Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls - News - April 01, 2026 | FOX Sports

Bulls blew huge opportunity to land young, toolsy wing now breaking out with Bucks The Chicago Bulls acquired Ousmane Dieng but immediately traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks, with whom he's already making an impact.

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Andrew Nembhard - Ruled out against Hornets Nembhard (back) is listed as out for Friday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Nembhard will miss a second consecutive contest because of Cervical and Lumbar soreness. With only six games left before the Pacers call it a season, it's unknown if he'll be back on the floor. With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also ruled out, Quenton Jackson may find himself back in the starting lineup.

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Jarace Walker - Ruled out for Friday Walker (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Walker will miss a third straight game due to a lower-back bruise, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday in Cleveland. With the third-year forward out, Kobe Brown and Ben Sheppard are candidates for increased playing time.

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Obi Toppin - Expected to play Friday Toppin (foot) is probable for Friday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Although he's listed with right foot injury management, Toppin is expected to play Friday. Toppin has averaged 12.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 17.3 minutes per tilt in his last eight games.

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Aaron Nesmith - Listed out for Friday Nesmith (neck) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Nesmith will miss a third straight game while dealing with a neck injury. The Vanderbilt product has been easing back into basketball activities and managed to participate in practice in a limited capacity Tuesday. Nesmith's next chance to take the court will arrive Sunday in Cleveland.

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T.J. McConnell - Won't play Friday McConnell is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets due to right hamstring soreness.

Impact The veteran floor general's next opportunity to return arrives Sunday in Cleveland. More playing time will be available for Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson in the backcourt Friday.

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Pascal Siakam - Probable for Friday Siakam is probable for Friday's game against the Hornets due to right knee injury management.

Impact Siakam has made six straight appearances for the Pacers, and while he has been added to the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup, it appears he'll be suiting up in Charlotte. Expect the team to clarify his availability closer to game time.

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