JALEN SMITH NEWS

Out for Monday Smith (heel) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact It was reported earlier in the week that Smith had started doing things on the court and was nearing a return, but he remains unavailable on Monday. Isaiah Jackson will continue to see extended minutes behind Myles Turner.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that Smith (heel) has started to do things on the court and could return to action within the next 10 days, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianap...

Impact Smith has missed Indiana's last seven games due to a left heel contusion and has already been ruled out for Wednesday's contest. Based on Carlisle's comments, Smith can also be ruled out from the Pacers' back-to-back against the Wizards and Timberwolves on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Wednesday Smith (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Smith is slated to miss a seventh straight game. In Smith's absence, Isaiah Jackson has operated as Myles Turner's primary backup. Smith's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Washington.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Monday Smith (heel) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Pistons.

Impact Smith will miss a sixth straight game due to a left heel bruise. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Milwaukee. In Smith's absence, Isaiah Jackson is a candidate for more minutes behind Myles Turner.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Las Vegas Smith (heel) won't play in Thursday's semifinal matchup of the In-Season Tournament against the Bucks and would be sidelined for the championship Saturday if Indiana advances, Scot...

Impact Smith is reportedly improving and did light running and shooting Wednesday, but he'll remain out for at least a few more days. His next chance to suit up will come Monday in Detroit. In Smith's absence, Obi Toppin has been playing extended minutes.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be re-evaluated next week Coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that Smith (heel) will be re-evaluated early next week, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact Smith exited Monday's game against the Trail Blazers and has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise and a left heel contusion. He'll be forced to miss at least a week with the injuries, and it's possible he's unavailable for the In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals against the Celtics on Monday. A better idea of his status should come into focus once he's re-evaluated.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Monday Smith (heel) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Portland.

Impact Smith's official diagnosis is a left heel contusion, and it will sideline him for the remainder of Monday's contest, at minimum. Isaiah Jackson replaced him in Monday's rotation, but Jordan Nwora could be called upon as well.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Monday, doubtful to return Smith (heel) was forced to exit Monday's contest in the third quarter and is considered doubtful to return, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Smith is reportedly dealing with a left heel contusion, although details are scarce after he was initially rumored to have suffered a hyperextended left knee. Smith was carried off the court, which makes his initial diagnosis promising news, although further updates will likely surface.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Orlando Smith (head) is available for Sunday's game versus the Magic.

Impact Smith left Indiana's previous contest with a head injury but is set to play Sunday. The 23-year-old big man is averaging 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 16.1 minutes across his first nine appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Smith (head) went through a "significant portion" of Thursday's practice, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact Smith left Tuesday's game against Philadelphia with a head injury that ultimately had him sent to the hospital. While it appears that Smith has avoided a serious injury, his status for Sunday's matchup with Orlando is uncertain.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers' Smith leaves game with head injury, taken to hospital for evaluation Smith was knocked to the floor in the 2nd quarter after a collision with Philadelphia's Paul Reed and was immediately taken off the floor by...

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • NBA.COM

Pacers' Jalen Smith leaves game vs. 76ers due to head injury, taken to hospital for evaluation

Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith left Tuesday night’s NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a head injury, and the team said he was transported to a h...

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Done for night with head injury Smith left Tuesday's game against the 76ers with a head injury and will not return. He finished with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and one assist in three minutes.

Impact The Pacers are simply calling this a head injury for now, but Smith is being transported to a local hospital for additional testing out of an abundance of caution. The Pacers are off until Sunday after Tuesday's game, so hopefully Smith will be ready by then. If not, Isaiah Jackson may be asked to step in as the backup center.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Smith (back) is available for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Smith was unavailable for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to a sore lower back, but he was expected to suit up Sunday despite his questionable designation. Over seven appearances this season, he's averaged 11.9 points and 6.9 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Smith (back) is expected to play Sunday against Philadelphia, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Smith is dealing with lower back soreness, which forced him to miss Thursday's win over Milwaukee. Isaiah Jackson and Obi Toppin would see enlarged roles if Smith is out.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Nesmith (back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Smith is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to lower back soreness. If he's ruled out, Isaiah Jackson will likely continue to serve as Indiana's backup center behind Myles Turner.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched for Thursday Smith was a late scratch for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to a sore lower back.

Impact The Pacers had an empty injury report heading into Thursday, but they scratched Smith after tipoff started. Isaiah Jackson could potentially pick up the backup center minutes with this news.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double off bench Smith recorded 16 points (5-8 FG, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 25 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 134-118 win over the Jazz.

Impact The 23-year-old recorded his first double-double of the season after he produced a career-high seven over 68 games in 2022-23. Smith has had a very impressive beginning to the season as the Pacers' top big man on the second unit, and while he almost certainly won't be able to keep up his 71.7 percent shooting from the floor and 66.7 percent shooting from three-point range (8-for-12), he's providing some surprising fantasy value in deep formats.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues steady production Smith racked up nine points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists across 12 minutes during Monday's 152-111 win over San Antonio.

Impact Smith helped fuel a 49:36 rebounding edge for Indiana, although most categories were dominated by the Pacers on Monday, including 57.9 percent shooting as a team. Smith hasn't exceed 21 minutes in a game thus far, but his per-36 minute averages yield 24.0 points and 12.4 rebounds.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Smith (knee) is available to play Saturday against the Hornets.

Impact Smith was upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a left knee sprain, and it will be the same case ahead of this contest. Smith has played off the bench in his four appearances to date and has scored in double digits in three of those contests.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Smith (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Smith was upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a left knee sprain but could sit out the second leg of Indiana's back-to-back Saturday. Jordan Nwora, Isaiah Jackson and Jarace Walker are candidates to receive extended minutes if Smith is ruled out.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Smith (knee) is available for Friday's game against Cleveland, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact Smith was unavailable for Wednesday's game against Boston but will be back in action following a one-game absence. He averaged 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game over his first three appearances of the season, and it seems unlikely that he'll have significant restrictions Friday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Cleveland Smith (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Smith was sidelined for the first time this season during Wednesday's game against Boston, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return Friday. If he sits once again, Isaiah Jackson, Aaron Nesmith and Daniel Theis could see increased run.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Celtics, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Smith has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his first game of the season due to a left knee sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Cleveland. In Smith's absence, Isaiah Jackson, Aaron Nesmith and Daniel Theis are candidates for slightly increased roles behind Myles Turner.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE