Jay Huff News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Pacers have important Jay Huff question they need to answer The Indiana Pacers need to find an answer to an important Jay Huff question before the beginning of next season.

3 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Former Lakers breakout is about to be kicked to the curb (and he should return) The Los Angeles Lakers uncovered Jay Huff but then let him go. If his time with the Indiana Pacers ends this summer, the Lakers should bring...

3 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Pacers quietly have a major Jay Huff decision they need to make The Indiana Pacers will need to make a decision on Jay Huff this summer following his first season with the team.

5 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Blocks five shots in season finale Huff recorded 13 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists, five blocks and one steal in 24 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 133-121 loss to Detroit.

Impact Huff closed the season with a strong defensive performance, recording at least five blocks for the second straight game. Although his role has fluctuated, seemingly on a nightly basis, his defensive output can't be ignored. Through 82 games, he averaged 1.9 blocks per game, putting him in the top five for that category.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers get double-digit scoring from 7 players in a 123-94 win over the Nets

Obi Toppin had 26 points and nine rebounds and seven Indiana players scored in double figures as the Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Brooklyn Nets

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Retreating to bench Huff won't start Thursday's game against the Nets.

Impact The 28-year-old center will retreat to the second unit in favor of Micah Potter on Thursday. Huff has averaged 7.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 blocks in 19.0 minutes per tilt over his last five outings off the bench.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining starting lineup Huff is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Minnesota, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Huff is supplanting Micah Potter at center in the starting lineup Tuesday. Over his last five starting appearances, Huff has averaged 11.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.2 three-pointers in 24.1 minutes per game.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Huff will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Cleveland, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Huff may be limited in the reserve role, so he's a risky target in daily fantasy leagues. As a member of the second unit this season, Huff owns averages of 7.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.1 triples and 1.7 swats per contest.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Needs 18 shots to score 12 points Huff amassed 12 points (5-18 FG, 2-10 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 129-108 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Huff set a new career high in shot attempts (18), but he only made five of them in the blowout loss. That said, Pascal Siakam left the game with a back injury, so if he can't play Sunday in Cleveland, Huff could be forced into a feature role on offense.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Huff is showing the Pacers exactly what they needed to see Indiana Pacers big man Jay Huff is showing them what they needed to see from him in the midst of his first season with the team.

APRIL 3 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers beat the Bulls 145-126 to move out of the NBA basement

Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 145-126 on Wednesday night to move out of the NBA basement

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Starting against Bulls Huff will start in Wednesday's game against Chicago, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Huff started in three consecutive contests before heading to the bench for Sunday's 135-118 win over the Miami Heat. However, Pascal Siakam will move back to the four spot Wednesday, allowing Huff to re-enter the starting lineup. In 44 starts this season, the 28-year-old has averaged 10.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.0 blocks and 0.6 steals while shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from deep across 23.5 minutes.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Sunday Huff is not in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Huff has started in each of the Pacers' last three games, but he will come off the bench for Sunday's contest while Indiana rolls with a starting five of Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson and Pascal Siakam. Huff came off the bench in a six-game span in mid-March and averaged 9.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.5 blocks over 18.5 minuets per game.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Strong line in loss Huff posted 18 points (7-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 137-130 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Huff continues to take advantage of the injury-depleted frontcourt in Indiana. He's seeing 25.9 minutes over his last three games, averaging 10.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 three-pointers on 61.1 percent shooting from the field.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores 43 as Lakers beat Pacers 137-130 with Caitlin Clark snapping photos

Luka Doncic scored 43 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 137-130 victory over the Indiana Pacers

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Logs 28 minutes in win Huff logged seven points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during Monday's 128-126 victory over the Magic.

Impact Huff played at least 25 minutes for the first time in his past eight games, although his production certainly tells a different story. While he has been a good source of blocks thus far this season, his recent numbers have left a lot to be desired. In eight games over the past two weeks, he has averaged just 1.1 blocks per game, adding 9.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 three-pointers.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting lineup Huff is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Magic, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.

Impact The Pacers are deploying a bigger opening group Monday, sending Quenton Jackson to the bench in favor of Huff. Over his last eight appearances as a starter, Huff has averaged 12.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.6 three-pointers in 27.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio plays Indiana, aims for 5th straight win

San Antonio takes on Indiana looking to continue its four-game win streak

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Bench role continues Huff closed with six points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 136-110 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Huff continues to come off the bench behind recently acquired Ivica Zubac, limiting his overall upside. In his past four games, all of which have been off the bench, Huff has averaged 10.3 points, 1.8 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers. Given the current roster construction, Huff should be looked at as nothing more than a blocks streamer.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

New York plays Indiana, aims for 4th straight win

New York is looking to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Indiana

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 31 points before getting injured, Bucks beat Pacers 134-123

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and pulled down 14 rebounds before leaving the game with an injury, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 134-123

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Aaron Nesmith Scores Career-High 32 Points Against the Bucks | Full Game Highlights

MARCH 15 • YOUTUBE

Scores 10 off bench Huff racked up 10 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds and three blocks over 14 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to the Suns.

Impact With the Pacers ramping up Ivica Zubac, the center minutes could be hard to come by for Huff. He's a solid per-minute fantasy producer, making his role worth monitoring closely. Plus, the Pacers will likely be very cautious with Zubac.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Huff will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Ivica Zubac is making his Pacers' debut Thursday evening, which will result in Huff heading to the second unit, where his value figures to take a hit. As a reserve this season, Huff has posted averages of 6.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 three-pointers, and 1.7 blocks per game.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16, shines defensively Huff ended with 16 points (5-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 131-111 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Huff needed 15 shots and only made 30 percent of his threes en route to his 16-point outing, but his real value came on the defensive end with six combined steals-plus-blocks. Huff has scored in double digits while providing multiple blocks in three of his last four starts, and he's averaging 13.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.1 blocks per game since the All-Star break.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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