Jay Huff News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Rejoining starting lineup Huff is starting in Tuesday's game against Cleveland, per Tony East of Forbes.com.

Impact The Pacers took a brief look at Micah Potter in the starting lineup, but Huff is resuming his duties as the top center Tuesday. Huff has averaged 8.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks in 22.1 minutes per tilt through 18 games as a starter this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers' Jay Huff gamble is starting to look worse by the day Jay Huff is leaving a lot to be desired on the floor with the Indiana Pacers despite his hot stretch earlier in the season.

JANUARY 6 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Not starting vs. San Antonio Huff won't start against the Spurs on Friday, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.

Impact Micah Potter will enter the starting lineup Friday, pushing Huff to the second unit. Over 16 appearances off the bench so far this season, the 28-year-old center has averaged 6.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 16.4 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers vs. Rockets injury report Dec. 29: Alperen Sengun, Jay Huff, and more The Indiana Pacers will remain on the road to take on the Houston Rockets for the first time this season on Monday night.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Will play Monday Huff (ankle) will play Monday against the Rockets.

Impact Huff was previously listed as questionable, but he's yet to miss a game this season and will play through the issue Monday. The center holds averages of 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 blocks over his last five outings.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to ankle sprain Huff is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Houston due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Huff is at risk of missing his first game of the season, as the big man is battling a sprained ankle. He's started 14 consecutive games for the Pacers, averaging 9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.9 blocks across 23.6 minutes during that stretch. With backup center Isaiah Jackson (concussion) out, Indiana would likely turn to Micah Potter and Tony Bradley if Huff doesn't play.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production continues Huff chipped in nine points (3-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 21 minutes during Friday's 140-122 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Huff blocked another two shots, although he failed to provide anything else of note. Despite continuing to start, Huff has now played fewer than 22 minutes in four of the past five games. Other than his block numbers, Huff simply isn't doing enough in other areas to be considered a must-roster player. He has been outside the top 150 in his past four games, averaging 7.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 22.2 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cold hard Jay Huff truth has become impossible for Pacers to ignore The Indiana Pacers are coming to terms with a tough Jay Huff reality in the midst of his first season with the team.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Limited to nine points Saturday Huff closed with nine points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 21 minutes during Saturday's 128-109 loss to New Orleans.

Impact Huff didn't have his best performance in this contest, though to be fair, the Pacers' frontcourt struggled mightily all game, except for Pascal Siakam (22 points, 6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-11 FT). Huff has been making his presence felt on defense, though, as he's recorded multiple blocks in each of his last 14 regular-season appearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Extends block streak on Thursday Huff ended Thursday's 114-113 loss to the Knicks with six points (2-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 18 minutes.

Impact Huff recorded two blocks in Thursday's loss to the Knicks and now has at least two swats in 21 straight games, including 13 consecutive games with two or more blocks. The 28-year-old center also pulled down double-digit boards for the first time since Nov. 9 against the Warriors. The Virginia product has started the past nine games for the Pacers, averaging 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.4 blocks, 2.0 threes and 1.9 assists in 24.6 minutes per game over that stretch.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Huff's emergence came at the perfect time for Pacers Big man Jay Huff has turned his game around at the perfect time amid his first season with the Indiana Pacers.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Nets 13 points with four swats Huff recorded 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds and four blocks over 25 minutes during Sunday's 108-89 loss to the Wizards.

Impact This was Huff's eighth game this season with at least four swats, and his third over the past four. Not only does Huff lead the league in total blocks this season with 66, but he has 21 more blocks than the guy in the No. 2 spot, Victor Wembanyama.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bagley's double-double helps Wizards snap 4-game skid with 108-89 win over Pacers

The Washington Wizards have won on the road for the first time in nearly two months

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 13, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Swats three more shots Friday Huff recorded 13 points (4-12 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 28 minutes during Friday's 115-105 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Huff remains one of the best sources for blocks in the league, recording at least two blocks in 11 straight games. The 28-year-old big man also matched a season high with four threes, marking his fourth such game this season, which is tied for the second most by any forward/center. Huff has established himself as the Pacers' primary center, and his unique skill set has made him a valuable fantasy asset.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers quietly vindicated for bold Jay Huff decision The Indiana Pacers are still continuing to reap the benefits of a big Jay Huff decision they made this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers making painfully obvious Jay Huff adjustment that could fully unlock his value The Indiana Pacers are making a notable Jay Huff change that should bode well for him and the team moving forward.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers are about to make massive Jay Huff mistake if latest rumors are true The Indiana Pacers can't make a big mistake regarding big man Jay Huff, who is in the midst of his first season with the team.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers have made their stance on Jay Huff crystal clear if latest rumors are true The Indiana Pacers may have quietly taken a crystal clear stance on big man Jay Huff if the latest rumors are true.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Another four blocks Monday Huff contributed eight points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 116-105 victory over Sacramento.

Impact Huff continues to produce on the defensive end, adding another four blocks to his growing season total. In seven games over the past two weeks, Huff has averaged 10.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 3.6 blocks in just 25.5 minutes per game. He has started six games in a row and appears to have established himself as the primary center in Indiana. If you were luck enough to have added him after a slow start to the season, sit back and enjoy the ride.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Siakam scores season-high 36 points as Pacers beat struggling Bulls 120-105

Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 36 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 and the Indiana Pacers beat the struggling Chicago Bulls 120-105 on Friday night

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Pacers may come to reassuring Jay Huff realization after his latest showing Jay Huff gave the Indiana Pacers a lot to think about following his latest performance during his first season with the team.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers are granting Jay Huff his longtime wish - and it's working great Jay Huff has turned things around during his first season with the Indiana Pacers after a slow start to the campaign.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers face important Jay Huff question only he can answer The Indiana Pacers need to find an answer to an important Jay Huff question amid his first season with the team.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Blocks three shots in loss Huff supplied 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 26 minutes during Monday's 135-119 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Huff has strung together three straight impressive performances since being elevated to the starting lineup, averaging 13.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 3.7 blocks and 3.0 threes on a blistering 52.9 percent clip in that span. Huff figures to hold on to the starting spot for the forseeable future, and has shown he is capable of elite rim protection and three-point shooting.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Bagley's double-double helps Wizards snap 4-game skid with 108-89 win over Pacers

Siakam scores season-high 36 points as Pacers beat struggling Bulls 120-105