Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Indiana Pacers - News - April 07, 2026 | FOX Sports

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton shares major injury recovery update | Sporting News Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton shared that he has made a big step in his injury recovery process.

APRIL 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tyrese Haliburton - Advances to 5-on-5 work Haliburton announced via his personal X account that he participated in 5-on-5 work Wednesday.

Impact Although Indiana's season is nearly over and it's been known since July that Haliburton would not suit up, this marks an important step in the star point guard's rehab. The 26-year-old suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in last year's Game 7 loss to the Thunder in the NBA Finals, and he'll hope to get back on the floor by Opening Night of the 2026-27 campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Ingles - Starting against Magic Ingles will start in Wednesday's game against Orlando.

Impact Ingles will make his first start of the 2025-26 campaign. The 38-year-old hasn't been very productive this season, averaging 0.8 points, 0.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.3 steals across 4.1 minutes. However, with Minnesota down Anthony Edwards (knee), Rudy Gobert (rest), Julius Randle (hand) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf), Ingles should be more productive in all statistical categories.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Anderson - Moving to starting role Anderson is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Impact The Timberwolves will rest the majority of their starters for this game against Orlando, meaning Anderson will be in line for an expanded role in the frontcourt. Anderson is averaging 9.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in his previous three starts this season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Naz Reid - Starting versus Orlando Reid will start in Wednesday's game against Orlando.

Impact With Julius Randle (hand) and Rudy Gobert (rest) unavailable, Reid will make his first start since the 126-123 loss to San Antonio on Jan. 17. In two starts this season, the 26-year-old has averaged 9.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 16.5 minutes.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kobe Brown - Listed as questionable Brown (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets.

Impact Brown didn't play in the second half of Tuesday's loss to Minnesota due to lower-back soreness, and he's now questionable for Thursday's contest due to a lumbar sprain. If the 26-year-old forward is unable to suit up in the first leg of this back-to-back, Jalen Slawson, Micah Potter and Obi Toppin would be candidates to see increased playing time.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Sheppard - Listed as questionable Sheppard (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets.

Impact Sheppard has missed the Pacers' last two games, and while the questionable tag leaves the door open for his return, a final call on his availability will be made closer to Thursday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. Ethan Thompson and Quenton Jackson should see more minutes if Sheppard remains sidelined.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE