Obi Toppin News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Status of Siakam, Nesmith, Nembhard & Toppin revealed ahead of Pacers-Clippers The Indiana Pacers announced that Obi Toppin (foot), Pascal Siakam (wrist), Andrew Nembhard (back/neck) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will play...

MARCH 5 • SI.COM

Good to go Wednesday Toppin (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Toppin will suit up for a third consecutive contest following a four-month absence due to a right foot stress fracture. The 28-year-old has logged eight and 11 minutes in his two outings after the extended absence, and he'll likely continue to operate under a strict minutes restriction.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Toppin (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to play in LA Toppin is probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a right foot injury.

Impact This appears to be a precautionary listing by the Pacers, as Toppin recently returned to the court after missing a good chunk of the season while dealing with a stress fracture in his right foot. He's logged eight and 11 minutes in his first two games back, and he'll likely be in line for a similar workload Wednesday, assuming he's upgraded to available before tipoff.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Carlisle just reminded everybody about what makes Obi Toppin so special Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reminded everybody exactly what Obi Toppin brings to the table and why he is special.

MARCH 3 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Will play Sunday Toppin (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Toppin spent four months on the shelf while recovering from right foot surgery but was cleared to play in Thursday's loss to the Hornets, when he played eight minutes and finished with three points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal. The sixth-year pro is available to play Sunday, though he should continue to operate under a minutes restriction while working on his conditioning.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

Probable for Sunday Toppin (foot) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Toppin returned to action in Thursday's loss to Charlotte following a four-month absence while recovering from right foot surgery. The forward logged only eight minutes as a starter, and if he's cleared to play Sunday, he'll likely remain on a heavy minutes restriction. He finished Thursday's contest with three points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Light minutes in return Toppin (foot) recorded three points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across eight minutes in Thursday's 133-109 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Available to play for the first time since Oct. 26 after completing his recovery from right foot surgery, Toppin entered the starting five but ended up seeing the fewest minutes of any of the 10 players that the Pacers made active for the contest. While he'll likely head back to the bench if Pascal Siakam (wrist) is available for the Pacers' next game Sunday versus the Grizzlies, Toppin should at least see his minutes pick up a little bit in his second contest back from foot surgery.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Knueppel Breaks Rookie Three-Point Record in Obi Toppin's Return The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Indiana Pacers 133-109, handing Indiana its fifth straight loss. After the Pacers got off to a solid firs...

FEBRUARY 27 • SI.COM

Entering starting five Toppin will start Thursday's game against Charlotte, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Toppin will draw the start in his first action since Oct. 26. It's not quite clear how much he'll play while on a minutes limit, so there should still be plenty of opportunities off the bench for Kobe Brown and Micah Potter.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Toppin (foot) is available to play and will be on a minutes restriction for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.

Impact Toppin will play in his first game since Oct. 26 after gaining clearance to take the court Thursday night. Coach Rick Carlisle stated before the game that Toppin will be on a minutes limit Thursday and likely for the remainder of the season to ensure his health. The forward averaged 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals over his first three games of the campaign before going down with a right foot stress reaction that needed to be addressed by undergoing surgery.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Thursday Toppin (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact The news comes as somewhat of a surprise, given that head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters Feb. 17 that it would be "a while" before Toppin returns to game action, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. It appears as though Toppin is progressing nicely from a procedure he underwent in late October for a right foot stress reaction and has a chance to return Thursday in what would be his first regular-season game since Oct. 26 against the Timberwolves. He averaged 27.3 minutes per game across three regular-season appearances, but he would likely operate under a minutes restriction once he's cleared to return to NBA action.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Head coach Rick Carlisle said that Toppin (foot) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice and that it's going to be "a while" until he returns to game action, Dustin Dopirak...

Impact Toppin hasn't played since Oct. 26 due to a right foot stress reaction that required surgery. The 27-year-old forward should be considered week-to-week until the Pacers offer an update on his progress. With Toppin on the shelf, Jarace Walker and Micah Potter will likely continue to see increased burn in the frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers GM provides promising Obi Toppin injury update Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin hasn't played since Oct. 26 as he recovers from a foot injury he suffered earlier in the season.

FEBRUARY 13 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Injury-depleted Pacers suffer another big blow as Johnny Furphy tears ACL in right knee

The injury-depleted Indiana Pacers have been dealt another blow, announcing Monday that second-year forward Johnny Furphy is expected to miss the rest of this season after tearing...

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Pacers vs. Rockets injury report Feb. 2: Kevin Durant, Obi Toppin update, and more The Indiana Pacers will host the Houston Rockets on Monday night at 7 p.m. ET in their second matchup of the season.

FEBRUARY 2 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Ahead of schedule Toppin (foot) is ahead of schedule in his recovery, but coach Rick Carlisle said he doesn't have a timetable yet, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact With the way the season has gone for Indiana, the team is in no position to rush Toppin back to the court. Fantasy managers should operate under the assumption that Toppin will be sidelined through the All-Star break.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker help short-handed Pacers outlast Thunder 117-114 in Finals rematch

Andrew Nembhard had 27 points and 11 rebounds, and Jarace Walker added a career-high 26 for the Indiana Pacers, who withstood a late rally to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-114...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Pacers quickly coming to terms with surprising Obi Toppin realization Obi Toppin has established himself as a real contributor and asset during his first two seasons with the Indiana Pacers.

JANUARY 22 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Robinson and Cunningham lead Pistons to rout of shorthanded Pacers, 121-78

Duncan Robinson and Cade Cunningham each scored 16 points in limited minutes as the Detroit Pistons routed the shorthanded Indiana Pacers 121-78 on Saturday night at Little Caesars...

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Cavaliers rally late for 120-116 win while handing the Pacers a franchise-record 13th straight loss

Darius Garland scored 29 points to fuel a fourth-quarter rally and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a 13-point run to beat the struggling Indiana Pacers 120-116 for their fourth win in...

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Pacers must avoid making bold Obi Toppin decision once he returns The Indiana Pacers have to avoid making a potentially big Obi Toppin mistake once he makes his return from his injury.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Jalen Brunson's late 3-pointer, OG Anunoby's steal helps short-handed Knicks beat Pacers 114-113

Jalen Brunson made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4.4 seconds left and scored 25 points, OG Anunoby stole the ensuing inbounds pass and the New York Knicks rallied for a 114-113 victory...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Sacramento takes on Indiana after LaVine's 42-point game

Sacramento visits the Indiana Pacers after Zach LaVine scored 42 points in the Kings' 127-111 victory over the Miami Heat

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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