Tony Bradley News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Available to play Bradley (thumb) will be available to play Saturday versus the Pelicans.

Impact Per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle acknowledged that Bradley's fractured right thumb is only "partially functional" with a splint, so while he may be used as a big body on defense, it doesn't sound like he'll be a significant part of the rotation. Bradley can't be viewed as a viable target in fantasy leagues.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pacers vs. Pelicans injury report Dec. 20: Tony Bradley, Dejounte Murray, and more The Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans are set to go head-to-head for the first time this season on Saturday night.

1 DAY AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Questionable for Saturday Bradley is questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans due to a fractured right thumb.

Impact Bradley exited Thursday's loss to the Knicks with what the team initially called a "sore thumb," but his injury has now been updated to a "fracture" on the official injury report. Check back for another update on Bradley closer to Saturday's tip.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Indiana takes on New Orleans on 3-game losing streak

Indiana looks to end its three-game slide with a victory against New Orleans

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't return Thursday Bradley will not return to Thursday's game against the Knicks due to a sore right thumb.

Impact Bradley will end his evening with two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over four minutes. For now, Bradley should be considered questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pacers' stance on Tony Bradley is as crystal clear as ever The Indiana Pacers may have just made their feelings on big man Tony Bradley known as he looks to establish himself as a legitimate contribu...

5 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Cleared to play Bradley (quadriceps) is available for Sunday's game against Washington.

Impact Bradley was listed as questionable with a strained left quad, but he's been given the green light to face the Wizards. Behind Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson, there aren't many consistent minutes for Bradley at the center position.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Bradley (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Bradley is dealing with a left quadriceps strain and is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest. The 27-year-old center hasn't played a sizable role of late, so his potential absence should not cause any significant waves in Indiana's rotation.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers have quietly made stance on Tony Bradley crystal clear The Indiana Pacers have quietly made their stance on big man Tony Bradley known a little over a month into the season.

DECEMBER 2 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Muted role continues Bradley chipped in five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in eight minutes during Friday's 119-86 win over the Wizards.

Impact Bradley appears to have fallen to third in the center stakes, having now played fewer than 10 minutes in five straight games. During that time, he has averaged just 1.8 points and 0.6 rebounds, ensuring managers can move on in all formats.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Reverting back to bench Monday Bradley won't start Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact With Isaiah Jackson returning to the starting five, Bradley will shift back to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 27-year-old center has averaged 5.0 points and 4.4 rebounds across 14.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Utah Bradley is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact The Pacers will tweak their starting lineup once again and Bradley will get the nod at center over Isaiah Jackson. Bradley is averaging 5.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.3 blocks per game across 10 outings off the bench this season. This will be his first start of the 2025-26 campaign.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 14 minutes in loss Bradley closed with four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 112-103 loss to the Nets.

Impact Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff are beginning to pull away from Bradley in this center rotation. Across eight regular-season appearances, Bradley has seen 12.3 minutes per contest with averages of 5.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.3 blocks.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise, surprise, Jay Huff and Tony Bradley aren't adequate replacements. After allowing Myles Turner to join the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency, the Pacers have struggled to replace him.

OCTOBER 31 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Steps up in loss Bradley ended with 12 points (6-7 FG), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Indiana is using a revolving-door rotation at the center spot, making this a frustrating situation for fantasy managers. It does present an opportunity for one of the centers to run away with the job, but so far, none have been able to do so. Bradley did make a strong case to be more involved with this performance, so his role is worth monitoring closely moving forward.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

Plays ahead of Wiseman Bradley produced two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT) and one block in 10 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime loss to the Thunder.

Impact Isaiah Jackson drew the start at center, but head coach Rick Carlisle quickly adjusted to smaller lineups. Jackson finished with only eight minutes, while Obi Toppin (40) and Jarace Walker (39) saw a ton of playing time as small-ball fives. Bradley was the next center up behind Jackson, with James Wiseman notably not part of the Opening Night rotation.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers may have already quietly made controversial Tony Bradley decision The Indiana Pacers may have already made a controversial decision on big man Tony Bradley before the start of the new NBA season.

OCTOBER 13 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers' Tony Bradley's contract isn't guaranteed; here's what he's doing to stay in NBA Former North Carolina center Tony Bradley joined the Pacers on a 10-day contract last March having...

OCTOBER 9 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Pacers have painfully obvious solution to difficult Tony Bradley dilemma Tony Bradley is one of four centers currently on the Indiana Pacers roster, and it remains to be seen if he will be a part of the team's pla...

SEPTEMBER 12 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers may need to make controversial Tony Bradley decision The Indiana Pacers picked up Tony Bradley's team option in the offseason, but his future with the team is still up in the air.

SEPTEMBER 11 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Tony Bradley's Pacers future all but confirmed after latest report The Indiana Pacers exercised Tony Bradley's team option earlier this summer after he concluded his first season with the team.

AUGUST 25 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers to hold onto Tony Bradley Michael Scotto: Just In: The Indiana Pacers have exercised their team option on Tony Bradley, which is worth $2.94 million non-guaranteed, l...

JUNE 29 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Team option picked up The Pacers exercised their $2.94 million team option in Bradley's contract Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Bradley will return to Indiana for a second season after signing two 10-day pacts followed by a one-year deal with the club in March 2025. The 27-year-old center appeared in 14 regular-season games for the Pacers last season, averaging 4.4 points and 3.0 rebounds across 8.1 minutes per contest.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal impact Sunday Bradley ended with two points (2-2 FT) and one rebound across five minutes during Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Bradley didn't attempt a shot in his five minutes of action Sunday but sank two free throws to avoid a scoreless performance. The center served as a deep reserve throughout both the playoffs and regular season. Across 14 regular-season appearances, he averaged 4.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per game.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

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