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Monday, January 16

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (back) has been tagged as questionable again for the Monday night contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. Turner is still suffering from back spasms that have kept him out of the last three games. Since he's been sidelined, Isaiah Jackson has been the top streaming option with Jalen Smith seeing a lot of fluctuation in his minutes. Jackson will be the best bet for fantasy managers looking for frontcourt help until Turner comes back.

Saturday, January 14

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The big man will miss his third straight game due to back spasms. His absence will mean that Isaiah Jackson will slide into the starting five once again. Jackson is coming off a seven-block performance, so his defense alone makes him worth looking at in fantasy leagues. Also, Jalen Smith and Oshae Brissett should have bigger roles in the rotation with the Pacers banged up. Both players have some deep league appeal for Saturday's slate.

Friday, January 13

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (knee, elbow) will be re-evaluated in the next two weeks after being diagnosed with a left elbow sprain and mild left knee contusion. The 22-year-old was in the middle of his best season yet and has consistently been in the top 10 for category formats this year. He likely won't be rushed back after being re-evaluated unless he's 100 percent ready at that time, so the two-week timeline could just be a minimum since the Pacers weren't in the championship contention mindset. While he's out T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard will be solid streaming options.
		Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (back) has been tagged as questionable against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday with back spasms. The 26-year-old was unable to suit up for the team's last contest on Wednesday for the same reason. If he has to miss a second game, Jalen Smith will see an increase in usage with the starting lineup while Isaiah Jackson and Goga Bitadze should see more minutes off of the bench. The former would be the best streaming option but isn't as widely available as the latter two.

Wednesday, January 11

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Knicks. The 30-year-old playmaker hurt his right shoulder against Charlotte at the weekend and was limited to just nine minutes in the game. He has been able to practice despite the ailment, which is a good sign regarding his availability, but there's still a chance that he misses the game. McConnell has had a mediocre season so far, averaging 5.4 points and 4.2 assists in 17.0 minutes. The Pacers have started to look more and more at younger guys, and Tyrese Haliburton has started to run the backcourt alongside Andrew Nembhard. McConnell's absence would open up extra minutes for Nembhard, and Bennedict Mathurin could also benefit.
		Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (shoulder) is available to play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. McConnell picked up a shoulder injury over the weekend, but will not miss any games due to the ailment. McConnell should settle in to his normal bench role but may seen some extra run with Aaron Nesmith (illness) ruled out.
		Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (illness) will sit Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. Nesmith popped up on the injury report with a non-COVID illness before being ruled out Wednesday. T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard should see an immediate boost in playing time. Benedict Mathurin should also see a slight increase to his usage rate.

Sunday, January 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith (hand) is questionable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Hornets. He didn't play on Friday versus the Portland Trail Blazers because of hand soreness and didn't practice on Saturday, so things aren't looking favorable. Oshae Brissett, who had five points in 20 minutes in his previous appearance, should continue to see additional work if Smith can't suit up. However, Brissett won't offer much to fantasy managers, especially with Myles Turner, Tyrese Haliburton, and Buddy Hield doing most of the heavy lifting on the offensive end.
		Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) is questionable against the visiting Charlotte Hornets. The rookie has played well this season, averaging 17.4 points in 40 games, with nearly all of his appearances coming from the bench. If Mathurin can play, he always warrants fantasy consideration. However, if the shoulder soreness keeps him out, Chris Duarte, who has averaged a miserable 6.5 points per game in 2022-23, could see more minutes.

Wednesday, January 04

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (ankle) is listed as questionable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Duarte tweaked his ankle last game and is dealing with some residual soreness. If Duarte is unable to go, Aaron Nesmith and Benedict Mathurin should see extra minutes.
		Indiana Pacers guard/forward Chris Duarte (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Duarte tweaked his ankle and was experiencing some soreness, but will not miss any games due to the injury. Duarte should continue to split minutes with Benedict Mathurin off the bench. If Duarte is hobbled by the injury at all, Mathurin will likely be the biggest beneficiary.

Thursday, December 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is currently dealing with a bruised right knee, but hasn't missed a game since early December. Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell would gain the most fantasy value from the absence of Haliburton. Neither player is a strong fantasy option, but they could have some deep league value if Haliburton does miss this game.

Wednesday, December 28

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (ankle) will play Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Duarte was questionable on the second night of a back-to-back, but feels good enough to play through some ankle soreness. Duarte missed six weeks with the same ankle injury earlier in the season, so it appears he avoided a reaggravation. Duarte should continue to eat into the minutes of Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith.

Friday, December 23

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (wrist) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. Miami due to a sore right wrist. The league's leading assist man at 10.6 per game was able to play through the ailment Wednesday en route to a 33-point shooting. An absence from Haliburton would vault T.J. McConnell onto many DFS radars, while Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin would also likely see elevated ball-handling and distributing duties. Haliburton's prior outing against the Heat was a clunker, as he was held to 0-for-9 shooting and just one point across 33 minutes on Dec. 12. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off for the final word on his status.

Friday, December 09

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (knee) officially received the questionable tag on the injury report due to right knee soreness. He's only missed one game so far this season, so he's been able to play through any bumps and bruises that he's experienced so far. He hasn't exactly taken the jump that a lot of people expected this year, especially since Myles Turner is still on the team. If he does end up playing, he's only relevant in deeper fantasy leagues.
		Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (hamstring) has been tagged as questionable. He's dealing with right hamstring soreness at the moment. He was able to play the full game on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves so it seems to be some lingering pain that might be going on. If he's unable to play, Jalen Smith will likely move into the center spot in the starting five, and Aaron Nesmith could join the starters as he did when Turner missed their game against the Golden State Warriors. In that case, Smith and Oshae Brissett would be the better streaming options.

Thursday, December 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has missed each of the last two games due to left groin soreness. There is no word on Haliburton being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to be full-go for Wednesday's game. Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell will ease back into their normal roles with Haliburton returning to the starting five. Fantasy managers should make sure to keep Haliburton into their lineups before it's too late.
		Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (hamstring) will play during Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Turner missed their last game, but appears good to go here. There is no word on him being limited, so fantasy managers should make sure to get him in your lineups. Jalen Smith will sit this game out, which will result in more playing time for Isaiah Jackson and Oshae Brissett. Between the two, Jackson has more upside, but it depends on how many minutes they get on Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 07

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting in Minnesota. Haliburton has missed his last two games because of a sore groin. As a result, Andrew Nembhard has enjoyed a spike in production, with the rookie scoring a game-high 31 points in Monday's win over Golden State. Nembhard has played well all season. However, if Haliburton sits again, the 2022 second-round pick should be a lock for fantasy managers.
		Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (hamstring) is questionable ahead of Wednesday's meeting in Minnesota. Turner was a late addition to the injury report before Monday's win over Golden State because of hamstring soreness. As a result, Jalen Smith benefited, with the 22-year-old finishing with 15 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks. While Smith has played well enough in 2022-23 to warrant fantasy consideration whenever he's on the floor, he's should be a lock for managers if Turner remains out.
		Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (illness) has gotten the official questionable tag for the team's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. He was listed as questionable for their last game with the same non-COVID illness and ended up not being able to play. He's remained day-to-day and still has a chance to play. There are five other players on the team that are listed as questionable which makes finding a streaming option a little more difficult. Last game, Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin saw a lot more playing time and opportunities.

Monday, December 05

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (illness) and power forward James Johnson (elbow) have been deemed questionable to play in Monday's game against the Warriors. McConnell would be in line for a sizable workload if cleared with Tyrese Haliburton (groin) -- the league's leading assists man -- down for the time being; if McConnell is held out, Andrew Nembhard would have sizable DFS appeal due to his low price tag and the Pacers' thin backcourt. McConnell has yet to draw a start this season but already has two double-digit assist games under his belt. Johnson has played sparingly as a reserve, averaging just 1.9 PPG. Fantasy managers will want to check back on McConnell's status prior to tip-off.

Friday, December 02

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) has been deemed a last-minute call for Friday's contest against the Kings as he deals with a sore left groin. There is cause for optimism, though, as Haliburton was able to suit up for shootaround in hopes of facing his former team for the second straight outing. He enters play Friday leading the league in assists per game (11.2) and is the only player to average a double-double on points and assists. An absence would pave the way for T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard to become upside DFS plays, while Bennedict Mathurin and Buddy Hield would likely garner additional ballhandling and scoring duties. Check back for final word on Haliburton's status prior to tipoff.

Thursday, December 01

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith sustained a facial injury in Wednesday's loss to Sacramento. He was having a great night with 22 points in 19 minutes before the team ruled him out with a facial contusion. Smith added six rebounds and a block on the night. The 22-year-old tends to be inconsistent, but he's had a solid campaign overall and will be a big miss if Smith is forced to spend some time on the sidelines. The Pacers return to action Friday versus Utah, and for now, managers should consider Smith questionable for the game. His absence would allow Oshae Brissett and Isaiah Jackson to play extended minutes.

Saturday, November 19

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton hurt his right ankle in Friday's 99-91 win on Houston. This was a very unfortunate injury, as the game was basically already done when Haliburton decided to attack the rim with 40 seconds left in the game, and Usman Garuba, who attempted to block Haliburton's shot, landed on his right foot. Indiana's rising star ended the game with 19 points, six rebounds, eight assists and one steal while committing only one turnover in 36 minutes. Fortunately, Haliburton mentioned after the game that he avoided serious injury, so he should be ready to go Saturday versus Orlando. However, fantasy managers should still keep their eyes on Indiana's lineup news, just in case.
		Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) is questionable heading into Saturday's meeting with Orlando. Haliburton tweaked his ankle during Friday's win over the Houston Rockets. Fortunately, he downplayed the injury while speaking postgame, so he shouldn't be out too long even if he misses time. With Chris Duarte (ankle) remaining sidelined, Buddy Hield would likely lead the offense if Haliburton isn't available. Bennedict Mathurin, who has averaged nearly 20 points this season, may move into the starting lineup.

Wednesday, November 16

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Haliburton is coming off a 39-minute game so it is unclear when the injury occurred, but he is in danger of missing his first game of the season. If Haliburton is unable to go, look for Bennedict Mathurin, T.J. McConnell or Andrew Nembhard to see increased roles. Mathurin has the most upside as he's scored in double figures in all but one game this season so far.
		Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) was listed on the injury report earlier on Wednesday as questionable with a sprained ankle. Just ahead of tipoff, the team announced that he has been cleared to play. He'll likely enter right back into his normal starting role and the main focus of the offense. As one of the top fantasy assets in the league, he should enjoy a good game against a weak Charlotte Hornets team.

Wednesday, November 09

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (ankle) has officially been listed as out for the team's game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. He suffered a sprained ankle almost a week ago against the Miami Heat and could not finish the rest of the game. Since the Pacers aren't trying to compete for all that much this season, they're likely to be very cautious with every injury. Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard will likely see increased action on Wednesday and both are good streaming options for the time being.

Monday, November 07

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (foot) hasn't been able to shake off a questionable tag ahead of Monday's game against New Orleans. The former Boston man is been carrying a sore right foot and has missed three games because of it. Nesmith hasn't done a lot in his first few games in Indianapolis, but the team could really use him right now, with Chris Duarte (ankle) having dropped out of the lineup for at least four weeks. Bennedict Mathurin has benefited from Indiana's injuries and could now start his first career game Monday night.

Thursday, November 03

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (foot) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. The 23-year-old is progressing, but is expected to miss his third straight game. His absence would mean Chris Duarte gets more playing time who played fantastic during his last contest. He'll be worth looking at as a streaming option while Nesmith is sidelined.
		Indiana Pacers forward/center Isaiah Jackson (knee) has indicated that he will be good to go Friday against Miami. He left Monday's loss to Brooklyn after suffering a bruise to the back of his left knee. The 20-year-old managed six points and five rebounds with one assist and one steal in 13 minutes before being forced to exit. The second-year player out of Kentucky is off to a solid start to the campaign in pretty limited minutes, having so far averaged only 18.5 minutes a night. He could eventually breakout big time if the Pacers end up trading Myles Turner, who recently openly spoke about a potential move to the Lakers.

Monday, October 31

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This marks the second game in a row that Nesmith has missed due to a right foot issue. His absence should allow Chris Duarte to slide into the starting five. Although, he won't be an ideal streaming option after posting a dud in this last outing. Bennedict Mathurin will likely play close to 30 minutes without Nesmith available on Monday.

Saturday, October 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 30-year-old continues to deal with right knee soreness, but hopefully this will be a short term issue. McConnell is only averaging 14.2 minutes per game, so his absence shouldn't make a significant impact. The Pacers are expected to split up the minutes between the rest of the guards. McConnell's defense is making him relevant in deep leagues right now, but it's unknown how long that will last.

Tuesday, October 25

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Turner was able to get through the team's walkthrough this week and he hopes to be able to play at some point during the team's upcoming four-game road trip. The fact that Turner is listed as questionable for the first game of the road trip is a good sign. If Turner is able to go, expect Isaiah Jackson to return to the bench and Goga Bitadze would take a hit as well. Jaylen Smith is a player to watch as we have yet to see him and Turner share the floor together this season.

Monday, October 24

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) was able to get in a solid workout during Monday's shootaround, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. He is hopeful that Turner will be able to return at some point during the current road trip. Turner tweaked his ankle during warmups ahead of the season opener. The expectation was that he'll miss a week of action, but he might end up missing more time. He has already been ruled out for Monday's game, but possibly he can play on Wednesday. Jalen Smith, Isaiah Jackson and Goga Bitadze will be asked to pick up the slack with Turner sidelined. Jackson has the highest upside out of the three of them.

Saturday, October 22

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith (knee) has been cleared to suit up for Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The 22-year-old exited after only seven minutes due to right knee soreness. Luckily, it sounds like Smith is good to go here and shouldn't be limited during this second game in a back-to-back set. His return is likely to limit the upside of Isaiah Jackson. The expectation is that Smith is going to have a full workload during Saturday's game.

Thursday, October 20

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) didn't suit up for the season-opener against the Washington Wizards. The 26-year-old was slotted to play on Wednesday. However, he sprained his left ankle during pre-game warm-ups after landing on a ball boy's foot. This is an unfortunate blow for Turner, who missed the final 38 games of the 2021-22 campaign due to a stress fracture in his foot. As a result, there's a chance he will at least be sidelined for Friday's game versus the San Antonio Spurs. If that's the case, Terry Taylor may continue to run with the starting unit.
		Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) is expected to miss at least one week of action after suffering a very unfortunate injury. The 26-year-old shot-blocking machine wasn't able to play in the team's season opener on Wednesday because he strained his left ankle by stepping on a ball boy's foot. Terry Taylor replaced Turner in the starting lineup against Washington and we should see plenty more of him now. Other frontcourt players like Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson are also set to benefit from Turner's absence, although the latter was fairly quiet throughout Wednesday night.

Wednesday, October 19

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. The big man is dealing with right knee soreness, although it's unknown how severe the issue is. The 22-year-old is expected to have a breakout season, mainly after averaging 14.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks while shooting 45.5% from deep in eight starts in 2021-22. Nevertheless, if Smith isn't out there for the opener, Oshae Brissett, who has double-double upside, will likely take his place at the four spot.

Wednesday, October 12

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte had his third-year option picked up by the team on Wednesday. The former first-round pick cashed in a solid rookie season. He registered 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and one steal per game while shooting 43.2% from the floor and 36.9% from deep. Duarte is going to be a big part of the Pacers rebuild. He started in 39 of the 55 games he played last season, and there isn't much competition at his position. For a player that often goes undrafted in fantasy leagues, he can give some much-needed value as a waiver-wire pickup or streaming option during the season.