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• Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Suffers torn Achilles

  15D ago • By RotoWire

  Jackson suffered a torn Achilles during Friday's game against the Pelicans, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Jackson left during the fourth quarter of Friday's game with what was initially diagnosed as a right calf injury, but further tests have revealed a much more severe injury, and he will undergo surgery Monday, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com. Jackson was set to take on a larger role as the Pacers' top big man off the bench after James Wiseman tore his Achilles, but now Indiana will be without their top two backup centers for the rest of the year. With Myles Turner as the only healthy center left, the Pacers may have Obi Toppin play at the five at times or look to sign a free agent big man.

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• Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Won't return Friday

  16D ago • By RotoWire

  Jackson won't return to Friday's game against the Pelicans due to a right calf injury, Pat Boylan of Bally Sports Indiana reports. Jackson sustained the injury in the fourth quarter. He'll finish the contest with six points (3-3 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, an assist and a block in 16 minutes. Obi Toppin is a candidate for increased minutes in Jackson's absence.

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• Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Blocks four shots in loss

  19D ago • By RotoWire

  Jackson ended with seven points (2-8 FG, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 22 minutes during Monday's 119-115 loss to the Magic. Jackson is one of the best per-minute shot blockers in the NBA, and he showed what he can do Monday. Inconsistent playing time has plagued Jackson throughout his career, however. We'll see if coach Rick Carlisle will warm up to the idea of playing him more. For now, his opportunities may continue to be matchup-based or when starting center Myles Turner gets in foul trouble.

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• Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Gets green light vs. NY on Friday

  23D ago • By RotoWire

  Coach Rick Carlisle said Jackson (groin) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Jackson missed the club's Opening Night due to a right groin strain. However, the 22-year-old is expected to return to game action and serve as Myles Turner's primary backup with James Wiseman (Achilles) potentially out for the rest of the season.

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• Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Iffy for Friday

  24D ago • By RotoWire

  Jackson (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks. Jackson is dealing with a lingering right groin strain he sustained during training camp. The 22-year-old is expected to carry a significant role off the bench behind Myles Turner with James Wiseman out for the season due to a torn Achilles.

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