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Nembhard (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Nembhard will miss a third consecutive contest due to a right calf contusion, and his next opportunity to suit up will come in San Antonio on Saturday. With the 26-year-old guard sidelined, T.J. McConnell is in line to draw another start, while Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Taelon Peter are all candidates to see increased playing time.

Potter (triceps) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Potter will miss a second straight game due to a strained right triceps. The 27-year-old's next chance to play will come Saturday at San Antonio. In the meantime, Jay Huff, Kobe Brown and Jarace Walker could see more action.

Martin (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Martin will miss a second consecutive contest due to right foot soreness, and his next chance to play will come Saturday against the Clippers. With the 30-year-old forward sidelined, Khris Middleton, Klay Thompson and Max Christie are all candidates to see a slight bump in minutes.

Kuminga (knee) is available for Wednesday's game in Dallas, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Kuminga has been in a shooting funk over the past two games, shooting just 2-for-11 from the floor, but maybe he'll be able to get things back on track against a Dallas team that ranks 25th in defensive efficiency. With Kuminga active, Zaccharie Risacher's role in the rotation is less certain.

Sheppard (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Sheppard has been given the green light to play in the closing end of the Pacers' back-to-back set. Sheppard is averaging 6.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 19.6 minutes over his last seven appearances.

Zubac (back) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Despite being regularly included on the injury report, Zubac is suiting up for a fifth consecutive contest. The 29-year-old big man has averaged 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 blocks in 23.8 minutes per contest through four games for the Pacers thus far, during which he has shot 51.4 percent from the floor.

Batum (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Batum will sit out the front of this back-to-back set, and his next opportunity to play will come in Thursday's rematch in New Orleans. With the veteran forward out, Kobe Sanders may see a slight bump in playing time.

Gafford (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Gafford is back after a three-game layoff, which will likely result in Ryan Nembhard, Naji Marshall or P.J. Washington heading back to the second unit. There will also be fewer minutes available for Marvin Bagley with Gafford active.

Nesmith (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Nesmith was listed as questionable due to a right ankle injury, but he's been given the green light to play Wednesday. Nesmith will likely fill his usual starting role, where he's averaging 13.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 29.9 minutes per game.

McConnell (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

McConnell may have his minutes monitored on the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he'll be out there. Over the past three games, McConnell has handed out a total of 27 assists, so give him a look if you need some help in that category.