NBA Player News
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Aaron Nesmith SF | IND
Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Questionable for Wednesday
Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
After playing 24 minutes during the first half of Indiana's back-to-back set, Nesmith is in danger of sitting out the second half. He was sidelined for the first half of the Pacers' back-to-back set last week, but his production has been trending up, scoring in double figures in four straight appearances. However, his 24 minutes Tuesday were his fewest since March 6, though his limited playing time was likely due to the blowout nature of the loss to New York.
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Ben Sheppard SG | IND
Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Questionable for Wednesday
Sheppard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Sheppard could receive a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Tuesday's game against New York, Sheppard scored seven points with five rebounds, one assist and two steals.
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Ivica Zubac C | IND
Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Iffy for Wednesday
Zubac is listed questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to low back soreness.
Zubac has appeared in four straight games since making his Pacers debut, including playing both halves of a back-to-back set and notably seeing 29 minutes during the second night. If Zubac is sidelined for the second half of Indiana's current back-to-back set, Jay Huff, Kobe Brown and Micah Potter (triceps) would be candidates for increased roles.
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Obi Toppin PF | IND
Pacers' Obi Toppin: Not available Wednesday
The Pacers list Toppin (foot) out for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Toppin will receive some maintenance for his surgically repaired right foot for the second leg of the back-to-back set. During Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, Toppin produced 15 points, three rebounds and three assists across 18 minutes.
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Pascal Siakam PF | IND
Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Listed out for Wednesday
Siakam (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Siakam will be sidelined for a sixth straight game, and there's been no indication that he's close to a return. He can be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Spurs for the time being.
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John Konchar SG | UTA
Jazz's John Konchar: Upgraded to probable
Konchar (calf) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Konchar was previously listed as questionable after missing three straight games. The veteran is averaging 1.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 steals over his last four appearances, and his playing time could dwindle even more if Ace Bailey (concussion) is cleared to suit up.
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Dejounte Murray PG | NO
Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Available to play
Murray (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Murray was able to shake off his questionable tag for this contest and will return to action following a one-game absence. Through eight appearances, he's averaging 19.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.6 three-pointers on 54.7 percent shooting from the field.
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Chaz Lanier SG | DET
Pistons' Chaz Lanier: Rejoins parent club
Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Wednesday.
Lanier should be available off the bench for the Pistons' next game Thursday in Washington, but unless star guard Cade Cunningham (back) ends up sitting out that game, the rookie second-round pick isn't expected to be included in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation.