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Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Nembhard was held out of the second leg of the Pacers' back-to-back set Friday against the Wizards while managing a lower-back injury, but the fourth-year pro has the chance to return for Sunday's contest against Dallas. He has averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 2.0 threes and 0.8 steals over 30.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.

White (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

White has yet to make his Hornets debut due to a left calf strain and is without a clear timetable for a return. He should be considered highly questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Barnes (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee.

Barnes was excused from Saturday's practice and won't suit up Sunday. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Thunder. With the star forward sidelined, Jakob Poeltl and Sandro Mamukelashvili are candidates to enter the starting five, while Collin Murray-Boyles, Gradey Dick and Jamison Battle could see increased minutes as well.

Potter (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Potter has been working through an ankle injury since before the All-Star break but has played in each of the Pacers' last six games (one start), during which he averaged 12.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.2 threes over 25.2 minutes per game. He's recently taken on an expanded role due to the absence of Pascal Siakam (hamstring), so Kobe Brown and Quenton Jackson would be in line for more minutes if Potter is unable to play Sunday.

Murray (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Murray appears to be nearing a return to game action after tearing his Achilles in January 2025, though he won't play Saturday. His next opportunity to make his season debut will come Tuesday against the Warriors.

McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

McConnell was cleared to return Friday from a two-game absence due to a right hamstring injury, and he ended up making his first start of the season in a 131-118 loss to the Wizards, when he logged nine points, two assists, two rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes. Kam Jones (back) and Andrew Nembhard (back) are both listed as questionable as well, so Quenton Jackson, Ben Sheppard and Taelon Peter could be slated for larger roles depending on the Pacers' backcourt availability for Sunday's contest.

Siakam (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Siakam has missed the Pacers' last three games, the first of which was due to a left hamstring injury and the latter two due to a personal matter. He's still working through his hamstring issue, and Jarace Walker would likely stay in Indiana's starting lineup if Siakam is unable to play against Dallas on Sunday.

Jones is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to lower-back soreness.

The rookie second-rounder may have tweaked his back during the Pacers' 131-118 loss to the Wizards on Friday, when he logged four points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 11 assists, five rebounds and two steals over 39 minutes. Jones has started in two of the Pacers' last three games, and if Andrew Nembhard (back) is unable to play, then T.J. McConnell (hamstring) and Quenton Jackson would be in line for bigger roles.

Champagnie has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets due to right knee tendinopathy.

Champagnie exited Friday's win over Indiana early due to right knee soreness and will be sidelined Sunday with the knee issue. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Atlanta. With the 24-year-old forward unavailable, Will Riley could see increased minutes.

Vukcevic (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Charlotte.

Vukcevic suffered a right hand contusion during the Wizards' win over the Pacers on Friday, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest. He has started in each of the Wizards' last two games due to the absence of Alex Sarr (hamstring), so Anthony Gill would be the top candidate to enter the Wizards' starting liineup if Vukcevic is unable to play.