Bradley (thumb) will be available to play Saturday versus the Pelicans.
Per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle acknowledged that Bradley's fractured right thumb is only "partially functional" with a splint, so while he may be used as a big body on defense, it doesn't sound like he'll be a significant part of the rotation. Bradley shouldn't be viewed as a viable target in fantasy leagues.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Questionable for Saturday
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Bradley is questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans due to a fractured right thumb.
Bradley exited Thursday's loss to the Knicks with what the team initially called a "sore thumb," but his injury has now been updated to a "fracture" on the official injury report. Check back for another update on Bradley closer to Saturday's tipoff at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Won't return Thursday
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Bradley will not return to Thursday's game against the Knicks due to a sore right thumb.
Bradley will end his evening with two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over four minutes. For now, Bradley should be considered questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Cleared to play
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Bradley (quadriceps) is available for Sunday's game against Washington.
Bradley was listed as questionable with a strained left quad, but he's been given the green light to face the Wizards. Behind Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson, there aren't many consistent minutes for Bradley at the center position.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Iffy for Sunday
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Bradley (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Bradley is dealing with a left quadriceps strain and is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest. The 27-year-old center hasn't played a sizable role of late, so his potential absence should not cause any significant waves in Indiana's rotation.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Muted role continues
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Bradley chipped in five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in eight minutes during Friday's 119-86 win over the Wizards.
Bradley appears to have fallen to third in the center stakes, having now played fewer than 10 minutes in five straight games. During that time, he has averaged just 1.8 points and 0.6 rebounds, ensuring managers can move on in all fantasy formats.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Reverting back to bench Monday
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Bradley won't start Monday's game against the Pistons.
With Isaiah Jackson returning to the starting five, Bradley will shift back to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 27-year-old center has averaged 5.0 points and 4.4 rebounds across 14.2 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Starting vs. Utah
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Bradley is in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Jazz.
The Pacers will tweak their starting lineup once again and Bradley will get the nod at center over Isaiah Jackson. Bradley is averaging 5.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.3 blocks per game across 10 outings off the bench this season. This will be his first start of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Sees 14 minutes in loss
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Bradley closed with four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 112-103 loss to the Nets.
Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff are beginning to pull away from Bradley in this center rotation. Across eight regular-season appearances, Bradley has seen 12.3 minutes per contest with averages of 5.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.3 blocks.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Plays ahead of Wiseman
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Bradley produced two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT) and one block in 10 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime loss to the Thunder.
Isaiah Jackson drew the start at center, but head coach Rick Carlisle quickly adjusted to smaller lineups. Jackson finished with only eight minutes, while Obi Toppin (40) and Jarace Walker (39) saw a ton of playing time as small-ball fives. Bradley was the next center up behind Jackson, with James Wiseman notably not part of the Opening Night rotation.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Team option picked up
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The Pacers exercised their $2.94 million team option in Bradley's contract Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Bradley will return to Indiana for a second season after signing two 10-day pacts followed by a one-year deal with the club in March 2025. The 27-year-old center appeared in 14 regular-season games for the Pacers last season, averaging 4.4 points and 3.0 rebounds across 8.1 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Minimal impact Sunday
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Bradley ended with two points (2-2 FT) and one rebound across five minutes during Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Bradley didn't attempt a shot in his five minutes of action Sunday but sank two free throws to avoid a scoreless performance. The center served as a deep reserve throughout both the playoffs and regular season. Across 14 regular-season appearances, he averaged 4.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Cleared to play
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Bradley (hip) is available for Thursday's Game 1 against the Thunder.
Bradley was listed as questionable leading up to Thursday's tipoff, and he'll ultimately be able to go. He played sparingly in his team's last series against the Knicks, averaging 2.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 9.5 minutes (four games).
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Questionable for Game 1
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Bradley (hip) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Bradley is in danger of missing Game 1 of the NBA Finals due to a strained hip flexor. However, even if he's ultimately cleared to play Thursday, there's a chance he doesn't see the floor, which was the case for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Available to play Saturday
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Bradley (hip) is available for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks on Saturday, Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports reports.
Bradley was initially listed as questionable to play Saturday due to a left hip flexor strain, but the big man will be available for this contest. That said, his playing time will be a game-time call, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. Bradley has barely played in the playoffs, and Thomas Bryant is expected to see most of the minutes as the center backup behind Myles Turner.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Iffy for Game 6
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Bradley (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 6 against the Knicks.
Bradley suffered his hip injury in Game 5 and could be forced to sit out Saturday. If Bradley is unable to suit up for Game 6, Thomas Bryant could receive the backup center minutes behind Myles Turner.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Doesn't return Thursday
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Bradley (hip) didn't return to Thursday's 111-94 loss to the Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Bradley exited the game in the third quarter and was deemed questionable to return due to a strained left hip. However, he didn't see the floor after leaving for the locker room and finished with two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds across five minutes. The 27-year-old center's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Saturday's Game 6 in Indiana. If Bradley is unable to play Saturday, Thomas Bryant could see a slight bump in playing time.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Exits to locker room Thursday
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Bradley exited to the locker room and is questionable to return after sustaining a strained left hip in the third quarter of Thursday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Bradley collided with an opposing player and limped to the locker room while holding his hip. If the 27-year-old center is unable to return, Thomas Bryant will likely receive a slight bump in minutes the rest of the way.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Lands backup center role
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Bradley logged two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 15 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Bradley soaked up all of the backup center minutes, with Thomas Bryant failing to leave the bench. It was a curious decision given Bryant has typically played as the primary backup behind Myles Turner, providing the Pacers with some useful contributions. Neither player has managed to rise above the other, meaning the rotation could be fluid moving forward.
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Pacers' Tony Bradley: Swats five shots
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Bradley logged 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and five blocks in 27 minutes during Sunday's 126-118 double-overtime win over the Cavaliers.
Bradley swatted a career-high five shots and recorded his sixth double-double of his career. The Pacers rested several key players in the season finale, and the regular rotation players who did suit up saw limited play. Despite this big performance, Bradley is not likely to be very involved in Indiana's postseason rotation.
