Huff racked up 10 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds and three blocks over 14 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to the Suns.
With the Pacers ramping up Ivica Zubac, the center minutes could be hard to come by for Huff. He's a solid per-minute fantasy producer, making his role worth monitoring closely. Plus, the Pacers will likely be very cautious with Zubac.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Headed to bench
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Huff will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Ivica Zubac is making his Pacers debut Thursday evening, which will result in Huff heading to the second unit, where his value figures to take a hit. As a reserve this season, Huff has posted averages of 6.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 three-pointers and 1.7 blocks per game.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Scores 16, shines defensively
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Huff ended with 16 points (5-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 131-111 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Huff needed 15 shots and made only 30 percent of his threes en route to his 16-point outing, but his real value came on the defensive end with six combined steals-plus-blocks. Huff has scored in double digits while providing multiple blocks in three of his last four starts, and he's averaging 13.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.1 blocks per game since the All-Star break.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Scores 18 points in loss
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Huff notched 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 130-107 loss to the Clippers.
Huff seems to have a tight grip on the starting center role in Indiana, at least until Ivica Zubac (ankle) is ready to make his Pacers debut. Huff has started in all but one of the Pacers' last 13 games, averaging a solid line of 11.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 49.5 percent from the floor. Huff has scored in double digits eight times in that span.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Drawing steady starts
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Huff finished with 14 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds and three blocks in 28 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 loss to Memphis.
Huff's role has fluctuated in 2025-26, but he's settling back into a starting spot. The journeyman big man has started seven straight contests, averaging 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 1.7 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 24.8 minutes per game while shooting 52.6 percent from the floor.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Starting Wednesday
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Huff is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Huff will supplant Micah Potter in the first unit for Wednesday's contest. Huff is averaging 10.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.1 blocks in 22.3 minutes across 30 starts this season.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Coming off bench Tuesday
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Huff isn't part of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Indiana will turn to Micah Potter to start at the center position Tuesday, as Ivica Zubac (ankle) is sidelined and Huff will come off the bench for the first time in five games. In 23 games as a reserve this season, Huff is averaging 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks across 16.4 minutes.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Starting role Monday
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Huff is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Huff will slide into the starting five after coming off the bench in the previous four games, giving the Pacers a bigger lineup to open. In 26 starts this season, the big man is averaging 10.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.5 assists in 22.3 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Emerges in win
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Huff finished with 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 113-110 victory over Chicago.
After seeing a combined five minutes in his previous two appearances, Huff reemerged in a big way Wednesday night. Indiana's center rotation remains a mess, and the team has recently leaned on smaller lineups with Jarace Walker getting more run. Keep an eye on Huff in case he's able to build some momentum.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Bench role Friday
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Huff is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Thunder, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Huff will retreat to the bench in favor of Jarace Walker, giving the Pacers a smaller opening lineup. The big man has started 26 of 49 games this season and had been entrenched as a starter over the past six contests, averaging 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.8 minutes per game during that span. Even without a starting role, Huff should still see plenty of action off the bench.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Back in starting lineup
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Huff is starting Monday's game against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Huff rotated to the bench Saturday, but he'll run with the first unit Monday night, marking his third start in four games. Quenton Jackson will be utilized off the bench as a result of the lineup change.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Swats three shots vs. Hornets
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Huff totaled 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds and three blocks in 24 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 victory over the Hornets.
Huff has started the past two games after Micah Potter temporarily filled that spot in the first two games of the new year. The 28-year-old big man was perfect from the field on four attempts and added three blocks on the defensive end. Huff now leads the league with eight games this season of at least three blocks and two triples.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Rejoining starting lineup
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Huff is starting in Tuesday's game against Cleveland, per Tony East of Forbes.com.
The Pacers took a brief look at Micah Potter in the starting lineup, but Huff is resuming his duties as the top center Tuesday. Huff has averaged 8.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks in 22.1 minutes per tilt through 18 games as a starter this season.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Will play Monday
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Huff (ankle) will play Monday against the Rockets.
Huff was previously listed as questionable, but he's yet to miss a game this season and will play through the issue Monday. The center holds averages of 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 blocks over his last five outings.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Tending to ankle sprain
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Huff is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Houston due to a left ankle sprain.
Huff is at risk of missing his first game of the season, as the big man is battling a sprained ankle. He's started 14 consecutive games for the Pacers, averaging 9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.9 blocks across 23.6 minutes during that stretch. With backup center Isaiah Jackson (concussion) out, Indiana would likely turn to Micah Potter and Tony Bradley if Huff doesn't play.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Modest production continues
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Huff chipped in nine points (3-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 21 minutes during Friday's 140-122 loss to the Celtics.
Huff blocked another two shots, although he failed to provide anything else of note. Despite continuing to start, Huff has now played fewer than 22 minutes in four of the past five games. Other than his block numbers, the big man simply isn't doing enough in other areas to be considered a must-roster player. He has been outside the top 150 in his past four games, averaging 7.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 22.2 minutes per contest during that span.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Nets 13 points with four swats
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Huff recorded 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds and four blocks over 25 minutes during Sunday's 108-89 loss to the Wizards.
This was Huff's eighth game this season with at least four swats, and his third over the past four. Not only does Huff lead the league in total blocks this season with 66, but he has 21 more blocks than the guy in the No. 2 spot, Victor Wembanyama.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Swats three more shots Friday
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Huff recorded 13 points (4-12 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 28 minutes during Friday's 115-105 loss to Philadelphia.
Huff remains one of the best sources for blocks in the league, recording at least two blocks in 11 straight games. The 28-year-old big man also matched a season high with four threes, marking his fourth such game this season, which is tied for the second most by any forward or center. Huff has established himself as the Pacers' primary center, and his unique skill set has made him a valuable fantasy asset.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Strong two-way showing
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Huff provided 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and four blocks across 25 minutes during Saturday's 103-101 victory over the Bulls.
Huff has started at center in the Pacers' last two games, and the results have been encouraging since he's racked up 26 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and eight blocks combined across both contests. His ability to protect the rim and produce on offense might allow him to keep the starting gig at this time, as he's been an upgrade -- both in fantasy and in real life -- over the other center options on the Pacers roster.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Serviceable effort in start
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Huff racked up 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 22 minutes during Friday's 119-86 victory over Washington.
Huff moved back into the starting lineup, just the third time he has assumed that position all season. On the heels of some encouraging performances, Huff was rewarded and made the most of his opportunity. In three games over the past week, he has averaged 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers in 22.7 minutes per game. While the rotation could certainly change again, Huff is worth adding in standard fantasy leagues, at least for the time being.
