The Pacers list Slawson (two-way) out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Despite playing 24 minutes in the Pacers' previous game Wednesday against the Bulls, Slawson will take a seat Friday as Indiana aims to preserve his availability moving forward. After Friday's contest, the two-way player will be eligible to play in each of Indiana's remaining five games and could be a worthy pickup for fantasy managers looking for aid in the defensive categories. Since signing with Indiana on Feb. 28, Slawson has appeared in eight games at the NBA level and has averaged 5.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers in 21.5 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Jalen Slawson: Strong defensive showing
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Slawson recorded eight points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 145-126 victory over the Bulls.
Slawson continues to demonstrate his defensive upside, recording at least four combined steals and blocks for the fourth time in his past six games. While his production warrants fantasy attention, the fact that both his availability and playing time continue to fluctuate has to be factored in when considering him as a pickup.
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Pacers' Jalen Slawson: Starting versus Miami
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Slawson will start in Sunday's game against the Heat, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.
Kobe Brown was considered the favorite to start in place of Jarace Walker (back). However, Slawson will be the one to take Walker's spot. In two starts this season, Slawson is averaging 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 steals across 32.0 minutes.
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Pacers' Jalen Slawson: Receives just four minutes in loss
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Slawson registered zero points (0-1 FG), one assist and one steal in four minutes during Friday's 114-113 loss to the Clippers.
Slawson had averaged 7.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 steals, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers in 25.8 minutes per game over his five appearances after signing a two-way deal with the Pacers, but despite being active Friday, he was barely featured in the rotation. The third-year forward will be eligible to play in seven of Indiana's remaining eight games, but unless the Pacers shut down multiple other key players, he could struggle to see enough minutes to make for a reliable fantasy option.
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Pacers' Jalen Slawson: Another five defensive stats
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Slawson totaled eight points (2-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 136-110 loss to the Knicks.
Slawson continues to deliver on the defensive end, having now recorded 12 combined steals and blocks in his past three games. While managers could look at him as a viable streaming option, his availability is likely to fluctuate based on who else is available on any given night for the Pacers. At this point, he is too risky to roster permanently but can be added as a streamer when available to play.
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Pacers' Jalen Slawson: Turns heads with loaded line
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Slawson notched 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to Phoenix.
Making just his second appearance at the NBA level this season, Slawson made the most of his playing time and recorded an impressive stat line. If he continues to see decent playing time off the bench, Slawson might be a player worth keeping close tabs on as a streaming alternative in deep formats. However, he won't have upside when the Pacers are at full strength, which they weren't close to Thursday.
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Jalen Slawson: Waived by Pacers
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The Pacers waived Slawson on Saturday.
Slawson, who was signed to an Exhibit 10 deal on Oct. 1, is now set up to join the Noblesville Boom in the G League.
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Magic's Jalen Slawson: Reaches deal with Orlando
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Slawson signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Magic on Wednesday.
Slawson spent the 2023-24 campaign on a two-way deal with the Kings and appeared in 12 games at the NBA level, averaging just 3.1 minutes per contest. He became an unrestricted free agent this summer after the Kings opted not to extend him a qualifying offer, and he'll now join Orlando for training camp with the hope of securing a spot on the 15-man roster or a two-way spot. If Slawson is cut before the start of the regular season, the Magic would retain his G League rights.
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Kings' Jalen Slawson: Cracks rotation
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Slawson finished Monday's 129-93 loss to the Pelicans with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 12 minutes.
Slawson played a season-high 12 minutes thanks to numerous injuries. Keon Ellis (ankle) and Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) were ruled out prior to tipoff, while Chris Duarte (hand) and Keegan Murray (back) left the contest early. Kevin Huerter also played through a finger injury that sidelined him for the team's previous contest. If the Kings remain shorthanded moving forward, Slawson could carve out a solid bench role, but his fantasy value is completely dependent on injuries.
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Kings' Jalen Slawson: Questionable for Friday
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Slawson (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Slawson is on a two-way contract with the Kings and is not expected to be in the rotation most nights. If he remains out, his next chance to play is Oct. 29 against the Lakers.
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Kings' Jalen Slawson: Won't play against Utah
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Slawson is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Jazz due to an illness, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Slawson isn't expected to receive much playing time even when available. His next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with the Warriors.
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Kings' Jalen Slawson: Inks two-way contract
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The Kings signed Slawson to a two-way contract Sunday.
Slawson was the 54th overall pick in the 2023 Draft after averaging 15.6 points (55/39/77 shooting splits), 7.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.5 steals in 36 games for Furman last season. Under a two-way contract, Slawson will be eligible to appear in only 50 NBA contests, so he'll likely start his rookie campaign out in the G League with the Stockton Kings.
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Kings' Jalen Slawson: Selected by Sacramento
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Slawson was selected by the Kings with the 54th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Slawson spent five years at Furman and served mainly as a starter during his final four collegiate seasons. He took a significant step forward over the past two years, averaging 15.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks in 30.8 minutes per game. The 23-year-old showcased his passing abilities at Furman and was a solid finisher at the rim, but he's struggled with turnovers and doesn't have much of a jumper.
