Ben

Sheppard

Sheppard will miss a fifth straight game to wrap up the regular season. Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Jalen Slawson should all take on extra minutes with Sheppard out. Sheppard is in the final year of his rookie contract in 2026-27 and profiles as their fourth guard behind a healthy Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard.

While Walker started Friday’s loss to the 76ers, Sheppard did not play. If available, they’ll take on their usual roles, with Sheppard providing depth off the bench. And there will still be rotation minutes available to Jalen Slawson.

Sheppard is set to miss his fourth consecutive game with a right hip strain. Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson could see more minutes with Sheppard sidelined once again.

Thursday’s absence will mark the third straight for Sheppard, who’s served as a part-time starter in his third NBA season. While sidelined, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson could continue to see a lot of minutes for a Pacers team that has been hurt by injuries this season.

Sheppard has missed Indiana’s last two games with a strained right hip. If he can play, there will certainly be minutes available, as Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith remain out, while Jarace Walker and Kobe Brown are also questionable.

Sheppard will miss a second consecutive game as he continues to deal with a strained right hip. With Jarace Walker returning from a back injury, he can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Sheppard.

Sheppard has been upgraded to questionable after missing Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers. The third-year forward has served as a part-time starter this season and is having a career-best year statistically. However, he didn’t provide much relevance to fantasy basketball managers this season, and it’s hard to imagine him having an impact next year if Indiana is at full strength.

Sheppard is dealing with a right hip strain and was ruled out after he was initially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers. Ethan Thompson and Kobe Brown should see plenty of minutes with the Pacers dealing with multiple absences.

While Walker has missed Indiana’s last three games, Sheppard was injured during Friday’s loss to the Hornets. The former, if available, offers a much higher fantasy ceiling, especially with Pascal Siakam ruled out. Kobe Brown and Ethan Thompson should play plenty, especially if Walker remains out.

After starting the last two games, Ethan Thompson will come off the bench, with Sheppard replacing him. Sheppard has offered limited value when allowed to start, but this is an opportunity for him to take on an expanded role with Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith out.