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Tyrese Haliburton

IND Guard #0

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Tyrese Haliburton amassed 17 points (7-of-14 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Friday’s exhibition against the Bucks.

Haliburton has looked incredibly sharp in the Pacers’ final two preseason games, which is great news for the team and for fantasy managers hoping to roster him. He played 20 minutes in the first half of Friday’s exhibition, led the Pacers in shot attempts and dished out six assists. Haliburton has delivered first-round fantasy value before, and his preseason finish suggests the star point guard is ready for a full workload after missing all of last season with a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Andrew Nembhard

IND Guard-Forward #2

Andrew Nembhard accounted for 11 points (5-of-8 FGs), seven assists and one three-pointer in Friday’s exhibition against the Bucks.

After spending last season (when healthy) serving as the Pacers’ primary playmaker, Nembhard will return to his usual role in 2026-27. While Tyrese Haliburton’s return will lower Nembhard’s usage rate, the more familiar role improves his fantasy outlook. In Friday’s preseason finale, Nembhard dished out seven assists without a turnover in 20 minutes. With T.J. McConnell (undisclosed) not guaranteed to be ready for the start of the regular season, Nembhard’s place in the rotation becomes even more important.
Pascal Siakam

IND Forward #43

Pascal Siakam finished Friday’s exhibition against the Bucks with 24 points (8-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and five three-pointers.

The Pacers’ starters sat out after halftime of Friday’s exhibition, with head coach Rick Carlisle viewing the first half as a dress rehearsal for the regular season. Siakam looked sharp, knocking down 80 percent of his shots in 21 minutes. With Tyrese Haliburton back, the floor opens up for other Pacers mainstays, including Siakam. After his fantasy value took a hit last season while Haliburton recovered from a ruptured Achilles tendon, look for “Spicy P” to bounce back in a big way in 2026-27.
Aaron Nesmith

IND Guard-Forward #23

Aaron Nesmith (hamstring) returned to practice on Thursday.

Nesmith, who missed the Pacers’ third preseason game with a hamstring injury, returned to practice on Thursday. He wasn’t available for Friday’s preseason finale against the Bucks, but his ability to practice bodes well for his availability for the regular-season opener on October 21. If Nesmith can’t play, Kelly Oubre Jr. would replace him in the starting lineup.
Ivica Zubac

IND Center #40

Ivica Zubac recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 13 points (6-of-7 FGs), 13 rebounds, five assists and three steals against the Thunder.

Tyrese Haliburton’s performance was incredible, but Zubac’s numbers shouldn’t be overlooked. If this game was an indicator, he should be in for a monster season with Haliburton feeding him the ball. This stat line came in just 18 minutes, making it even more impressive. His sixth-round ADP could end up being a bargain, and he will be vital to the Pacers’ chances of making more noise in the playoffs.
Tyrese Haliburton

IND Guard #0

Tyrese Haliburton lit up the Thunder with 24 points (9-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and four three-pointers in a 114-112 overtime loss to the Thunder on Tuesday.

This wasn’t Haliburton’s first game of the preseason, but the last time he played in a game that counted, it was in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. Back in the same place he tore his Achilles, Haliburton was able to get off to a hot start, just like he did in Game 7. He scored all 24 of his points in the first half before sitting the entirety of the second half. He appears ready to return to being a fantasy superstar and should be one of the best picks in the second round.
Jarace Walker

IND Forward #5

Jarace Walker accounted for 10 points (3-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in Saturday’s exhibition against the Hawks.

One of the positives for the Pacers this preseason has been Walker’s play, as his decision-making has improved noticeably. One game removed from recording 10 assists and committing just one turnover in a win over the Timberwolves, the former lottery pick was solid in his 20 minutes against the Hawks. Coming off the bench limits Walker’s fantasy ceiling, especially in redraft leagues, but dynasty managers rostering him should be encouraged by his play this preseason.
Kelly Oubre

IND Forward-Guard #10

Kelly Oubre Jr. produced 13 points (5-of-8 FGs), one rebound and three three-pointers in Saturday’s exhibition against the Hawks.

With Tyrese Haliburton sitting out with a minor ankle injury, the Pacers inserted Oubre into the starting lineup on Saturday. The overall stat line was underwhelming, but he shot well, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. The move to Indiana limits Oubre’s fantasy ceiling because of the Pacers’ wing depth, but he may still be worth streaming at times.
Pascal Siakam

IND Forward #43

Pascal Siakam finished Saturday’s exhibition against the Hawks with 13 points (3-of-7 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one three-pointer.

Shut down for Indiana’s final five games of the 2025-26 campaign, Siakam has been a full go during the preseason. He is one of a few Pacers whose fantasy value should increase with Tyrese Haliburton’s return from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Siakam averaged a career-high 24.0 points per game last season, but the Pacers’ many injuries (including his) negatively impacted the veteran forward’s efficiency. Don’t be surprised if Spicy P bounces back in a major way this season.
Tyrese Haliburton

IND Guard #0

Tyrese Haliburton tallied seven points (3-of-8 FGs), six assists, one steal and two blocks over 16 minutes as the Paces defeated the Timberwolves 123-112 in preseason action on Wednesday.

Haliburton looked understandably rusty from a shooting standpoint, going just 1-of-3 from three-point range, in his first game action since tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against Oklahoma City. It’s probably going to take him some time to return to form after missing all of last season. This was his first live action in a game setting in nearly 500 days. Still, he showcased his usual top-notch passing and looked just fine from a physical standpoint while changing direction and driving to the basket on a couple occasions. The 26-year-old remains one of the most dynamic playmakers in the game and should be a first-round selection in all fantasy drafts this fall.