Nets vs Pacers

Ben Sheppard

IND · SG

Knee: Sheppard required a full repair and is without a definitive timetable for a return to action. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) expected to miss at least two weeks, Quenton Jackson figures to see a significant uptick in playing time. Two-way player Braden Smith could also see increased action with the parent club.

Egor Demin

BKN · PG

Leg: Brooklyn's decision keeps Demin under contract through the 2027-28 campaign as the organization continues investing in its young backcourt. The move provides additional long-term stability but doesn't directly impact his immediate fantasy outlook. Demin is currently dealing with a right leg bone bruise and is scheduled to be re-evaluated in one week.

Johnny Furphy

IND · SG

Knee: The Pacers have been pretty quiet regarding Furphy's ACL recovery since the offseason, but it's encouraging to hear some form of progress as the forward begins to ramp up his activity. Although Furphy still lacks a firm timetable for a return and is likely to be brought back slowly, it appears a season debut before the start of the new calendar year is in the cards.

T.J. McConnell

IND · PG

Hamstring: McConnell appears to closing in on making his season debut for the Pacers, though it won't come Friday in Miami. Indiana returns home for a back-to-back set Sunday against the Nets and Monday versus the Hawks, so the veteran floor general's return could come at some point then.

Tyrese Haliburton

IND · PG

Hamstring: Given the tricky nature of hamstring injuries, the Pacers will likely take their time bringing Haliburton back to the court, so don't be surprised if his absence extends beyond this two-week window. Andrew Nembhard (neck) and Pascal Siakam should each get a usage bump as they take over more of the playmaking duties sans Haliburton and there will be more minutes available for Quenton Jackson.