BEN SHEPPARD NEWS

Washington takes on Indiana on 4-game slide

Washington aims to end its four-game losing streak with a win over Indiana

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Maxey, 76ers to host Siakam and the Pacers

The 76ers will host conference foe Indiana

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

To miss at least 10 more days Sheppard has a Grade 1 left calf strain and will miss at least 10 more days, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Sheppard is set for an extended absence due to the calf injury after averaging 6.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 25.0 minutes per game in his first 22 regular-season appearances (11 starts). With Aaron Nesmith (knee) also sidelined, Ethan Thompson, T.J. McConnell and Garrison Mathews are candidates for increased playing time.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Pacers-Sacramento Kings Injury Report, Betting Lines, How to Watch, Lineups & More INJURY REPORT PACERS Ben Sheppard: Out - Calf Tyrese Haliburton: Out - Achilles Quenton Jackson: Out - Hamstring Aaron Nesmith: Out - Knee O...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Sacramento takes on Indiana after LaVine's 42-point game

Sacramento visits the Indiana Pacers after Zach LaVine scored 42 points in the Kings' 127-111 victory over the Miami Heat

DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

No timetable for return Head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday that they hope Sheppard's (calf) injury isn't long-term, but he remains without a timetable for return, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star...

Impact Carlisle said that while the team hopes it's not a long-term issue, they don't quite know the severity of the injury yet. He's dealing with a left calf strain. T.J. McConnell, Johnny Furphy and Garrison Mathews should continue to see more action.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers vs. Bulls Dec. 5 injury report: Ben Sheppard pops up, Coby White, more Ben Sheppard has been added to the Indiana Pacers' injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls.

DECEMBER 5 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Ben Sheppard quickly sending important reminder Pacers can't forget Third-year guard Ben Sheppard just sent the Indiana Pacers a big reminder amid his shaky campaign this season.

DECEMBER 5 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Out with calf strain Sheppard is out for Friday's game against the Bulls with a left calf strain.

Impact This is a new injury for Sheppard, who's now going to be out for the first time this season. Calf strains have a tendency to be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, but the since the Pacers haven't offered a timeline for a return, Sheppard can be deemed day-to-day for the time being. His absence should enhance T.J. McConnell's streaming appeal.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana faces Chicago on 10-game road skid

Indiana comes into a matchup against Chicago as losers of 10 straight road games

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Nuggets Sheppard will start Wednesday against Denver, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Starreports.

Impact Sheppard is supplanting Jarace Walker from the starting group. Sheppard has averaged 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 27.5 minutes per tilt over 10 games as a starter this season.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Monday Sheppard won't start Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact The Pacers originally planned to start Sheppard on Monday, though they'll instead give Jarace Walker a chance in the first unit. Sheppard has averaged 5.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per tilt in 10 games off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Sheppard is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Wizards.

Impact Sheppard has moved in and out of the starting lineup throughout the season, but how he begins the game has not impacted his statistical output all that much. Through eight starts this season, Sheppard has registered averages of 7.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game on 32/16/82 shooting splits.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to bench vs. Toronto Sheppard is not in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Raptors on Wednesday.

Impact Sheppard has started in each of the Pacers' last three games, but he'll come off the bench Wednesday while Jarace Walker returns to the starting five. Across 12 games since Nov. 1, Sheppard has averaged 5.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals over 233.8 minutes per game while connecting on just 31.3 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 21.3 percent from three on 3.9 3PA/G).

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Sheppard is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Jarace Walker has struggled recently, and Sheppard will supplant Walker in the first unit for Wednesday's contest. In five starts this season, Sheppard is averaging 8.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 28.6 minutes.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal impact in loss Sheppard provided four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Monday's 127-112 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Although he played 29 minutes, Sheppard saw his role decrease with the return of Bennedict Mathurin (toe). He started purely out of necessity earlier in the season, but now that the team is slowly getting healthier, Sheppard is no longer needed in the starting lineup, and his usage has taken a hit as a result.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana takes on Toronto, looks to stop 6-game skid

Indiana looks to end its six-game slide when the Indiana Pacers play Toronto

NOVEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Pacers fans coming to disappointing Ben Sheppard realization Indiana Pacers fans are coming to terms with a disappointing realization regarding third-year guard Ben Sheppard.

NOVEMBER 14 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Retreating to bench Tuesday Sheppard won't start Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact With Aaron Nesmith (forearm) back in action, Sheppard will slide to the second unit against Utah. Over five appearances off the bench this season, the 24-year-old guard has averaged 6.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 24.8 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Sheppard will start Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Sheppard will get his fifth start of the season Sunday as the Pacers continue to be decimated by injuries. In his previous four starts, he averaged 9.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 29.0 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Saturday Sheppard won't start in Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact With Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) back in action, Sheppard will come off the bench against Denver. Over four regular-season appearances in the second unit, the 24-year-old guard has averaged 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 25.3 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers desperately need Ben Sheppard to step up now more than ever The Indiana Pacers need Ben Sheppard to find his rhythm amid his and the team's struggled to begin the season.

NOVEMBER 6 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM