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Jarace Walker - Off injury report Walker (rest) is off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Pelicans.

Impact Walker missed the end of the preseason, likely for maintenance reasons. With Aaron Nesmith sidelined with a hamstring injury, Walker and Kelly Oubre stand out as the most likely candidates to enter the Pacers' Opening Night starting lineup.

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Tyrese Haliburton - Strong end to preseason Haliburton amassed 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes during Friday's 128-127 preseason loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Haliburton did just about everything anyone could have asked during the preseason, an encouraging sign for anyone considering him in drafts. While there has been some skepticism as to whether he could be limited to begin the season, all signs point to him being 100 healthy. With that said, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if there are some maintenance days early on. Based on everything we know, he is worth a look towards the back end of the first round or preferably early in the second.

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Kelly Oubre Jr. - Struggles despite start Oubre finished with four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in 16 minutes during Friday's 128-127 preseason loss to the Bucks.

Impact Oubre remained in the starting lineup, although he failed to deliver in any way, shapre or form. While it has been a decent preseason for Oubre, the simple fact is that his production can be sporadic, making him a tough player to roster with any confidence. He will almost certainly play a major role off the bench for his new team, likely flirting with 27 minutes on most nights. However, poor efficiency and a lack of consistent peripheral production makes him nothing more than a stream-level player.

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Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton & Lloyd Pierce Media Availability | October 16, 2026

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Pascal Siakam Scores 22 Points in Second Quarter Against Bucks | FULL Game Highlights

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Pascal Siakam - Drops 24 points in preseason finale Siakam supplied 24 points (8-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Friday's 128-127 preseason loss to the Bucks in overtime.

Impact Siakam didn't play in the second half but was extremely productive in his limited burn. The star forward torched the nets and connected on a team-high five triples while leading the Pacers in scoring. He'll look to carry that momentum into Wednesday's regular-season opener against New Orleans.

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Bucks 128 - Pacers 127 | 10.16.26

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Ben Sheppard - Headed to bench Sheppard will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Sheppard started in Tuesday's exhibition with Andrew Nembhard (undisclosed) unavailable, but Nembhard is back and starting, so Sheppard will retreat to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this preseason, Sheppard is averaging 7.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 triples in 19.2 minutes per game.

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Andrew Nembhard - Set to return Friday Nembhard (undisclosed) is set to return for Friday's preseason game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact There was no mention of any injury to Nembhard in the pre-game press conference. Nembhard is projected to start alongside Tyrese Haliburton on Opening Night.

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Jarace Walker - To miss another game Walker (undisclosed) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact This will be Walker's second straight game on the shelf for unspecified reasons. Walker can be considered questionable ahead of Opening Night.

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T.J. McConnell - Another absence coming McConnell (undisclosed) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact McConnell will end up sitting out the entire preseason and there's been no clarity on what's going on with the veteran point guard. If healthy, he projects as Indiana's backup point guard this season.

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Aaron Nesmith - Out with hamstring issue Nesmith (hamstring) will not play in Friday's preseason finale against Milwaukee, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Nesmith revealed Thursday that a hamstring injury kept him out of Tuesday's exhibition against Oklahoma City, though he described himself as feeling "pretty good." The 27-year-old forward will finish the preseason on the sidelines, and his availability for Indiana's regular-season opener remains uncertain. Kelly Oubre and Ben Sheppard could see additional opportunities on the wing if Nesmith's absence extends into the regular season.

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Tyrese Haliburton is back from an Achilles tendon injury to try helping the Indiana Pacers reassert themselves as title contenders

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Braden Smith - Dishes out five assists Smith finished with five points (2-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists and two rebounds over 16 minutes in Tuesday's 114-112 preseason loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Smith appears to be a longshot to start the season with the Pacers. The expectation, however, is that the two-way player will be an integral component of the G League's Noblesville Boom.

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Rienk Mast - Competing for roster spot Mast finished with nine points (3-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and seven rebounds across 20 minutes in Tuesday's 114-112 preseason loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact An undrafted rookie, Mast is trying his mettle at Pacers camp this fall. Assuming he's eventually waived from his Exhibit 10 contract, Mast should continue his development with the G League's Noblesville Boom in 2026-27.

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Kobe Brown - Logs 30 minutes in loss Brown finished with 10 points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes in Tuesday's 114-112 preseason overtime loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Brown received an extended opportunity off Indiana's bench, making half of his field-goal attempts while contributing on the glass. His 30 minutes were among the highest totals on the team, giving the Pacers a longer look at the forward as he competes for a role in a crowded frontcourt.

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Jalen Slawson - Plays well on defense Slawson went scoreless (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt) but collected five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 114-112 overtime loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Slawson logged more minutes than any other Indiana player, giving the coaching staff an extended look at his versatility. Although his perimeter jumper deserted him, he remained active defensively and contributed as a passer. The uneven outing followed a more productive offensive showing against Atlanta, underscoring the consistency he'll need to establish to earn regular minutes.

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Ivica Zubac - Cleans up on glass Zubac registered 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 114-112 overtime loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Zubac wasted little time making his presence felt, pulling down five offensive rebounds and recording a double-double despite playing fewer than 20 minutes. The veteran center also flashed his passing ability with five assists and disrupted Oklahoma City's offense with three steals. His work around the basket was particularly sharp, as he converted six of seven field-goal attempts.

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Kelly Oubre Jr. - Records 12 points in start Oubre finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes in Tuesday's 114-112 preseason loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact With Aaron Nesmith (rest), Andrew Nembhard (rest) and T.J. McConnell (undisclosed) all sidelined, Oubre drew the start and helped fill the scoring void. The veteran wing has now reached double figures in consecutive preseason appearances, giving Indiana another perimeter option as it sorts through its backcourt and wing rotation.

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Post Game Media Availability | Preseason | October 13, 2026 | OKC Thunder

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Indiana Pacers Postgame Media Availability (at Thunder) | October 13, 2026

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Tyrese Haliburton - Plays well against Thunder Haliburton recorded 24 points (9-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 114-112 preseason loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Haliburton delivered an impressive offensive performance in limited action, shooting efficiently from the field and connecting on four three-pointers. The veteran point guard also contributed defensively with two blocks, though he committed four turnovers. His strong showing was an encouraging sign after he recently shook off an ankle issue.

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