Obi Toppin News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Looks great in victory Monday Toppin closed with 15 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and four steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 120-107 victory over the Timberwolves.

Impact Toppin had his best game of the season, turning things up a notch on both ends of the floor. He flashed some nice upside down the stretch last season but has been unable to carve out a consistent role thus far. If he can find a way to at least 22 minutes per night, he could be considered in 12-team leagues.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Obi Toppin got into heated argument with Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson Stefan Bondy: Obi Toppin and Rick Brunson got into a heated argument last night in Philly, sources confirmed. My understanding is they smoot...

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Tallies 12 points off bench Toppin registered 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and three rebounds across 18 minutes during Wednesday's 112-99 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Toppin scored six of his 12 points from beyond the arc, where he's found decent success in the early going. He's now 11-for-24 from deep through his first seven games of the 2022-23 campaign. Toppin has also added somewhat consistent scoring as a reserve, totaling double figures in four of seven matchups.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up New York exercised the fourth-year team option on Toppin's rookie contract Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact With the move, the 2020 first-round pick is now under contract with the Knicks through the 2023-24 campaign. After garnering a small role in his rookie season, Toppin improved in nearly every statistical category last year, posting 9.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 17.1 minutes per game. The 6-foot-9 forward has garnered a similar role to start the 2022-23 campaign and figures to be a key reserve for the Knicks throughout the season.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quality per-minute production Toppin closed with 10 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 14 minutes during Monday's 115-102 win over Orlando.

Impact Toppin racked up 16 points, four rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes Friday, but that effort failed to unlock any bump in usage. Monday, Toppin was once again efficient and active, despite the limited role. He's averaged just 14.3 minutes per game for his career, and he seems in-store for similar quantity in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for opener Toppin (undisclosed) is officially off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener at Memphis.

Impact As expected, Toppin is good to go after fully practicing Tuesday. He'll again start the season as Julius Randle's backup, giving him limited fantasy upside.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesdasy Coach Tom Thibodeau revealed Tuesday that Toppin (undisclosed) will play in Wednesday's opener "barring something unforeseen," Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Toppin practiced in a limited fashion Monday and looks to be trending in the right direction ahead of the opening tip. Toppin fully participated in practice Tuesday and should fill a frontcourt bench role Wednesday if he avoids a setback.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in limited fashion Toppin (undisclosed) participated in parts of Monday's practice, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact Toppin missed Sunday's practice due to an unspecified injury and remained unable to fully practice Monday. Head Coach Tom Thibodeau said that Toppin is likely to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies, but his status has yet to be determined.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes expected to be ready for Knicks' opener It appears Obi Toppin’s turned ankle isn’t serious, although he was held out of practice on Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • NYPOST.COM

Misses Sunday's practice Toppin didn't practice Sunday due to an unspecified injury, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Whatever issue Toppin may be dealing with isn't believed to be a major concern, as head coach Tom Thibodeau said that the third-year big man will likely be ready to go for Wednesday's season opener in Memphis. Toppin is projected to begin the campaign as the top backup to Julius Randle at power forward.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Bondy: Obi Toppin's dunks are worth more than just two points INDIANAPOLIS — There are different schools of thought, often divided by generations. Showmanship or showboating? Insulting or fun? Exhilarat...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Obi Toppin | NY Knicks Post-Game Press Conference

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Obi Toppin shines, Cam Reddish struggles in Knicks' preseason win over Pacers NEW YORK — Obi Toppin basically defended his dunk title.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Obi Toppin UNREAL EASTBAY DUNK in 2022 NBA Preseason 🤯

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Finding playing time for Knicks fan favorite Obi Toppin will again be a challenge NEW YORK — For the fans, the appeal of Obi Toppin is understandable.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Knicks' front-office grades, Obi Toppin's minutes, win total this season and more Unless Cam Reddish stars in the preseason to steal someone else’s role, I see him beginning the fall not receiving legitimate minutes.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and Obi Toppin should have attempted trade for Donovan Mitchell before pro-am league loss Brunson, Randle and Toppin received a warm welcome from the New York City crowd, but the trio's team fell by a final score of 110-97.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Explodes for 42 points Toppin provided 42 points (16-28 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block in 40 minutes during Sunday's 105-94 win over Toronto.

Impact Toppin had a career-best performance in this game, and there's a chance his strong end to the regular season might mean more minutes -- and a bigger role -- in the 2022-23 campaign. Toppin scored a combined 77 points over his final two appearances of the season and started the final five games of the campaign, averaging 27.2 points per game in that span. He could be in line for a bigger role next season, though that will ultimately depend on the roster moves made by the Knicks during the offseason.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Obi Toppin ' Knicks Postgame (4/10)

APRIL 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Highlights ' Obi Toppin's CAREER-HIGH 42 POINTS Leads Knicks To Final Victory

APRIL 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Game-high 35 Toppin dropped 35 points (14-22 FG, 6-9 3PT, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist in the 114-92 win over Washington on Friday.

Impact Toppin rained in six three-pointers to continue his solid start to April. The second-year forward is up to 19.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 blocks on 48.7 percent shooting from the field and 38.9 percent from deep in four games this month.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Obi Toppin ' Knicks Postgame (4/8)

APRIL 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Highlights ' Obi Toppin's Career High 35 PTS Lifts Knicks to Road W

APRIL 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Toppin scores 35, Knicks rout Wizards 114-92

Obi Toppin scored a career-high 35 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 114-92

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cherry on Toppin Toppin racked up 19 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 43 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 loss to the Nets.

Impact Logging a whopping 43 minutes, Toppin scored at all three levels while showing off solid moves as an attacker. His three blocks marked a season high and featured a highlight-worthy rejection on Bruce Brown. The 24-year-old has only logged 20-plus minutes 17 times this season, so it remains difficult to gauge his long-term worth and expanded productivity.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Toppin scores 35, Knicks rout Wizards 114-92