Ben Sheppard

While Sheppard does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, he does play consistent rotation minutes off the bench. His minutes could be distributed among multiple players, notably starter Aaron Nesmith and fellow reserve Bennedict Mathurin.

Mathurin has missed the last three games as he continues to manage a calf injury. The 22-year-old small forward will return Friday against the Jazz and resume his usual bench role, which will cut into Ben Sheppard's minutes.

Mathurin has missed Indiana's last three games but may be back to take on Utah. Ben Sheppard has taken on extra minutes with Mathurin sidelined, but his skillset doesn't translate well to fantasy basketball. If Mathurin is out again, Sheppard doesn't need to be added off the waiver wire.

Mathurin will miss a third straight game with a sore left calf. The good news is that Pacers coach Rick Carlisle does not expect the wing to be out much longer, potentially returning as soon as Friday against the Jazz. Mathurin's absence frees up additional minutes for Ben Sheppard, but he does not need to be streamed in most leagues.

Mathurin has missed Indiana's last two games with a sore left calf. His absence resulted in more playing time for Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard, with the former offering a significantly higher fantasy ceiling.