Andrew Nembhard

Sheppard has been filling in as a starter for the injured Andrew Nembhard, but left Sunday's game with an oblique strain. He missed Monday's game against the Raptors with Enrique Freeman getting the start. Sheppard doesn't have much fantasy value if he plays and Freeman doesn't have any value if Sheppard is out. It's a situation to avoid with a boost in usage for Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin.

The Pacers are already without two backup centers.

McConnell is back after sitting out Friday's loss to the Hornets and is in for an increased workload with Andrew Nembhard (knee) sidelined. McConnell is worth a look in deep leagues due to the assist production he brings to the table.

A last-minute scratch ahead of Friday's loss to the Hornets, Nembhard has recently been plagued by knee soreness. He'll sit for at least two weeks, with Pacers coach Rick Carlisle saying Sunday the point guard could be sidelined until December. With Nembhard out, T.J. McConnell is worth a look in deep leagues.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Nembhard (knee) will miss at least two weeks, Tony East of SI.com reports.