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February 23, 2026
Unlikely to go Tuesday
Siakam is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a left wrist sprain.
Analysis
Siakam returned from a hamstring injury Sunday against Dallas and turned in a 30-point showing, but he evidently picked up a wrist injury at some point along the way. With Siakam unlikely to suit up, look for Micah Potter, who is probable due to a left ankle sprain, to see an uptick in minutes, along with Kobe Brown.
February 23, 2026
Game-high 30 points in return
Siakam (hamstring) recorded 30 points (12-19 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 134-130 loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis
The All-Star forward made his first appearance of the second half of the season, putting up at least 30 points for the 11th time in 2025-26. With a lost season for the Pacers slowly beginning to wind down, it's possible Siakam's availability will remain sporadic throughout the course of the stretch run. That said, he's locked in as Indiana's top scoring option, with Siakam averaging 24.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 three-pointers in 33.2 minutes per contest his last 11 games.
February 22, 2026
Will play Sunday
Siakam (hamstring) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
Siakam is back after a three-game stint on the sidelines, which will likely result in Ben Sheppard or Kam Jones returning to the second unit, and fewer minutes for Kobe Brown. Siakam is averaging 23.7 points, 6.7 reboudns, 3.9 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.1 steals per game this season, so make sure you've got him active.
February 21, 2026
Chance to return Sunday
Siakam (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis
Siakam has missed the Pacers' last three games, the first of which was due to a left hamstring injury and the latter two due to a personal matter. He's still working through his hamstring issue, and Jarace Walker would likely stay in Indiana's starting lineup if Siakam is unable to play against Dallas on Sunday.
February 19, 2026
To miss at least two games
Siakam (personal), who has already been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Wizards, won't play in Friday's rematch with Washington, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
Siakam is tending to a personal matter, and he won't be able to join the team for either of Indiana's next two meetings with the Wizards. The star forward's next chance to return now comes when the Pacers take on the Mavericks on Sunday. Jarace Walker belongs in the streaming conversation in all fantasy settings, while Micah Potter should also see enough playing time to work his way into the deep-league mix.
February 18, 2026
Not playing Thursday
Siakam has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Wizards due to personal reasons.
Analysis
Siakam will be sidelined for the front end of the Pacers' back-to-back set Thursday while attending to a personal matter, so it's possible he'll be available for Friday's rematch against Washington. Siakam's absence opens up more minutes for the likes of Micah Potter and Jarace Walker.