Overview
- Rick Carlisle said Obi Toppin will miss at least one month with a right hamstring strain after exiting Sunday’s game in Minnesota.
- Bennedict Mathurin is considered week-to-week with a right big toe sprain and will undergo further imaging once the team returns home.
- Indiana listed eight players as out for Wednesday’s game in Dallas, leaving the rotation severely depleted one week into the season.
- The Pacers waived James Wiseman and signed guard Mac McClung for immediate depth, with a hardship exception expected to be in play soon.
- Tyrese Haliburton remains out for the season with a torn Achilles as Indiana opens 0-3 and searches for short-term stability.
- Some outlets list Toppin’s issue as a right foot stress reaction, underscoring ongoing evaluation and reporting discrepancies.