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Pacers’ Injury Crisis Deepens as Toppin Sidelined a Month, Mathurin Week-to-Week

Coach confirmations leave Indiana pursuing short-term roster relief.

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.