Overview
- Coach Rick Carlisle said Toppin has a right hamstring strain sidelining him for at least four weeks, while Mathurin has a right big toe sprain and will be evaluated further in Indianapolis.
- Indiana waived James Wiseman and signed guard Mac McClung, and the team is expected to qualify for a hardship exception to add short-term depth.
- The Pacers listed eight players as out for Wednesday’s game at Dallas, per ESPN, reflecting widespread absences across guard and wing spots.
- Toppin was hurt in Sunday’s loss at Minnesota, and Mathurin was injured Saturday at Memphis after tripping over Jock Landale’s foot on a drive.
- Andrew Nembhard did on-court work Tuesday but was not cleared to play, while long-term absentee Tyrese Haliburton remains out for the season with an Achilles tear.