Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard is out against the Pistons with a thoracic spine sprain and guard Bennedict Mathurin is out with an illness.
Mathurin (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Mathurin (illness) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons. After a 13-point performance in Saturday's blowout win against the Spurs, Mathurin might not be able to get on the floor Wednesday against Detroit because of an illness.
According to the LA Times, nearly every team in the league is looking at Mathurin. The Pacers value him highly though, and would need a player of equal value plus a first-round pick in any deal involving him.
The Golden State Warriors are considering a trade for Indiana Pacers' young talent Bennedict Mathurin to support Stephen Curry amidst ongoing injuries
Following their massive victory with both Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga sidelined due to injury, Warriors' general manager Mike Dunleavy may be tempted to add another young, consistent scoring option to both help two-time MVP Stephen Curry compete in the present and act as a bridge to the future for the organization.
In light of the Feb. 6 trade deadline looming, the Indiana Pacers must traverse cautiously. As the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, only one loss out of the fourth, they could improve or ruin their playoff picture with a trade. A recent report mentioned a Pacers wing in a potential trade with the Los Angeles Lakers .
Detroit blew out Indiana in their last meeting at Gainbridge Fieldhouse but failed to cover twice against the Pacers at home. The Stones have also failed to defend Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin effectively.
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin could be a hot commodity in the trade market, but it won’t come cheap. Dan
Atlanta enters the matchup against Indiana after losing seven straight games. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.
The Pacers might need to make a trade by the NBA deadline to help re-sign Myles Turner in free agency this offseason.