C Ian Mahinmi (left heel), G Rodney Stuckey (right foot sprain) and G George Hill (personal reasons) did not play Sunday at Denver.

C Ian Mahinmi scored 17 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked a career-high four shots. "In a game that wasn't pretty, you take everything," Mahinmi said. "It's hard to win a game with 25 turnovers. That speaks volumes about the defense we played down the stretch."

C Ian Mahinmi finished with eight points and a game-high 12 rebounds Wednesday.

C Ian Mahinmi (sore left knee) returned Saturday after a one-game absence.

C Ian Mahinmi (sore left knee) did not play Thursday after getting hurt Wednesday.

C Ian Mahinmi exited the game Wednesday in the third quarter with a sore left knee and did not return.

C Ian Mahinmi had 10 points and nine rebounds for the Pacers, who outrebounded the Nets 52-42 and outscored the Nets 19-9 in second-chance points.

C Ian Mahinmi played for Quin Snyder in the D-League when the current Jazz coach was the Austin Toros' bench boss from 2007 to 2009.

C Ian Mahinmi had 15 points and nine rebounds for Indiana.

C Ian Mahinmi had 12 points and nine rebounds Friday.

C Ian Mahinmi returned to the starting lineup on Friday night. He has been battling a sore lower back.

C Ian Mahinmi left the game with a sore lower back. He played five scoreless minutes against the Pistons.

Mahinmi scored eight points (4-4 FG, 0-2 FT), grabbed nine rebounds, and notched three blocks in 21 minutes Thursday against the Magic.

Mahinmi has started at center in two of the Pacers' first three preseason games, making him the likely leader in the competition with Jordan Hill to replace the departed Roy Hibbert. Hill possesses the greater fantasy appeal of the two players due to his superior offensive abilities, but coach Frank Vogel seems to have a greater affinity for Mahinmi, who is entering his fourth season with Indiana and is the better rim protector of the two.

Mahinmi averaged 4.3 points, 0.5 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 0.5 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 19 minutes per game during 61 regular season games in 2014-15.

Mahinmi struggled to stay healthy in 2014-15, suffering a torn left plantar fascia in early December, and having to deal with an ankle injury for most of February. Despite having a disappointing season, the 28-year-old center could emerge in 2015-16 if Roy Hibbert decides to decline his player option. Pacers president Larry Bird voiced his displeasure with Hibbert's performance in the end-of-season exit interviews, so Mahinmi has a clear opportunity to take on a larger role. If the Pacers decide to not make any offseason moves at the center position, Mahinmi could be worth a late round flyer in standard leagues next season.

Mahinmi (neck) came off the bench for 12 minutes against the Cavaliers and recorded one block during his short time on the court.

Mahinmi came into Friday's game with a neck sprain but fulfilled his normal role off the bench nonetheless. He should be available moving forward, although his lack of production makes him a hard player to own in most formats.

Mahinmi (back) will play in Friday's game against the Cavaliers, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Mahinmi missed Thursday's practice but seems to be in the clear for Friday's game despite suffering from a strained neck. Nevertheless, he'll likely be able to assume his normal role off the bench against the Cavaliers.

Mahinmi (neck) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Mahinmi took a hit to the head Wednesday against the Bulls, and the team initially thought he may have sustained a concussion. He passed all tests, however, and has instead been diagnosed with a strained neck. Consider Roy Hibbert's backup questionable until further notice.

Mahinmi passed his concussion tests following Wednesday's game against the Bulls and is expected to be available moving forward.

Mahinmi exited Wednesday's game early so that he could properly get examined for a concussion. Coach Frank Vogel believes that he'll be available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers and there's no reason to believe otherwise, although the veteran will officially be listed as a game-time decision just in case he deals with some lingering effects after getting hit in the forehead.

Mahinmi suffered a forehead contusion in Wednesday's game against the Bulls and is considered doubtful to return, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Mahinmi should be considered day-to-day moving forward even if he's able to make his way back onto the court. Ultimately he'll need to heal up before Friday's upcoming game against the Cavaliers.

Mahinmi returned to the bench scoring two points (1-4 FG) with seven rebounds in 22 minutes against the Celtics on Saturday.

Mahinmi started Thursday's game against the Bucks with Roy Hibbert (elbow) out. Hibbert returned to action and was entered into the starting lineup in Saturday's game. Mahinmi's role is solely based on backing up Hibbert, so he would only become fantasy-relevant if Hibbert was to miss extended time. For now, it seems that Hibbert's elbow is fine.