Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) was unable to get through Wednesday's practice, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. He missed each the last two games before the All-Star break due to left toe soreness. Fantasy managers should consider Duarte questionable for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both Terry Taylor and Buddy Hield should benefit, assuming Duarte sits out on Friday. Hield is the better streaming option between the two players.

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Chris Duarte (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Celtics, marking his second consecutive absence. Duarte has been away from the team while attending to the birth of his daughter, which opens the door for Jeremy Lamb to play a larger offensive role within the second unit. When available, Duarte has shown a propensity for filling up the scoring column, reaching double figures in 25 of his first 34 professional appearances. His next chance to return to action comes Friday vs. Phoenix.

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and shooting guard Chris Duarte (personal) have been ruled out for Monday's game vs. Boston. Brogdon's Achilles issue has now sidelined him for nine contests, while Duarte is unavailable after a brief one-game return following a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. The backcourt group of Keifer Sykes, Lance Stephenson, and Jeremy Lamb figure to continue holding down the largest roles while Brogdon and Duarte are unavailable. The next chance for either to take the floor comes Wednesday in a rematch with the Celtics.

Indiana Pacers shooting guards Chris Duarte and Jeremy Lamb have been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Monday's contest vs. the Jazz. Both players had previously cleared the league's health and safety protocols but were ramping up for a return. The duo is set to headline Indiana's second unit, as the trio of Keifer Sykes, Duane Washington Jr., and Justin Holiday holds down the starting backcourt Monday. Duarte has emerged as a solid season-long option due to his scoring prowess (13.2 PPG), while Lamb remains a wildly inconsistent asset. Both wings rely on the three-point shot, which, when combined with their layoff, may work against them from a DFS perspective Monday, as Utah allows opponents to shoot just 33 percent from behind the arc, the fourth-lowest mark in the league.

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Chris Duarte has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. the Nets, marking his fourth straight absence due to the league's health and safety protocols. Duarte has cleared the protocols, but Indiana is not ready to throw him back into game action yet, even as the team deals with wholesale backcourt absences. Keifer Sykes was the team's leading scorer and assist man Tuesday while playing 38 minutes, a role that he figures to reprise for a second straight night. Torrey Craig and Lance Stephenson can also be seen as punt-play wing options that will snag added minutes from Duarte's absence, with the rookie's next chance to take the floor coming Saturday against Indiana.

Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Chris Duarte and power forward/center Oshae Brissett have been bumped into the starting five for Thursday's contest against the Rockets. The duo will be taking the spots of Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Domantas Sabonis (calf), with both having DFS appeal due to an anticipated increase in both minutes and offensive usage. Duarte has proven to be an adept scorer in his rookie campaign, having reached double digits in 11 of his last 13 outings; Brissett has averaged 13.3 points and 7.1 rebounds across 16 career starts. Caris LeVert and Brad Wanamaker also stand to have elevated roles with Brogdon out of the mix.

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Chris Duarte made almost all of his shots while getting a game-high 23 points in Wednesday's 122-102 win over the Knicks. He was 9-for-11 from the field and 3-for-4 at the line with a 2-for-2 record from downtown. Duarte handed out six assists with one turnover and grabbed three rebounds and one steal in 30 minutes of action. The 24-year-old has been on a nice run lately, and bigger and better things look to be on the horizon for him, with the Pacers looking to move some of the starters to give younger guys like Duarte a chance to develop. Fantasy managers should definitely have him on their radar.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. However, he will come off the bench for the first time in his career. Justin Holiday will move into the starting five and will have increased value for Saturday's slate. Duarte has hit a cold streak as of late, so the Pacers have decided to shake up their rotation. He should still have a significant role in the rotation, but his value should take a hit from the change. It's uncertain if this is a long term move or just because the team has dropped three straight games.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He missed two games earlier in the week before returning on Friday. However, Duarte only played 14 minutes in that contest, so possibly the Pacers are still being cautious with him. That being said, he could be sidelined during the back-to-back set on Saturday as a precaution. Jeremy Lamb would benefit the most, but wouldn't be anything more than a low-end streaming option.

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Chris Duarte (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Detroit due to a right shoulder ailment. Justin Holiday was bumped into the starting five in place of Duarte on Monday and logged 31 minutes, giving him some DFS appeal, even as Kelan Martin will draw starting duties Wednesday. Duarte, who scored in double figures in each of his first nine professional contests, has been held to single digits in three of his last five. The 24-year-old rookie has knocked down at least one triple in each game he has appeared thus far. His next chance to suit up comes Friday vs. the Hornets.