Ben Sheppard
SG/SF IND
Thu 1/1/26 9:20 AM

Sheppard (calf) registered 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 112-110 loss to the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Sheppard had started in six of his prior eight appearances before missing time due to a calf strain, but the third-year wing was deployed off the bench Wednesday in his return from an 11-game absence. He provided the Pacers with some quality scoring on the second unit, but his stat line was otherwise lacking in supplementary production. With Indiana now as healthy as it's been all season on the wing and at point guard, Sheppard may not have the opportunity to see his minutes pick up even once he's fully ramped back up from the calf injury.

Ben Sheppard
SG/SF IND
Wed 12/31/25 1:25 PM

Sheppard (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Sheppard was last seen during the Dec. 3 loss to the Nuggets, but he's recovered from a left calf strain and is ready for game action. With the Pacers a bit healthier now than they were the last time Sheppard was available, the guard is ticketed for a reserve role Wednesday. Sheppard has averaged 5.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.3 minutes per tilt across 11 games off the bench this season.

Ben Sheppard
SG/SF IND
Tue 12/30/25 4:24 PM

Sheppard (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Sheppard hasn't appeared in a game since suffering a Grade 1 calf strain Dec. 3, but he's currently listed as day-to-day. If he's able to give it a go Wednesday, the Pacers will likely monitor his minutes closely.

Ben Sheppard
SG/SF IND
Mon 12/29/25 1:24 PM

Sheppard is out for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a left calf strain.
EDGE Analysis
The Pacers had initially upgraded Sheppard to questionable before ruling out the guard, suggesting his return is imminent. With Sheppard out Monday, T.J. McConnell should pick up a few extra minutes in the Indiana backcourt.

Ben Sheppard
SG/SF IND
Sun 12/28/25 6:19 PM

Sheppard (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Sheppard hasn't appeared in a game since suffering a Grade 1 calf strain Dec. 3. However, he has a chance to make his return to the hardwood Monday. Even if he's available, Sheppard would likely have his minutes monitored.

Ben Sheppard
SG/SF IND
Sat 12/27/25 1:33 PM

Sheppard (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
Sheppard hasn't played since Dec. 3 due to a Grade 1 left calf strain and is without a concrete timetable for a return. He should be considered week-to-week until the Pacers offer an update on his recovery.

Ben Sheppard
SG/SF IND
Fri 12/19/25 8:39 PM

Sheppard (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Sheppard sustained a Grade 1 left calf strain Dec. 3 and will miss his sixth consecutive contest Saturday. The 24-year-old guard should be considered week-to-week until the Pacers offer an update on his recovery.

Ben Sheppard
SG/SF IND
Mon 12/8/25 5:54 PM

Sheppard has a Grade 1 left calf strain and will miss at least 10 more days, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sheppard is set for an extended absence due to the calf injury after averaging 6.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 25.0 minutes per game in his first 22 regular-season appearances (11 starts). With Aaron Nesmith (knee) also sidelined, Ethan Thompson, T.J. McConnell and Garrison Mathews are candidates for increased playing time.

Ben Sheppard
SG/SF IND
Fri 12/5/25 7:00 PM

Head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday that the Pacers hope Sheppard's (calf) injury isn't a long-term issue, but he remains without a timetable for return, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carlisle said that while the team hopes it's not a long-term problem, the Pacers don't quite know the severity of Sheppard's injury yet. He's dealing with a left calf strain. T.J. McConnell, Johnny Furphy and Garrison Mathews will likely see more action until Sheppard returns.

Ben Sheppard
SG/SF IND
Thu 12/4/25 6:55 PM

Sheppard is out for Friday's game against the Bulls with a left calf strain.
EDGE Analysis
This is a new injury for Sheppard, who's now going to be out for the first time this season. Calf strains have a tendency to be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, but since the Pacers haven't offered a timeline for a return, Sheppard can be deemed day-to-day for the time being. His absence should enhance T.J. McConnell's streaming appeal.