Coach Nate Bjorkgren said McDermott (ankle) practiced Friday and is expected to play Saturday against the Suns, Tony East of the West Indianapolis Community News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old sustained the left ankle sprain during Wednesday's matchup with the Rockets, but it appears he won't miss any additional time. McDermott is averaging 10.9 points and 3.8 rebounds in 23.5 minutes this season and should be back on the court Saturday.

McDermott won't return to Wednesday's game against the Rockets with a left ankle sprain, Jeremiah Johnson of Fox Sports Indiana reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old suffered the injury during the second half and subsequently made his way to the locker room. McDermott had six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds in six minutes before exiting the contest. He should be considered questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Suns until the team updates his status.

McDermott posted 18 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-6 FT) and nine rebounds in Thursday's victory over the Cavs.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott tallied a season-low two points his last time out, but he bounced back with a strong effort Thursday that included a season-high 18 points. He was the only Pacer reserve to score in double figures and fell one board shy of his first double-double of the season. Though he remains on the fringes of fantasy relevance, McDermott has at least improved his stock by boosting his rebounding to a career-best 5.0 per game through five contests.

McDermott tallied 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal across 27 minutes Sunday in the Pacers' 108-107 win over the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott has popped for double-digit points in each of the Pacers' first three games, but aside from drilling a handful of three-pointers (five), his production in other categories is lacking. That's nothing new for McDermott, who hasn't averaged more than 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 steals or 0.5 blocks in any of his first six NBA seasons. He likely won't be worth using as anything more than a points and three-pointers streamer in deeper leagues in 2020-21.

McDermott (knee) is off the injury report for Friday's preseason game against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott was dealing with a knee bruise, but he's feeling healthy enough to play in Indiana's preseason finale. The Pacers' regular-season opener is Wednesday against the Knicks.

McDermott (knee) practiced Wednesday, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott left the Pacers' preseason game on Monday due to a bruised knee, but he's shaken off the injury and practiced in full Wednesday. It seems likely he'll play Friday against the 76ers.

McDermott (knee) won't return to Monday's preseason game against Cleveland, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott suffered a bruised knee in the first half, and the Pacers will hold him out the rest of the way, likely as a precaution. His next chance to return comes Friday against the 76ers.

McDermott is questionable to return to Monday's preseason game against the Cavaliers due to a left knee contusion, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott played only three minutes during the first half before heading to the locker room with the injury. Given the proximity to next week's season opener, the team figures to be cautious with his potential return Monday.

McDermott scored 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while adding two rebounds, and assist and a steal in 28 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 107-104 preseason loss to the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

With T.J. Warren (foot) sidelined, Aaron Holiday (three points, four assists in 23 minutes) got the start for the Pacers but it was McDermott who took the most advantage of the opportunity, leading the Pacers' bench in scoring on the night. The 28-year-old has played for five different teams in six NBA seasons and has never lived up to his billing as the 11th overall pick in the 2014 draft, but he could see a significant role on the second unit this year in Indiana, at least until Jeremy Lamb (knee) is ready to rejoin the lineup.

McDermott provided 23 points (8-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and a steal across 21 minutes in Friday's 109-92 win against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

With a host of Pacers riding the pine on Friday, McDermott went off in the second unit. He drilled five threes in 11 attempts from beyond the arc and posted his second-best scoring total of the season. His 2019-20 averages are the best of his six-year career, which has included stints with five different teams.