Sampson has been placed in concussion protocol ahead of Saturday's game against the Thunder, J. Michael of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson was hit in the head by Blake Griffin during Thursday's game and wasn't clear-headed even after the game ended. There's a good chance he'll sit out Saturday. If that's the case, more minutes would be available for Kelan Martin and Doug McDermott.

Sampson (head) will not return to Thursday's game against Detroit had to be helped to the locker room in the second half.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson suffered a head injury after he had started and played 20 minutes of action Thursday, scoring eight points and adding six boards. The severity of the injury is unclear at this time, but he's being evaluated and should be considered questionable at the moment for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City.

Sampson will start Saturday's game against the Pistons, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson is getting the nod over Justin Holiday, and it will be Sampson's first start of the season. In the seven games this season that Sampson has seen double-digit minutes, he's averaged 6.0 points and 4.1 rebounds.

Sampson has been suspended one game without pay following an on-court altercation, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson returned from a back injury Monday against the Spurs, but after headbutting Patty Mills in that game, he'll be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup against Oklahoma City. Kelan Martin could see slightly increased run Wednesday.

Sampson (back) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson sat out Friday against the Jazz due to a back injury, but he'll be available Sunday. That said, he's not a part of the regular rotation.

Sampson is out for Friday's game against the Jazz due to lower back soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson hasn't been a part of the Pacers' rotation for the past four games. His absence won't affect the gameplan.

Sampson logged 16 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3PT, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and one block in a 141-137 win Wednesday over the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson missed nearly the entire month of March due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, and then a knee injury, but since his return the young forward has surprisingly been a critical part of the Pacers' rotation, averaging 9.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 17 minutes over his last three games. With starters Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (hip) having missed the past few games, bench players like Sampson, Kelan Martin and Aaron Holiday have been appointed additional minutes. Expect the forward's minutes to decrease once Sabonis and Brogdon return from their respective injuries.

Sampson (knee) was available but did not play Sunday against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson had been questionable due to soreness in his left knee but did not play in the overtime loss despite being listed as available. The 28-year-old hasn't appeared in a game in three weeks.

Sampson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson has been dealing with left knee soreness and hasn't appeared in a game since March 1. However, he usually only sees time in blowouts or when a frontcourt player is injured.

Sampson (knee) won't play Friday against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson was questionable due to left knee soreness heading into Friday's game and will be unable to suit up. His absence shouldn't have a significant impact on Indiana's rotation.