Sampson is questionable for Friday's game against Golden State due to a left ankle sprain.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson wasn't previously listed on the team's injury report, so it's unclear as to when he picked up this injury. The team figures to re-evaluate him during pregame warmups before another update emerges.

Sampson will draw the spot start at power forward for Friday's game against the Bulls, Jay Allen of Rip City Radio 620 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson will replace Domantes Sabonis (knee) in the starting lineup. He has averaged 6.6 points and 3.1 rebounds across 21.2 minutes in 7 starts this season.

Sampson (back) will be available Tuesday against the Lakers, Scott Agness of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

A back issue has been hindering Sampson, and he hasn't appeared in a game since Nov. 16. However, he's overcome his injury and will be able to take the court if needed Tuesday.

Sampson is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to lower back soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson was recalled from the G League earlier in the day, but a back issue may keep him out of Tuesday's action. He'll likely need to go through pregame warmups before a decision on his availability is made.

The Pacers recalled Sampson (back) from the G League's Fort Wayne Mad Ants on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

After missing nearly a month with a sore back, Sampson saw his first game action since Nov. 16 with Fort Wayne on Monday. The veteran forward looked plenty healthy in his 29-minute outing for the Mad Ants, putting up a team-high 24 points (10-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) to go with 11 boards, three blocks and two assists in a 125-124 win over the Wisconsin Herd. His promotion back to the NBA level implies that he'll be ready to go for the Pacers' game Tuesday versus the Lakers, though he's not guaranteed to be one of the 13 players Indiana makes active for the contest.

Sampson (back) is considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson is still nursing a sore back, which has kept him out of action for a full calendar month. He spent time in the G League over the weekend, however, so that would seem to imply that the Pacers believe he'll be ready to return to NBA action in the near future. In nine appearances this season, Sampson is averaging 18.4 minutes per game, but given that the Pacers are healthier than they were in November, he could have trouble reaching that figure upon his return.

Sampson (back) was assigned to the G League on Sunday, Scott Agness of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson, who's been held out of the past 13 games due to back soreness will head to Fort Wayne in order to get up to speed. Depending on his comfort level with the Mad Ants, the veteran forward has a good chance at making a return to Indiana later this week.

Sampson (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

A sore lower back has prevented Sampson from taking the court over the past 13 games, but it's possible he makes his return Sunday. More information could arrive following the Pacers' morning shootaround.

Sampson (back) is out Friday against the Hawks, J. Michael of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson continues to work back from a back issue that has kept him sidelined since Nov. 18. His next chance to play arrives Sunday against the Hornets.

Sampson (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

A back injury has kept Sampson sidelined since mid-November, though it sounds like he could return Friday in Atlanta. The Pacers will likely wait and see how Sampson feels following the team's morning shootaround before determining his availability.