Toppin is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Spurs, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pascal Siakam is returning to the lineup Monday, forcing Toppin to play from the bench. Toppin will be Siakam's top backup at power forward to begin the 2025-26 season, and he could see a boost in minutes as a small-ball center following the departure of Myles Turner.

Toppin is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason contest against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin will get the start in this preseason tune-up. However, he's not expected to be a starter once the regular season begins, as he's entrenched behind Pascal Siakam in the depth chart. Toppin should see consistent minutes off the bench, though.

Toppin tallied zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes during Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin entered Game 7 riding a streak of three straight double-digit scoring efforts but went scoreless in Sunday's finale. Despite the quiet finish, the forward delivered a streaky but impactful postseason off the bench, averaging 9.4 points on 48.5 percent shooting and 32.1 percent from three across 19.2 minutes per game, highlighted by a pair of 20-point performances. In the regular season, Toppin appeared in 79 games (four starts) and averaged 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 52.9 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from beyond the arc in 19.6 minutes per contest.

Toppin totaled 20 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds and two steals over 23 minutes during Thursday's 108-91 victory over the Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin continues to be a force to be reckoned with off the bench for the Pacers in the NBA Finals. The Dayton product has now scored 17 or more points three times during this series, making him one of the most consistent scoring threats on the team.

Toppin registered 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 111-104 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin was fantastic despite the loss, scoring at least 17 points for the third time in the past five games. Rick Carlisle opted to go with Myles Turner down the stretch, a decision that was met with some confusion given the play of Toppin. The Pacers squandered a great opportunity to go up 3-1 and will now head to Oklahoma City for what promises to be another fast-paced matchup.

Toppin chipped in 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-8 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Thursday's 111-110 win over the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin continues to play a key role for the Pacers despite logging somewhat limited minutes off the bench. With that said, he has now played at least 25 minutes in two straight games, scoring 18 and 17 points respectively. Both teams opted to go small down the stretch of Game 1, allowing Toppin to play as a makeshift center. Thursday's win gives Indiana a 1-0 lead, with Game 2 scheduled for Sunday in Oklahoma City.

Toppin notched 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three blocks over 25 minutes during Saturday's 125-108 win over New York in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin scored at least 15 points for just the second time this postseason, adding a season-high three blocks. Despite playing a somewhat inconsistent role, Toppin continues to do the little things well, giving the Pacers an alternative look, if and when Myles Turner is struggling. Saturday's win sees the Pacers advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000, where a matchup with the high-flying Thunder awaits.

Toppin amassed five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 130-121 win over the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin logged no more than 20 minutes for the fifth straight game, continuing to serve as a complementary piece for the Pacers. In 11 games over the past month, Toppin has averaged just 7.9 points and 3.4 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game. The victory gives the Pacers a 3-1 lead over the Knicks, with the series now heading back to New York.

Toppin chipped in 20 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Sunday's 129-109 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin dropped 20 points in 21 minutes, helping the Pacers to an emphatic Game 4 victory over the Cavaliers. This was the first time Toppin has scored at least 20 points since a win over Denver back on April 6. Now leading the series 3-1, Indiana have a chance to wrap things up when the two teams meet again Tuesday.

Toppin ended with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 win over the Bucks in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Unlike Game 1, Toppin led the entire second in minutes played. He still had a minimal workload, however, as the Pacers seem content to rely heavily on their starters. It seems to be working with a 2-0 start to the series, so it's unlikely that the Pacers will make any drastic changes.