Toppin will undergo surgery to place a screw in his right foot Monday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Toppin will be out at least three months.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin will likely miss a considerable amount of time following this surgery. Head coach Rick Carlisle told the media not to ask about Toppin's status until Feb. 1. The team will likely turn to Jay Huff, Jarace Walker and Tony Bradley to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Toppin (foot) will miss at least a month, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin went down with what was initially reported as a hamstring injury during Sunday's game against the Timberwolves. However, he's now listed as out due to a right foot stress reaction. The injury is severe enough to keep him sidelined for a considerable period. The team will likely turn to Jarace Walker and Tony Bradley to help shoulder the load in Toppin's absence.

Toppin suffered a right hamstring injury during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Timberwolves, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin left the game in the third quarter and did not return due to what was originally described as a right leg injury. Head coach Rick Carlisle clarified postgame that Toppin's injury was to his hamstring, and he will undergo imaging, with the hopes of it being nothing serious. Jarace Walker and Tony Bradley could see expanded roles if Toppin is forced to miss time.

Toppin won't return to Sunday's game against Minnesota due to right leg soreness, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toppin exited the game with 3:11 remaining in the third quarter and was ruled out shortly thereafter. He'll finish with nine points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes. Jarace Walker and Tony Bradley are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.

Toppin amassed 20 points (8-18 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 40 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Indiana didn't get much out of their centers Thursday, so coach Rick Carlisle leaned on some smaller lineups with Jarace Walker and Toppin both getting extended looks. Carlisle is still figuring out some rotation questions, and Toppin certainly made a strong statement that he'd like to be more involved with the way he played Thursday. Even though Toppin didn't hit a three, fantasy managers couldn't have asked for a better start, and his work from beyond the arc should improve, given he's shot 35.3 percent from deep in his career.

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.