Tyler Hansbrough (strep throat) is expected to play through his illness. "It's just a little strep throat, but I don't think it's going to limit him in any way," said Frank Vogel. Hansbrough is going to see an increased role with Jeff Foster (back) extremely limited.

The Pacers lost at home on Saturday despite an impressive game from Tyler Hansbrough, who had 17 points, seven rebounds and two steals off the bench. Hansbrough played just 20 minutes, however, and we can't expect this level of efficiency very often. He is worth monitoring but shouldn't be owned in 12-team leagues at the moment.

Tyler Hansbrough started the second half of Friday's game when Roy Hibbert left with an ankle injury, but still managed just four points on 1-of-5 shooting with three rebounds in 24 minutes. Hansbrough has fallen off the standard-league fantasy radar lately, but if the Pacers suffer an injury in the frontcourt he could be a capable fill-in. Hibbert returned to action in the second half.

Tyler Hansbrough played through an eye injury on Wednesday and had eight points and zero rebounds in an easy win over the Hawks. Hansbrough's season low in boards was three coming into this one and we're still not sure how he went 22 minutes without grabbing one, although maybe we can blame it on the goggles he was wearing. He's a borderline fantasy player to own right now, averaging 12 points, six boards and a steal. If he blocked shots (one for the season), he'd be much more attractive.

Tyler Hansbrough returned to action on Wednesday January 11.

Tyler Hansbrough (eye) will be fine for Wednesday's game against the Hawks. Hansbrough got scratched in the eye by teammate Jeff Foster during Monday's loss in Philadelphia. There was no serious damage. Hansbrough is locked in for 25-29 minutes per game off the bench as the primary scorer on the Pacers' second unit.

Tyler Hansbrough scored 10 points on 3-of-6 shooting with five rebounds, two assists, and a steal in 19 minutes off the bench on Monday. Hansbrough entered the game averaging 12.9 points with 7.1 boards, 1.1 steals, 0.1 blocks, and a 39.1 percent shooting mark, and owners in 12-team, 8/9 cat formats can do better. Psycho T's two assists tonight were his first helpers on the season.

Through eight games, Tyler Hansbrough has 87 field goals and 57 rebounds but not a single assist to his credit. None at all. He's the only Pacers player without an assist and is one of just three NBA players averaging more than 20 minutes who are assist-less, the others being Derrick Favors and Joel Anthony. We're guessing Hansbrough drops the first dime.

Tyler Hansbrough (hand) will play on Wednesday against Miami. Hansbrough had his hand checked out by team doctors who gave him clearance to play. He'll assume his usual role in the rotation and does enough to be owned in most leagues, though his lack of peripherals severely limits his upside.

Tyler Hansbrough came off the bench Monday and had 15 points, 13 rebounds and a steal in 32 minutes. It's too bad he doesn't block shots, but he had a fantastic preseason and looked great tonight. Despite splitting and sharing minutes with David West, Hansbrough has earned the trust of the coaching staff and seems guaranteed for at least 30 minutes per game. He should now be owned in most leagues.