Micah

Potter

Potter had the most productive offensive night of his NBA career on Tuesday, only missing two shots from the field and recording his first 20-point game. While the rebounding production was limited, he recorded a complete stat line in 23 minutes. Jay Huff (four points, four rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 25 minutes) remains the starter, but the Pacers have made sure to get Potter the minutes needed to be impactful. He isn’t a must-roster player in deep leagues, but Potter is worth a look for those seeking frontcourt depth.

Potter is available after initially being listed as questionable. While he’s likely to come off the bench, Potter has played more minutes than starter Jay Huff in each of the Pacers’ last two games.

Potter is back on the injury report, but he was also questionable for Friday’s loss to the Wizards. The 6-foot-9 forward/center played 26 minutes off the bench the last time out, and he should take on a similar role against the Mavericks if available.

After playing 21 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Wizards, Huff played 16 in Friday’s rematch. The good news for fantasy managers is that he shot 5-of-8 from beyond the arc, but his production was largely limited to points and three-pointers. For the second straight night, Micah Potter (18/5/2/1 with four three-pointers) played more minutes than Huff despite coming off the bench. Huff remains the preferred option for fantasy managers, but those competing in deeper leagues should consider Potter if they’re in dire need of a frontcourt player.

Potter is available after playing 27 minutes off the bench in Thursday’s loss to the Wizards. His playing time may decrease for Friday’s rematch, making Potter a challenging player to trust in most fantasy leagues.

Also listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday’s loss to the Wizards, Potter played 27 minutes off the bench. If he’s available for the rematch, Potter’s playing time will likely decrease, with starter Jay Huff playing more than the 21 minutes he logged the night prior.

The good news for fantasy managers who have Huff rostered is that he provided solid value in points, rebounds and blocked shots in Thursday’s defeat. The bad news is that he logged 21 minutes, although the back-to-back may have been a factor. Micah Potter (14 points, six rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers) logged 27 minutes off the bench, and those roles may reverse in Friday’s rematch.

Initially questionable for Tuesday’s game, Potter will provide the Pacers with additional frontcourt depth, likely off the bench. Even when allowed to start, he isn’t worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.

Potter is dealing with a sprained left ankle. If he’s unable to play, the Pacers will be light on frontcourt options, as Pascal Siakam (personal) and Ivica Zubac (ankle) are already out. Jay Huff and Jarace Walker should play heavy minutes on Thursday if Potter sits.

Potter started the Pacers’ game on Tuesday but was pushed to a reserve role for this one. However, his minutes only decreased by two. He ended up setting a new season-high for scoring and recorded his third double-double of the season. With Ivica Zubac expected to be sidelined for a while, Potter should be a big part of the rotation in Indiana for the remainder of the season, which could lead to more productive outings like this one.