NBA
Injury report for Indiana Pacers at New Orleans Pelicans (NBA, Smoothie King Center): Indiana Pacers have 3 out and 0 doubtful; injury news for New Orleans Pelicans could not be confirmed.
Indiana Pacers
- Johnny FurphySGOut
Knee injury; expected out until at least Jan 2 · Expected return: Not before Jan 2, 2027
- Aaron NesmithSFOut
Hamstring injury; ruled out for opener (out until at least Oct 23)
- T.J. McConnellPGOut
Hamstring injury; ruled out for opener (out until at least Oct 23)
Tyrese Haliburton returns from June 2025 Achilles tear (mild right ankle tweak in preseason, MRI encouraging)
New Orleans Pelicans
Injury info unavailable
No notable changes (Dejounte Murray's toe was being managed in preseason; opener status unconfirmed)