Obi Toppin Injury News & Updates

Toppin will undergo surgery to place a screw in his right foot Monday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

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

Toppin went down with a hamstring injury during Sunday's game against the Timberwolves. 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.

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.

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 posted 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes during Saturday's 128-103 loss to the Grizzlies.

Toppin finished tied for second on the Pacers in scoring with 13 points while leading them in rebounding (9). Bennedict Mathurin (foot) didn't play the fourth quarter in Saturday's loss, and if he is unable to go when Indiana visits Minnesota less than 24 hours later, Toppin could be next in line to start.

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.

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. His fantasy managers couldn't have asked for a better start.

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

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.

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.

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 is in Indiana's starting lineup against Orlando on Friday.

Toppin will make his third start of the season Friday due to Pascal Siakam (elbow) being sidelined. Toppin has averaged 13.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 20.5 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.

Toppin racked up 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 19 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 win over the Cavaliers.

Toppin might have been limited to only 19 minutes, but that was more than enough to stuff the stat sheet and make his presence felt on both ends of the court. The Pacers will rest most of their starters for Friday's game against the Magic, so Toppin should be among the players likely to receive a bump in his usage -- and thus, his fantasy value -- for that contest.

Toppin will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Pascal Siakam will supplant Toppin in the first unit in his return from an elbow injury Tuesday. Toppin has averaged 12.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.2 three-pointers in 19.8 minutes over his last 10 games off the bench.

Toppin ended Sunday's 125-120 win over the Nuggets with 22 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes.

Toppin got the start Sunday due to the absence of Pascal Siakam (elbow) and made a significant impact in the frontcourt, notching his third-best scoring mark of the season and surpassing the 20-point plateau just for the fourth time this season. The Pacers are going to take a cautious approach with Siakam since the playoffs are right around the corner, so it wouldn't be surprising if Toppin remains in the first unit in the final four games of the regular season, particularly if Siakam isn't 100 percent ready to return.

Toppin will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

With Pascal Siakam (elbow) ruled out for Sunday's game in Denver, Toppin will get the start. This will be the second time Toppin has been in the starting lineup for Indiana this season. In his previous start, he had one of the best games of his NBA career, finishing with 34 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in a win over the Timberwolves on March 17.

Toppin amassed 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt) and seven rebounds across 22 minutes during Monday's 111-109 victory over the Kings.

Toppin shined off the Pacers bench in Monday's contest, leading all players in threes made while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and coming up one point short of the 20-point mark. Toppin has connected on five or more threes in four outings, including in two of his last five contests. He has now surpassed the 20-point mark six times this season.

Toppin recorded 20 points (7-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 24 minutes in Monday's 119-103 win over Minnesota.

Toppin shined off the Pacers bench in Monday's contest, leading all players in threes made while reaching the 20-point mark and finishing second on the team in scoring. Toppin has connected on six or more threes in three occasions, including in two of his last five contests (both games again Minnesota). Toppin has reached the 20-point mark in give outings this season.

Toppin will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

After dropping 34 points in Monday's spot start against the Timberwolves, Toppin is unsurprisingly heading back to the bench in Pascal Siakam's (personal) return. Toppin has averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.6 steals in 18.0 minutes in 13 games off the bench since the All-Star break.

Toppin supplied 34 points (12-19 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 45 minutes during Monday's 132-130 overtime win over the Timberwolves.

The fourth-year big man received the starting nod for the first time this season due to Pascal Siakam (personal), Myles Turner (hip) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) being sidelined. Toppin posted a team-high mark in points on top of game highs in rebounds and three-pointers. Additionally, two of his seven three-pointers came in the final 30 seconds of overtime, and he hit the game-winning fadeaway triple from the corner in the final seconds. The 27-year-old also recorded at least 30 points and 10 rebounds for just the second time on the season, marking his second double-double over 64 regular-season appearances.

Toppin will start Monday's game against Minnesota, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

It'll be the first start of the season for Toppin, who joins the first unit in the absence of Pascal Siakam (personal). Toppin has averaged 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.5 steals in 17.9 minutes over his last eight games, although he's set for bump in playing time against the Timberwolves.

Toppin finished Friday's 112-100 victory over the 76ers with 11 points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 25 minutes.

Toppin's fantasy value isn't going to be very high as long as he continues to play off the bench, but the veteran is more than capable of producing solid stat lines in this role from time to time. It's worth noting Toppin has scored in double digits in three of his last six games while playing more than 20 minutes just once over that stretch. He might carry value as a potential streaming option or waiver target on deep formats, but even if he's playing well at times, his upside shouldn't be very high due to the nature of his role in the rotation.

Toppin supplied 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 115-102 victory over the Rockets.

Toppin reached double-digits for the first time in his past four games, helping the Pacers to a relatively comfortable victory. Indiana is largely healthy at the moment and playing arguably their best basketball of the season. This has resulted in Toppin playing no more than 17 minutes on most nights, limiting his on-court opportunities.

Toppin logged 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 17 minutes during Monday's 125-116 loss to the Nuggets.

Toppin provided a lift off the bench Monday, leading the second unit in scoring. However, the fifth-year forward struggled from beyond the arc, and over his last three outings, he has shot only 3-for-13 from downtown. However, Toppin has still recorded double-digit points in each of his last four outings, including a season-high 31 points on Feb. 12.

Toppin ended Thursday's 127-113 victory over Memphis with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes.

Toppin was a spark for Indiana off the bench in Thursday's outing, coming out of the All-Star Break by ending as one of six Pacers players with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Toppin, who has also hauled in a bench-high-tying rebound total, has recorded at least 10 points and five boards on 17 occasions.

Toppin contributed 31 points (11-19 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 32 minutes in Wednesday's 134-130 overtime win over Washington.

Toppin dominated Wednesday's overtime contest off the bench, leading all players in scoring and threes made while finishing with a double-digit rebound total in an impressive 30-10 double-double showcase. Toppin set new season high marks in scoring, rebounds and threes made, also recording his first double-double of the campaign.

Toppin accumulated 14 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 124-117 loss to the Lakers.

With Myles Turner (neck) unavailable, Thomas Bryant got the start at center for the Pacers but played just 23 minutes, while Toppin saw a nearly equal workload from the second unit. Toppin has scored in double digits in four of the last five games, averaging 11.0 points, 5.0 boards, 1.4 threes and 1.0 assists in 18.6 minutes a contest over that stretch, but he may see only a modest boost in his usage if Turner misses any further action.

Toppin contributed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in nine minutes during Tuesday's 112-89 loss to Portland.

With just nine minutes of action, Toppin saw his lowest workload since Dec. 26. He's averaged just 15.8 minutes over his last 10 appearances, but has been productive in those limited minutes with 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists.

Toppin registered 18 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 15 minutes during Saturday's 132-127 win over the Hawks.

Topping fell one rebound short of what would have been his first double-double of the season. Much like the 2023-24 campaign, Toppin's role seemingly fluctuates from one game to the next. As long as the Pacers remain relatively healthy, he will continue to serve as an energy piece off the bench, providing serviceable production on both ends of the floor.

Toppin chipped in 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Thursday's 140-110 loss to the Spurs.

Toppin provided an offensive spark off the Pacers bench in Thursday's blowout contest, connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes while leading all Indiana second unit players in scoring. Toppin, who was one of five Indiana players in double figures Thursday, has reached double figures off bench in three of his last five contests.

Toppin recorded 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals over 18 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 108-93 victory over Cleveland.

The three steals tied his season high, and Toppin has scored in double digits in five of the last six games -- although he hasn't delivered more than 12 points since Dec. 19. The fifth-year big is averaging 10.2 points, 4.2 boards, 1.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 threes in 19.2 minutes over that six-game stretch.

Toppin had four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 12 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Bucks.

Toppin returned from a two-game absence but struggled to rediscover the form from prior to his ankle injury. Although this was far from a convincing performance, Toppin has been a solid piece for the Pacers this season, at one point scoring double-digits in nine straight games. His playing time should increase as he continues to work his way back from the injury, to the point where he is once again flirting with 20 minutes per contest.

Toppin (ankle) is available to play Tuesday against the Bucks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Toppin will be returning from a two-game absence, and there's no word of any restrictions. With this news, Jarace Walker could see a few less minutes Tuesday. Toppin has averaged 10.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals in 19.9 minutes over his last 10 appearances.

Toppin (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Toppin has missed the last two games due to a left ankle sprain, but he could make his return New Year's Eve. Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy would all be in line to see more minutes off the bench if Toppin isn't cleared to play Tuesday.

Toppin (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Toppin will miss a second straight game due to a left ankle sprain. In his absence, Jarace Walker and Johnny Furphy are candidates for increased roles. Toppin's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Bucks.

Toppin (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Boston, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Toppin missed Friday's contest due to a left ankle sprain and is at risk of missing a second straight game. Jarace Walker played 28 minutes Friday and would likely see an expanded role once again if Toppin can't go Sunday.

Toppin (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Celtics.

Toppin will miss Friday's contest due to a left ankle sprain he suffered against the Thunder. Jarace Walker will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Toppin's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boston.

Toppin (ankle) is unlikely to play Friday against Boston, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Toppin sat out the second half of Thursday's matchup against OKC after going down with a left ankle sprain, and coach Rick Carlisle noted after the game that he expects Toppin to miss Friday's clash. Jarace Walker would be a candidate for an expanded role if Toppin is ultimately ruled out.

Toppin won't return to Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a left ankle sprain. He recorded five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over seven minutes before departing.

Toppin suffered the ankle injury early in Thursday's matchup and attempted to tough it out, but it was clear he was moving a bit gingerly. He'll be considered questionable for Friday's game against Boston until the team evaluates the 26-year-old further.

Toppin (ankle) has returned to Thursday's game against the Thunder, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Toppin sprained his left ankle during the first quarter, though he returned to action midway through the second. The big man should be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way, but Jarace Walker could see an uptick in playing time if Toppin is limited.

Toppin sustained a sprained left ankle during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Thunder and is questionable to return.

Toppin supplied five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and a rebound across three minutes before heading back to the locker room. If he's unable to return, Jarace Walker will likely see an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.

Toppin provided 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 21 minutes during Sunday's 119-104 victory over the Pelicans.

The four made threes were a season high for Toppin, who continues to be a force from Indiana's second unit. The fifth-year forward has scored in double digits in seven straight games, averaging 15.4 points, 6.4 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.4 steals in 22.3 minutes a contest over that stretch while shooting 59.4 percent from the floor and 43.2 percent from beyond the arc.

Toppin ended Friday's 121-107 victory over the 76ers with 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three steals in 31 minutes.

Toppin provided a spark off the bench in small-ball lineups for the Pacers against a 76ers team that lost Joel Embiid (nose) in the first half, recording a season-high three steals and falling just one point shy of his season-high mark of 21 points set back during a Nov. 15 loss to the Heat. Toppin has been on a heater since the calendar turned to December, averaging 15.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 22.6 minutes per game through his last six outings. The 26-year-old versatile forward is worth streaming in fantasy leagues while he's running hot from the second unit, but he would likely need an injury to a member of Indiana's frontcourt in order to gain more stable playing time.

Toppin finished Friday's 132-123 victory over the Bulls with 17 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one block in 21 minutes.

After an indifferent start to the season, Toppin has found some form of late, averaging 15.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 three-pointers and 1.6 combined steals and blocks in 20.5 minutes per game over the past week. While the production has been above average, his playing time is actually in line with his season average, meaning this could simply be a case of Toppin going through a purple patch offensively.

Toppin returned to Sunday's game against the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Toppin was hit while dunking during the third quarter and sustained a left ankle sprain. However, he's back and should be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.

Toppin is questionable to return during Sunday's game against Memphis due to a left ankle sprain.

Toppin was hit while dunking during the third quarter, though he remained in the game briefly. If the big man is unable to return for the fourth quarter, Myles Turner and Jarace Walker should pick up the slack the rest of the way.

Toppin notched seven points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 16 minutes during Monday's 114-110 win over the Pelicans.

Toppin has now played 17 or fewer minutes in four straight games, as his upside continues to be capped by limited workloads. He's been particularly cold from beyond the arc this season which doesn't help his case, as he's hitting 29.6 percent of his three-pointers on 3.2 attempts per game.

Toppin racked up 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 130-119 loss to the Raptors.

The Pacers have been decimated by injuries in the frontcourt in recent games, but Toppin continues to play off the bench since he fits extremely well in that role. The former Dayton standout has scored in double digits six times this season, but he's posted his two best scoring outputs of the campaign in his last three games. His current season-high scoring mark is the 21-point effort he delivered in a loss to the Heat on Nov. 15. Even though Toppin is not expected to move to the starting lineup any time soon, he should enjoy an uptick in his fantasy upside as long as Indiana remains depleted in the frontcourt.

Toppin produced 21 points (8-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 21 minutes during Friday's 124-111 loss to the Heat.

Toppin's 21 points Friday were his most of the 2024-25 regular season and the first time he eclipised the 20-point mark since April 9 against the Raptors (23) last season. Toppin failed to reach double-digit scoring in his last three outings, but perhaps Friday's outing will help kick start his involvement in the Pacers' offense.

Toppin amassed two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 94-90 loss to the Magic.

Toppin returned to the court Wednesday after missing Indiana's previous game due to an ankle injury, seeing limited action off the bench despite doing a little bit of everything in his time on the floor. Toppin recorded a team-high-tying pair of blocks in just south of 20 minutes, the first time this year he has recorded more than one block. Look for Toppin to see his role continue to expand and improve as he works his way back to full strength.

Toppin (ankle) will play Wednesday versus Orlando, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Toppin will return from a one-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Toppin is averaging 22.8 minutes per game across his last five contests, with 58.0% percent of his minutes coming at the power forward position.

Toppin (ankle) will be listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Orlando, Tony East of SI.comreports.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Toppin was able to go through portions of practice Tuesday which included shooting drills. Toppin missed his first game of the campaign Sunday against the Knicks but he appears to be day-to-day.

Toppin (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Knicks, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Toppin will miss his first game of the season due to a left ankle sprain. Given all of the injuries in Indiana's frontcourt, Jarace Walker and Enrique Freeman are candidates for increased roles off the bench versus New York.

Toppin is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks due to a left ankle sprain.

Toppin is a new addition to the injury report, and his potential absence would hurt the Pacers due to their lack of depth in the frontcourt. Toppin has scored in double digits in four of his nine appearances this season while averaging 20.8 minutes per game off the bench.

Toppin put up 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists in Monday's 134-127 victory over Dallas.

Toppin has been a consistent contributor among Indiana's second unit, chipping in seven or more points in every game after the season opener. He averages 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocks over 21.3 minutes this season, but with Aaron Nesmith (ankle) potentially out for an extended period of time, it is likely Toppin will see an increase in usage until Nesmith returns.

Toppin finished Wednesday's 135-132 nailbiter victory over the Celtics with 18 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.

Toppin recorded season highs in both points (18) and minutes (33), and has put up at least 14 for a third consecutive game. Despite concerns regarding playing time in the previous contest against the Magic, Toppin was second among all bench players in minutes Wednesday night, only behind Bennedict Mathurin (43). He is averaging 11.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks and an impressive 37.5 percent from three to begin the season.

Toppin finished Monday's 119-115 loss to the Magic with 14 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds over 14 minutes.

Toppin led the Pacers' bench in scoring Monday, and he did most of his damage from deep. Despite his strong shooting performance, Toppin played a season-low 14 minutes and saw less playing time then fellow reserves Ben Sheppard (23) and Isaiah Jackson (22).

Toppin (neck) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons.

Toppin missed the Pacers' preseason finale due to a neck injury but will be good to go for the regular season. He held a consistent role during his first season in Indiana last year, averaging 10.3 points in 21.1 minutes per game across 82 regular-season appearances (28 starts).

Toppin is out for Friday's preseason game versus the Hornets due to a neck injury, Tony East of SI.com reports.

While the severity of Toppin's neck injury is uncertain, he will miss Indiana's preseason finale. Toppin's neck chance to suit up is the Pacers' regular-season opener against the Pistons on Oct. 23.

Toppin totaled eight points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two steals, one rebound and one assist across 17 minutes in Monday's preseason loss to the Grizzlies.

With Pascal Siakam receiving a scheduled day of rest, Toppin got the start at the four-spot Monday. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as the club's primary backup at power forward, and he could see minutes at the center position as well. Toppin is coming off a career-best year with Indiana, during which he averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 combined steals plus blocks across 21.1 minutes per game while playing in all 82 regular-season outings. The big man also shot a career-high 57.3 percent from the field in the 2023-24 campaign.

Toppin will start Monday's preseason game against the Grizzlies.

With Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith resting, Toppin and Jarace Walker will enter the starting lineup. Last Thursday, Toppin posted six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and a steal in 17 minutes off the bench during a win over the Cavaliers.

Toppin intends to sign a four-year, $60 million contract to stay with the Pacers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Toppin proved his worth as a top contributor for the club this year in both the playoffs and regular-season. The big man averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 21.1 minutes across 82 regular-season games. The 26-year-old also posted career highs across the board, and he shot 57.3 percent from the field and 40.3 percent from deep.

The Pacers issued Toppin a qualifying offer Wednesday, making him a restricted free agent, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Toppin set career highs across the board during his first season in Indiana, as he averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 stocks in 21.1 minutes across 82 regular-season appearances. He also provided a spark off the bench during the postseason, scoring at least 10 points in six straight games at one point. During that stretch, Toppin averaged 15.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game.

Toppin posted 21 points (8-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block over 24 minutes in Thursday's 120-98 win over Milwaukee in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Toppin gave Indiana a much-needed lift off the bench, leading all Pacers in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes and ending two rebounds shy of a double-double in just under 25 minutes on the second unit. Toppin has been stellar off the bench this postseason but posted his best outing of the playoffs thus far in the series-clinching victory. Toppin concluded the first-round series by surpassing the double-digit scoring mark in four straight outings.

Toppin finished with 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and six rebounds over 17 minutes in Friday's 121-118 overtime win over Milwaukee in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

Toppin provided a nice spark off Indiana's bench to help his squad take a series lead over Milwaukee, leading all bench players in scoring while ending as one of five Pacers with 15 or more points in the overtime contest. Toppin posted his highest point total of the postseason thus far, surpassing the double-digit mark for the first time of the series. If Toppin can continue to produce the rest of the series like he did in Game 3, Indiana will continue to find itself in a good position to come out on top in the quarterfinals against the Bucks.

Toppin amassed nine points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 125-108 victory over the Bucks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

Although Toppin has largely been a non-factor for the Pacers recently, he provided solid support in the second unit during the Game 2 victory. Players like Toppin can hold a lot of value for fantasy players in DFS contests, as his inexpensive salary can help lineups stay below the salary cap after adding elite players. His 9/8 line is an encouraging sign that Toppin can match the value of his DFS salary moving forward.

Toppin (ankle) is officially available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

No surprise here, as Toppin had been previously reported to be trending in this direction. Barring any setbacks with his ankle, the 26-year-old should be in line for his usual workload.

Toppin (ankle) is expected to suit up in Sunday's game against Atlanta, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Toppin is going through his standard pregame warm-ups. Coach Rick Carlisle noted that he expects the 26-year-old to be available Sunday.

Toppin (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Toppin picked up his ankle issue Friday against the Cavaliers and was unable to return to the game. The Pacers are pretty banged up right now, and it's possible that Jarace Walker gets a shot at some rotation minutes if Toppin is unable to go.

Toppin won't return to Friday's game against the Cavaliers due to a left ankle sprain, Pat Boylan of Bally Sports Indiana reports. He recorded 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in 16 minutes before exiting.

Toppin tweaked his ankle at the end of the third quarter, and the team announced shortly after that he'd been shut down for the rest of the night. Jarace Walker could pick up a few extra minutes in the fourth quarter with Toppin sidelined.

Toppin contributed 23 points (10-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 140-123 win over the Raptors.

Toppin was the second-leading scorer for the Pacers on Tuesday behind Tyrese Haliburton. It was Toppin's first 20-point outing since Jan. 26 against the Suns, and he saw extended minutes in the fourth quarter with Indiana holding a sizeable lead. Over his last five games, Toppin has averaged 15.8 points on 65.3 percent shooting (including 47.8 percent from three on 4.6 3PA/G), 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 20.2 minutes per game.

Toppin provided 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 loss to the Nets.

Toppin was Indiana's leading bench scorer and was two rebounds shy of a double-double during Wednesday's loss. The 25-year-old big man also logged just his third game of 2023-24 with at least three blocks. Toppin is on fire from deep lately, converting 48.1 percent of his 2.7 three-point attempts per contest over his last 10 appearances.

Toppin closed Monday's 133-111 victory over Brooklyn with 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 19 minutes.

Toppin provided a spark off the Pacers bench while ending as one of three bench players with a double-digit point total to go along with a quartet of rebounds and a trio of assists in just under 20 minutes of action. Toppin posted his eight game of the year with 14 or more points off the bench, doing so in two of his last five appearances.

Toppin (ankle) is good to go for Friday's game versus the Warriors.

Toppin was in danger of missing his first game of the season before getting the green light. He has averaged 7.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.6 steals across 17.8 minutes over the previous five games. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload.

Toppin is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.

If Toppin is forced to the sidelines Friday, Doug McDermott could pick up some extra minutes, but that doesn't mean much with Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner healthy. Check back for official word on Toppin's status closer to Friday's tip.

Toppin closed Monday's 108-103 loss to the Cavaliers with 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes off the bench.

The performance was as close to a double-double as Toppin has come since he went off for 23 and 11 against the Suns on Jan. 26. The fourth-year forward has settled into a consistent but modest role in the Indiana frontcourt, and over 13 games since the All-Star break he's averaging 8.2 points, 4.1 boards, 1.4 assists and 0.8 threes over 18.5 minutes a contest.

Toppin totaled 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 111-97 win over the Magic.

Toppin came in with the second unit and helped dig the Pacers out of an early 15-point deficit. The 26-year old matched Myles Turner with a team-leading eight rebounds, which also tied his third-best rebounding total of the season.

Toppin closed with 14 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 137-120 win over Dallas.

Toppin scored double-digits for just the second time in the past seven games, although he added very little outside of the scoring column. Outside of a few productive stretches, Toppin has been on the outside looking in when it comes to standard league fantasy value. He is outside the top 150 for the season and given his current role, managers are likely to find more serviceable options on the waiver wire.

Toppin finished Monday's 130-122 loss to the Raptors with four points (2-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals over 19 minutes.

Toppin was inefficient and not overly incorporated despite Aaron Nesmith missing his second consecutive game due to a sprained ankle. Toppin has been one of the league's most efficient players from inside the arc on the season, but he still barely merits streaming credibility.

Toppin produced 23 points (10-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 133-131 victory over Phoenix.

Toppin lead the Pacers' bench in scoring Friday and registered his first double-double of the season and the fourth of his four-year career. It's the first time since Dec. 21 against the Grizzlies that Toppin has scored 20-plus points in a game, but he continues to score efficiently as he's shooting 56.9 percent from the field (including 43.5 percent from three) in January.

Toppin (calf) will play in Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Starreports.

Toppin will play through a second straight questionable tag and has yet to miss a game this season. With Pascal Siakam making his debut Friday, Toppin's minutes could trend down going forward.

Toppin (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Toppin has yet to miss a game this season but could sit out the second leg of Indiana's back-to-back Friday due to a left calf strain. If Toppin is unable to suit, Jalen Smith and Jarace Walker are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Toppin is available to play in Thursday's game against the Kings, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Toppin was unable to practice Wednesday and was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update. The Pacers are going to be very shorthanded Thursday, so Toppin could see a healthy amount of minutes if he's able to power through his calf issue.

Toppin (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Kings.

Toppin missed Wednesday's practice with a left calf strain and is at risk of missing Thursday's contest. Considering the game is the opening leg of a back-to-back, the Pacers could exercise caution with Toppin's injury. If that's the case, Jalen Smith and Jarace Walker could see more action.

Toppin didn't practice Wednesday due to a calf issue, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

The extent of the injury remains unclear, but Toppin will likely wind up on the Pacers' injury report for Thursday's game in Sacramento, which should drop Wednesday night. Despite being moved to the bench at the end of December, Toppin has still played well in a reserve role, averaging 10.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 22.3 minutes over his last 12 appearances (one start).

Toppin will move to the bench for Friday's game against Atlanta, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

This is an expected move for the Pacers with Jalen Smith (back) returning from a two-game absence. Toppin has fared well in January, posting averages of 12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.3 three-pointers.

Toppin will start Wednesday's game against the Wizards.

Jalen Smith (back) was a late scratch, so Toppin will start at power forward. Toppin has started 27 games this season, averaging 11.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals-plus-blocks in 23.7 minutes.

Toppin totaled 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 142-130 win over the Bucks.

Toppin put forth a balanced showing off the bench, leading the team in rebounds while ending as one of seven players with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Toppin has hauled in eight or more rebounds in four games this year, surpassing the 15-point mark on 10 occasions.

Toppin will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against Houston.

Toppin exits the starting lineup for just the second time this season, giving way to Jalen Smith. Smith ramping up is a central factor in Toppin heading to the second unit, but Indiana could also be seeking a different look defensively, as Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith join Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner to round out Tuesday's lineup.

Toppin amassed 22 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 28 minutes during Thursday's 116-103 loss to Memphis.

Toppin led all Pacers in scoring and shots made while hauling in a handful of rebounds and notching a pair of steals defensively in a losing effort. Toppin has surpassed the 20-point mark on five occasions this year, doing so for the first time since scoring 20 points Dec. 2 against Miami. Toppin has hauled in five or more rebounds in four contests.

Toppin logged 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 30 minutes during Monday's 151-127 loss to the Clippers.

Toppin was efficient and balanced in his scoring Tuesday, albeit in the context of a blowout and crutched by playing in Indiana's league-best offense. Nonetheless, Toppin has failed to hit double-digit scoring in three of his last five games, so he remains one of the less flashy components of the Pacers' rotation despite his athleticism.

Toppin notched 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt) and two rebounds over 29 minutes during Saturday's 123-109 loss to the Lakers.

Toppin scored in double digits for the fifth straight game despite the fact he wasn't particularly efficient with his shot, and as has been the case in most contests, he didn't do much in other categories. He remains a decent fantasy asset across all categories due to his starting role and his offensive contributions, but his lack of productivity in other areas certainly limit his upside.

Toppin (ankle) is available for Monday's matchup against the Celtics.

As expected, Toppin has been upgraded from questionable to available and will play in the In-Season Tournament quarterfinal matchup versus Boston. Over his last eight appearances, Toppin has averaged 17.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 29.3 minutes per game.

Coach Rick Carlisle said he expects Toppin (ankle) to play in Monday's game against the Celtics, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Toppin tweaked his ankle during Saturday's win over Miami and was initially listed as questionable for Monday's matchup. He's trending more toward probable at this point, but he likely won't be officially cleared until closer to the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

Toppin is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Toppin is battling a left ankle sprain. He logged a full workload in Saturday's win over Miami, posting 22 points in 35 minutes, but coach Rick Carlisle mentioned after the victory that Toppin had tweaked his ankle in-game. His status for Monday is uncertain, with Aaron Nesmith and Bruce Brown being candidates for huge workloads if Toppin can't suit up.

Toppin ended Saturday's 144-129 victory over the Heat with 22 points (7-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 35 minutes.

Toppin took the second-fewest shots among Indiana's starters, but he nonetheless finished as the team's second-leading scorer thanks to an ultra-efficient 7-for-8 shooting line. That included a 4-for-5 mark from three-point range, and Toppin has now drained at least three triples in three of his past four games after failing to reach that mark in any of his first 14 contests this season. Perhaps most impressively (and unexpectedly), Toppin tallied four blocked shots Saturday -- he had collected just six swats over 17 games coming into the contest.

Toppin closed with 25 points (10-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 33 minutes during Thursday's 142-132 loss to the Heat.

The 25-year-old forward is emerging as a real asset for the Pacers on the offensive end of the court, although Toppin's defensive limitations still cost him court time on occasion. He's scored at least 15 points in five straight games during which he's played at least 24 minutes, although he's fallen short of that mark in two other contests during that seven-game stretch. With Jalen Smith (knee/heel) sidelined and lacking a firm timeline for his return, Toppin's role in the frontcourt seems secure in the short term.

Toppin ended with 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 132-131 loss to the Raptors.

Toppin rejoined the starting lineup Wednesday with Aaron Nesmith (wrist) unavailable. He scored in double figures for the fourth time in the past five games and was also productive on the defensive side of the ball with two steals. It's unclear whether Toppin or Nesmith will retain a starting role once Nesmith is back in action, but Toppin was productive in Tuesday's bench appearance and has averaged 16.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 28.8 minutes per game over his last five outings.

Toppin is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Toppin will replace Aaron Nesmith (wrist) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Toppin is averaging 10.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 22.1 minutes across his previous 12 starting appearances this season.

Toppin racked up 21 points (9-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, six assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 157-152 victory over the Hawks.

Toppin moved to the bench after a subpar effort Sunday against the Magic in which he was held at six points across 16 minutes, but he bounced back admirably here and posted one of his best scoring outputs of the campaign. It's unclear if the move to the bench will be permanent for the power forward, but it will be hard not to give him minutes if he performs like this regularly. Toppin has scored in double figures in three of his last four outings.

Toppin will move to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

The Pacers are throwing Aaron Nesmith into the starting lineup at Toppin's expense, but it's unclear if this is a permanent move. Toppin is coming off a dud against the Magic on Sunday, a game in which he was held to six points in 16 minutes.

Toppin provided 27 points (12-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 132-126 victory over Philadelphia.

Toppin was nothing short of outstanding Tuesday, and not only because he surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time in the campaign, but also because he was highly efficient from the field and missed just three of his shots -- with two of these coming from beyond the arc. Toppin had a rough start to the season, but he seems to be trending in the right direction of late after scoring in double digits in four of his last six outings.

Toppin provided 19 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals across 27 minutes during Monday's 152-111 win over the Spurs.

Toppin was one of five Pacers to score at least 15 points in Monday's lopsided affair. Interestingly, his three-point production has been non-existent thus far, with Monday snapping a four-game streak with no threes. The 25-year-old hit 34.4 percent of 3.7 threes per game with the Knicks last season.

Toppin ended Saturday's 125-124 loss to the Hornets with 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and four rebounds across 26 minutes.

Topping continues to be a one-dimensional producer for the Pacers, compiling just three assists and one block through six contests thus far. He was efficient with his scoring Saturday, but skepticism grows on if Toppin can expand as a breakout candidate in a new environment. His next opportunity is Monday against San Antonio.

Toppin closed Monday's 112-105 loss to the Bulls with six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes.

Toppin hasn't delivered any eye-catching stat lines across his first three games with Indiana, but he's still in the early stages of building chemistry with Tyrese Haliburton. Toppin is averaging just 20.3 minutes per game, which should gradually rise as he continues settling into the offense.

Toppin recorded 17 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Friday's 109-104 preseason win over the Cavaliers.

Toppin tied with Myles Turner for the most rebounds on the team with nine. After making just five starts for the Knicks last year, Toppin is set to start the regular season as Indiana's starting power forward.

The Knicks traded Toppin to the Pacers for two future second-round picks Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Toppin started just five games for New York in 2022-23, as he was stuck behind Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson in the frontcourt. However, he will likely be competing with rookie Jarace Walker for a starting power forward job in Indiana next year. Last season, Toppin averaged 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.7 minutes across 67 games.

Toppin isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's Game 2 versus the Heat.

Julius Randle will replace Toppin in the starting lineup Tuesday after missing Game 1 with an ankle injury. Toppin averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 assists in 17.2 minutes across five games coming off the bench in the Knicks' first-round matchup with the Cavaliers.

Toppin registered 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt), eight rebounds and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 loss to the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Toppin replaced Julius Randle (ankle) in the starting lineup, ending with a relatively strong line. There is no word on whether Randle will continue to miss time moving forward. However, should that be the case, Toppin figures to feature heavily as the Knicks look to wrestle back the advantage over a dogged Heat outfit.

Toppin will start Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Heat on Sunday, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Toppin will move into the starting lineup in place of Julius Randle, who's been ruled out after tweaking his ankle during the Knicks' close-out Game 5 win over Cleveland. Through five playoff contests, Toppin has averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 17.2 minutes per game.

Toppin will be on the bench for Game 1 against the Cavaliers on Saturday, Joe Gabriele of the Cavaliers' official site reports.

Toppin moves back to the bench with Julius Randle (ankle) available and ready to start. Toppin saw extended minutes as Randle's replacement in the final five games of the regular season and averaged 21.8 points with 3.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, but he's slated to see a lesser role in the second unit. He averaged just 6.3 points and 2.8 rebounds across 62 bench appearances during the regular season.

Toppin had 34 points (13-23 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 141-136 loss to Indiana.

Making his fifth straight start, Toppin set a season high in points in the season finale. The third-year forward has displayed the upside that made him the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft over the last couple weeks, averaging 21.8 points during his latest starting stint, and he might remain in the starting five to begin the Knicks' first-round series against the Cavaliers if Julius Randle (ankle) isn't yet 100 percent.

Toppin chipped in 32 points (11-18 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 43 minutes during Wednesday's 138-129 victory over the Pacers.

Toppin has posted his season-high in points in consecutive games. After scoring 21 points on Sunday, Toppin upped his output against a short-handed Pacers roster. The 25-year-old reached season highs in made field goals, made threes and made free throws. With the Knicks locked into a first-round matchup against the Cavaliers, Toppin will likely get more opportunities for big games to end the regular season.

Toppin registered 21 points (9-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 118-109 victory over the Wizards.

With Julius Randle (ankle) out for the rest of the regular season, Toppin has gotten two straight starts. He delivered with a season-high 21 points Sunday. With a few threes, assists and steals, the former first round pick was an all-around performer for the Knicks. In his two starts Toppin is averaging 16.5 points with 2.5 made triples. If you are looking for some help in the final week of the season, Toppin looks to have an elevated role.

Toppin amassed 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 19 minutes during Friday's 130-116 win over the Cavaliers.

This was Toppin's first start of the season, as Julius Randle (ankle) is set to miss the next couple weeks. Toppin was really strong in 10 starts last season, averaging 20.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.4 three-pointers. Toppin was more of a spectator while Jalen Brunson poured in 48 points Friday night, but we'd expect him to be more involved in the next contest.

Toppin will enter the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cavaliers according to Fred Katz of The Athletic.

Julius Randle (sprained left ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, leaving the door open for Toppin to play a massive role for the remainder of the regular season. Fantasy managers looking for a boost in scoring, rebounding and playmaking would be wise to scoop him up off the waiver wire.

Toppin closed with 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in 20 minutes during Monday's 137-115 victory over the Rockets.

After four straight single-digit scoring outings, Toppin popped for 15 points Monday, marking his highest-scoring night since Nov. 7. Toppin's role in the Knicks' rotation is stable, but his production is too sporadic to trust on a daily basis. Over 13 March appearances, he's averaging 6.2 points in 12.8 minutes.

Toppin closed Saturday's 106-95 loss to the Clippers with 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 13 minutes.

Toppin scored double-digits for the first time in almost a month, a reflection of how underwhelming his season has been. Despite having some clear upside, Toppin's role is typically limited to no more than 15 minutes per night. While his long-term appeal remains intact, his ROS value is basically non-existent at this point.

Toppin contributed nine points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds across 12 minutes during Monday's 109-94 victory over the Celtics.

Toppin continues to play around 15 minutes per game, which limits his overall fantasy value, and even when he makes an impression on the game, it's hardly ever prolific. He's appeared in 23 straight contests and has scored in double figures just three times during that stretch, posting 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game.

Toppin posted eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 12 minutes during Saturday's 134-128 overtime loss to the Clippers.

Toppin continues to play a limited role off the bench, logging fewer than 15 minutes for the 12th time in his past 14 games. Despite having a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, Toppin is buried behind Julius Randle at this point. Tom Thibodeau is very stubborn when it comes to utilizing his bench, meaning Toppin is destined to remain in a muted role, barring an injury to Randle.

Toppin finished with 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across 10 minutes during Tuesday's 105-103 win over Cleveland.

The third-year forward continues to see minimal court time behind the red-hot Julius Randle, but Toppin has scored in double digits in back-to-back games while going 6-for-8 from three-point range. In nine games since recovering from a lower-leg injury and rejoining the Knicks' frontcourt rotation, Toppin is averaging 5.0 points, 2.4 boards and 1.1 threes in only 11.1 minutes a night.

Toppin scored five points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and added two rebounds, two assists and one steal in nine minutes during Wednesday's 119-113 win over the Pacers.

Making his second appearance since sitting out for around a month due to a fractured fibula, Toppin once again held a limited role behind starting power forward Julius Randle. Though Toppin has shown the ability to put up interesting counting stats on the rare occasions he's received extended run during his career, his opportunities are likely to remain minimal while Randle and starting center Mitchell Robinson are healthy and producing well for the Knicks, who have won five of their last six games.

Toppin went through the entire practice Sunday, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau, and there's a chance he could play Monday against the Bucks, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Toppin has not played in the NBA since Dec. 7, but the fractured right fibula that kept him on the sidelines for several weeks seems to be a thing of the past. He could be eased back into action and might be on a minutes restriction if he's eligible to return Monday.

The Knicks assigned Toppin to the Westchester Knicks of the G League on Thursday.

Toppin will likely be recalled to the NBA after a quick rehab stint in the G League. Despite being available Wednesday after a thirteen-game absence due to a fractured right fibula, the 24-year-old big man saw no playing time against the Spurs.

Toppin (lower leg) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Toppin missed the last 13 games due to a fractured right fibula, but he was upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup. He'll officially be able to return to the court against San Antonio, but he'll likely face a minutes restriction following his lengthy absence. He averaged 7.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per game over his first 25 appearances this season.

Toppin (lower leg) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Spurs.

After sitting for nearly a month, Toppin was upgraded to doubtful on the initial injury report after previously being listed as out numerous times. He has earned another upgrade of his status to questionable ahead of Wednesday's tile, with the current trend likely placing him on a path to make his return. Given the duration of Toppin's absence, he may face a minutes restriction of some kind, though he averaged just 16.4 minutes over the five games before he departed with the injury.

Toppin (lower leg) is doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Toppin has been upgraded from out to doubtful after missing the last 13 games with a fracture in his right fibula. Even if the 24-year-old big man is unable to suit up Wednesday, as expected, his upgraded injury status is a good sign for his availability moving forward.

Toppin (lower leg) was re-evaluated recently and indicated Tuesday that he will likely need a "couple more re-evaluations, Stefan Brody of the New York Daily News reports.

Toppin is nearing the end of the initial 2-to-3-week recovery window he was given when the injury happened and it appears he's still got some mending time ahead. The team should provide additional updates as he draws closer to retaking the floor, but it's best to consider him sidelined indefinitely until then.

Toppin (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

Toppin was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his fight fibula head Dec. 8 and expected to miss at least 2-to-3 weeks. The backend of that estimate is around the corner, so another update should be coming soon. Meanwhile, Toppin will miss a 10th straight game Tuesday, and his next chance to suit up will come Thursday.

Toppin (knee) is expected to be re-evaluated in two-to-three weeks after receiving imaging on his right knee Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Toppin injured his knee during Wednesday's game against. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Thursday that RJ Barrett could play more power forward with Toppin out, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. Cam Reddish and Jericho Sims will also be candidates to see increased roles in the young big man's absence.

Toppin won't return to Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to right knee soreness.

Toppin tallied three points and one rebound in eight minutes before exiting Wednesday's game. Toppin's status for Friday's game against Charlotte is uncertain.

Toppin logged eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 140-110 win over Detroit.

Toppin scored six of his eight points from beyond the arc and also managed to chip in as a passer. He'd been held to only three total assists over his last six contests heading into Tuesday's clash, so his production in this category is a step in the right direction.

Toppin tallied 1 points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one block in 19 minutes during Friday's 111-101 loss to the Warriors.

Toppin has had an up-and-down season but has failed to score double-digit points in his last three outings. Toppin is talented, but his fantasy value is weakened due to Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson being ahead of him in the frontcourt depth chart.

Toppin finished Wednesday's 106-103 win over the Nuggets with seven points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt) and three rebounds across 23 minutes.

Toppin saw 23 minutes off the bench in the win but was unable to follow through with a tangible fantasy line. Despite flashes of upside thus far, Toppin typically sees fewer minutes than what is required to be a 12-team asset. He can have some limited streaming appeal, especially on low-volume nights, but for now, should be left for those in slightly deeper formats.

Toppin closed with 15 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and four steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 120-107 victory over the Timberwolves.

Toppin had his best game of the season, turning things up a notch on both ends of the floor. He flashed some nice upside down the stretch last season but has been unable to carve out a consistent role thus far. If he can find a way to at least 22 minutes per night, he could be considered in 12-team leagues.

Toppin registered 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and three rebounds across 18 minutes during Wednesday's 112-99 loss to the Hawks.

Toppin scored six of his 12 points from beyond the arc where he's found decent success in the early going. He's now 11-for-24 from deep through his first seven games of the 2022-23 campaign. Toppin has also added somewhat consistent scoring as a reserve, totaling double figures in four of seven matchups.

New York exercised the fourth-year team option on Toppin's rookie contract Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

With the move, the 2020 first-round pick is now under contract with the Knicks through the 2023-24 campaign. After garnering a small role in his rookie season, Toppin improved in nearly every statistical category last year, posting 9.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 17.1 minutes per game. The 6-foot-9 forward has garnered a similar role to start the 2022-23 campaign and figures to be a key reserve for the Knicks throughout the season.

Toppin closed with 10 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 14 minutes during Monday's 115-102 win over Orlando.

Toppin racked up 16 points, four rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes Friday, but that effort failed to unlock any bump in usage. Monday, Toppin was once again efficient and active, despite the limited role. He's averaged just 14.3 minutes per game for his career, and he seems in-store for similar quantity in 2022-23.

Toppin (undisclosed) is officially off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener at Memphis.

As expected, Toppin is good to go after fully practicing Tuesday. He'll again start the season as Julius Randle's backup, giving him limited fantasy upside.

Coach Tom Thibodeau revealed Tuesday that Toppin will play in Wednesday's opener "barring something unforeseen," Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Toppin practiced in a limited fashion Monday and looks to be trending in the right direction ahead of the opening tip. He should fill a frontcourt bench role if he avoids a setback.

Toppin participated in parts of Monday's practice, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Toppin missed Sunday's practice due to an unspecified injury and remained unable to fully practice Monday. Head Coach Tom Thibodeau said that he is likely to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies, but his status has yet to be determined.

Toppin didn't practice Sunday due to an unspecified injury, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Whatever issue Toppin may be dealing with isn't believed to be a major concern, as head coach Tom Thibodeau said that the third-year big man will likely be ready to go for Wednesday's season opener in Memphis. Toppin is projected to begin the campaign as the top backup to Julius Randle at power forward.

Toppin provided 42 points (16-28 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block in 40 minutes during Sunday's 105-94 win over Toronto.

Toppin had a career-best performance in this game, and there's a chance his strong end to the regular season might mean more minutes -- and a bigger role -- in the 2022-23 campaign. Toppin scored a combined 77 points over his final two appearances of the season and started the final five games of the campaign, averaging 27.2 points per game in that span. He could be in line for a bigger role next season, though that will ultimately depend on the roster moves during the offseason.

Toppin dropped 35 points (14-22 FG, 6-9 3PT, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist in the 114-92 win over Washington on Friday.

Toppin rained in six three-pointers to continue his solid start to April. The second-year forward is up to 19.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 blocks on 48.7 percent shooting from the field and 38.9 percent from deep in four games this month.

Toppin racked up 19 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 43 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 loss to the Nets.

Logging a whopping 43 minutes, Toppin scored at all three levels, while showing off solid moves as an attacker. His three blocks marked a season high and featured a highlight-worthy rejection on Bruce Brown. The 24-year-old only logged 20-plus minutes 17 times this season, so it remains difficult to gauge his long-term worth and expanded productivity.

Toppin provided 20 points (7-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block over 35 minutes during Sunday's 118-88 victory over the Magic.

With Julius Randle (quad) sidelined, Toppin was able to make his second straight start at power forward. After posting 20 points, four rebounds and four assists Saturday against the Cavs, he followed up with an even better effort Sunday. The second-year Dayton product established a new career-best with four three-pointers. With Randle likely shut down for the year, Toppin will likely start all three of the Knicks' games over the final week of the regular season.

Toppin racked up 20 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 119-101 loss to the Cavaliers.

With Julius Randle (quadriceps) expected to be out for the season, Toppin should continue starting and seeing increased usage, which could lead to more career-best performances. Toppin's 20 points represented a career high, with his previous high of 19 coming in a start in early January. In addition to scoring in double digits in five of his six starts this season, he's now posted four games with at least three assists in those nods.

Toppin is starting Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Toppin had come off the bench in each of his last three appearances, but he'll return to the starting lineup Saturday since Julius Randle (quadriceps) is unavailable. Coach Tom Thibodeau said Saturday that Randle will likely miss the remainder of the season, so Toppin could continue to serve as a starter down the stretch.

Toppin will come off the bench Sunday against the Pistons.

The 24-year-old started the past three games and averaged 14.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 30.0 minutes, but he'll move back to the bench with Julius Randle (quadriceps) rejoining the lineup. Toppin averaged 11.0 minutes in the four games preceding that starting run, so he's unlikely to be a significant rotation piece with Randle back on the court.

Toppin produced 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 121-106 win over the Hornets.

Toppin started once again with Julius Randle (quadriceps) sidelined, and the dunk specialist had another strong performance -- he barely missed from the field and recorded his second double-double of the season. As if that was not enough, he also posted season-high numbers in both rebounds and assists.

Toppin totaled 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 117-111 loss to the Hawks.

Toppin moved into the starting lineup Tuesday, replacing Julius Randle who was ruled out with a quad injury. It was Toppin's third start of the season and while the opportunity warrants some attention from fantasy managers, the productivity left a lot to be desired. As long as Randle remains on the sideline, Toppin should continue to see a bump in playing time, making him at least a streaming option in 12-team leagues.

Toppin will start Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

With Julius Randle (quadriceps) out, Toppin will make his third start of the season. In his previous two nods, he averaged 12.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 36.0 minutes.

Toppin closed with nine points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one block and one steal across 13 minutes during Sunday's 108-93 loss to Utah.

Toppin scored nine points off the bench Sunday as he continues to have very little impact for the Knicks. Even with Taj Gibson and Nerlens Noel out of the lineup, Toppin has not been able to carve out a meaningful role, playing fewer than 15 minutes in each of his last four games. Outside of the deepest fantasy formats, Toppin appears highly unlikely to have any real value, this season or next.

Toppin (hamstring) posted eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and four rebounds in eight minutes Sunday in the Knicks' 110-107 loss to the Nets.

Toppin has typically held a small role all season as the primary backup to starting power forward Julius Randle, but the second-year player saw even less run than usual Sunday in his return from a five-game absence. Because Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau leaned heavily on Toppin in a game that was closely contested throughout, Toppin fell seven minutes below his season average. Toppin was at least productive during his time on the court, finishing plus-seven for the day while hitting two three-pointers in a game for the first time since Jan. 26.

Toppin (hamstring) is available for Sunday's contest against the Nets.

Toppin will make his return from a five-game absence due to a left hamstring strain, but it's unclear how big of a role he will have. When healthy, he typically sees between 10-to-15 minutes, though he may see more with Nerlens Noel (foot) sidelined.

Toppin (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Toppin has missed five straight due to a strained left hamstring. A minutes limit is possible if he returns, though he typically only sees 10-15 minutes when fully healthy.

Toppin (hamstring) is questionable Friday against the Grizzlies.

Toppin has missed the past four games but could return Friday. If he does, he could be on a minutes limit, though he typically only sees around 10-15 minutes.

Toppin (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks.

Toppin is slated to miss a fourth straight game due to a left hamstring strain. His next chance to suit up is Friday in Memphis.

Toppin (hamstring) is out Monday against the Kings.

Toppin is still dealing with a left hamstring strain, and he'll be unavailable for a third straight game. His next chance to return is Wednesday against Dallas.

Toppin (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Clippers.

Toppin will be sidelined for the second consecutive contest due to a strained left hamstring. His status is also in question for the second half of the back-to-back set Sunday in Sacramento.

Toppin (hamstring) is out Friday against the Suns.

Toppin was questionable ahead of Friday's matchup, but he'll be unable to play through his left hamstring strain. Cam Reddish and Taj Gibson should see increased run.

Toppin is questionable for Friday's game at Phoenix with a strained left hamstring.

Toppin was originally absent from Friday's injury report, so it's unclear when exactly he sustained the injury. He's averaged 5.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 12.6 minutes off the bench over the past five games, but his availability against the Suns is now in question.

Toppin won the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday after beating Juan Toscano-Anderson in the final round.

One of the most athletic players in The Association, Toppin didn't need to go into full effort to win the competition since Juan Toscano-Anderson couldn't complete one of his dunk attempts in the final round. Toppin won on a final dunk that incidentally ended with him converting on a layup, and he got revenge following last season's loss against Anfernee Simons in this same event.

Toppin amassed 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 14 minutes during Tuesday's 132-115 loss to the Nuggets.

Toppin took advantage of the fact that the Knicks lost by a sizable margin to log some extra minutes, and he embraced the opportunity while putting up his first double-digit scoring effort of the month. It's worth noting Toppin's role off the bench is not going to change any time soon, but he's been playing well of late and has scored 10 or more points in four of his last eight games.

Toppin notched 14 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 19 minutes during Monday's 116-96 victory over Sacramento.

Toppin logged just 19 minutes in the win, but he made the most of his limited playing time by recording 14 points on only eight shot attempts. Efficiency has been a theme for the second-year forward of late, as he is shooting 61.4 percent from the field over his past eight games. However, he is averaging only 15.3 minutes over that span, significantly limiting his fantasy appeal.

Toppin registered 18 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 loss to Miami.

The Heat had the game sewn up by the end of the third quarter, so Toppin was able to take advantage of some garbage-time run to post his highest scoring total since Jan. 2. For the most part, Toppin can be ignored in season-long fantasy leagues, but he's shown flashes of productivity when given the opportunity. In the 11 games in which he's played at least 20 minutes this season, Toppin is averaging 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.6 steals (24.8 MPG).

Toppin accumulated 19 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 45 minutes during Sunday's 120-105 loss to the Raptors.

The Dayton product struggled in his first career start Friday when he totaled just five points and seven rebounds, however, Toppin flipped the script Sunday with a solid effort in the loss. The 6-foot-9 forward figures to see plenty of run going forward as Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson and Nerlens Noel are all currently in the league's health and safety protocols. If Toppin continues to see 45 minutes for the time being, he remains a sneaky strong fantasy option.

Toppin will start at power forward in Sunday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

While stepping in for Julius Randle (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) for his first career start in Friday's 95-80 loss to the Thunder, Toppin underwhelmed with seven points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds and one assist. The Knicks won't pull the plug on Toppin as a starter with Randle still sidelined Sunday, but Kevin Knox could cut into the former's minutes if he struggles again early on versus Toronto.

Toppin will make his first career start Friday against the Thunder, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

With Julius Randle in protocols, Toppin will see a bigger role. He has yet to play more than 28 minutes in a game this season, but in the eight contests that he's seen at least 20 minutes, he's averaged 12.6 points and 5.1 rebounds.

Toppin logged two points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 13 minutes during Thursday's 124-117 loss to Washington.

The Knicks got Toppin back after he missed the last five games due to COVID-19 protocols, but the second-year forward made almost no impact Thursday, finishing with just one shot attempt in 13 minutes of action. Toppin was still getting his wind back after a nearly-two-week layoff, so the hope is that he looks more like himself when the Knicks lay host to the Hawks on Christmas Day.

Toppin (conditioning) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports.

Toppin cleared the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday but had some conditioning concerns ahead of Thursday's matchup. He'll be able to suit up, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Knicks monitor his playing time during his first game back on the court. He averaged 11.0 points and 5.4 rebounds in 19.0 minutes per game in his five appearances prior to his absence.

Toppin is uncertain to be available for Thursday's game against the Wizards while he works to regain conditioning following his recent stint in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports.

Toppin exited the protocols Wednesday after an 11-day quarantine that caused him to miss five games. Since he hasn't been able to perform basketball activities during that time, the Knicks may be reluctant to turn to him for major minutes Thursday, even if he experienced minimal symptoms of the virus. Toppin has served as the primary backup for starting power forward Julius Randle this season, averaging 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 15.9 minutes per contest over 26 appearances.

Toppin cleared the league's health and safety protocols and rejoined the Knicks on Wednesday.

Toppin missed the last five games due to the league's health and safety protocols but should be available for Thursday's game against Washington. He could see slightly increased run since the Knicks still have several players in the league's COVID-19 protocols.

Toppin (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets.

Toppin will be held out for a third straight game due to the league's health and safety protocols. Taj Gibson should continue to see increased run Thursday.

Toppin (COVID-19 protocols) is out for Tuesday's contest against the Warriors.

Toppin will miss his second straight game due to COVID-19 protocols. His absence should once again open the door for Kevin Knox and Taj Gibson to take on increased roles for the Knicks.

Toppin has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to the league's health and safety protocols.

While it's not yet clear whether Toppin has tested positive for COVID-19, he'll be unavailable for at least one game. His absence should allow Kevin Knox, Taj Gibson and Evan Fournier to take on increased roles for the Knicks.

Toppin recorded eight points (4-6 FG), four rebounds, one assist and two steals across 19 minutes during Thursday's 119-115 loss to the Bulls.

Toppin has connected on over 50 percent of his shots in five of his last six games. The Knicks have been running a seven man rotation at times, signifying an opportunity to Toppin to perform. However, for now he remains more of a dynasty asset.

Toppin (leg) is available against the Bulls on Sunday.

Toppin was not on the league' recent injury report. He logged six points, four rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes during his previous game Saturday versus Houston.

Toppin went to the locker room during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Rockets, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Toppin was walking with a limp after being fouled on a dunk attempt. He should be considered questionable to return.

Toppin tallied 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and a block in Wednesday's 104-98 loss to the Magic.

Toppin has provided some spark off the bench in recent weeks having scored double-digit points in three of the last six outings despite averaging just 15 minutes over that stretch. The 2020 first-round pick has been an obvious disappointment, but with a rotation heavily reliant on Alec Burks and Derrick Rose to provide points off the bench, Toppin could by default be asked to perform a similar role among New York's bench forwards.

Toppin was impressive again off the bench in the Knicks' 121-96 victory over Orlando by producing 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3PT, 1-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 23 minutes.

Toppin, selected by the Knicks in the first-round of the 2020 NBA Draft, had a hard time cracking the rotation as a rookie. However, he looks to be carving out a nice role for himself off the banch following two solid games out the gate to kick off the season. He looks like he will be a key cog on the team's second-unit and should continue to provide depth in the frontcourt behind Mitchel Robinson and Julius Randle.

Toppin recorded 14 points (6-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and a block in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 138-134 win over Boston.

Toppin continued to come off the bench after he played a depth role in each of his appearances last year, but he led the Knicks' bench players in minutes during Wednesday's opener. The 23-year-old had a strong start to the 2021-22 campaign as he attempts to build on his rookie season in which he averaged 4.1 points and 2.2 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per game.

Toppin will start Saturday's preseason game against the Wizards, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

With Julius Randle (personal) out, Toppin will get the nod at power forward. During the first preseason game, he totaled 10 points and five rebounds in 14 minutes.

Toppin was named to the 2021 All-Summer League First Team on Wednesday.

The second-year lottery pick looked like a man among boys, at times, in Las Vegas, where he led all players in minutes (35.1 MPG) and posted 21.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks per game. Toppin drilled 2.0 threes per game at a 34.3 percent clip and shot 88.9 percent at the line through six appearances. The former Dayton star did not make a major impact as a rookie last season, but he'll vie for a larger role off the bench in 2021-22. However, the Knicks brought back the majority of their roster from last season, while adding Evan Fournier and Dwayne Bacon on the wing, so Toppin's path to earning significantly more minutes may be a difficult one.

Toppin had 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Hawks.

The rookie played a playoff-high 19 minutes, and he was on the floor for the entire fourth quarter, which the Knicks entered down 17 points. Toppin's 13 points were also a playoff career high, and Sunday marked the first time since Mar. 11 that he scored in double figures. Coach Tom Thibodeau appears to be gaining some trust in Toppin, though he'll likely continue to play a relatively minor role for as long as the Knicks can manage to extend the series.

Toppin had eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, two steals and two blocks in Friday's loss to Phoenix.

Toppin has now played double-digit minutes in six straight games, and while he's not much of a fantasy consideration, he flashed some all-around potential Friday night. The two blocks and steals were encouraging, though it's worth noting that Toppin had only one block in his previous 21 games combined.

Toppin totaled nine points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3PT, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 11 minutes during Friday's 99-86 loss to the Mavericks.

Toppin's nine points were the most he has scored since March 11 when he had 10 against the Bucks. Even though the rookie hasn't seen a bump in minutes, the uptick in offensive production could be related to Kevin Knox falling out of the rotation. While the splash of offensive production is nice, the 2020 eighth-overall pick is still struggling to impact the game in other ways. Toppin only has five assists, three steals and one block in his last 13 games.

Toppin had seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal during Tuesday's loss to San Antonio.

Toppin logged 26 minutes of action in this one which marked a new career best, as the rookie also reached the seven-point mark offensively for the second time over the past five games. Prior to Tuesday's outing, Toppin was averaging 4.6 points and 2.4 rebounds.

Toppin finished with three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3PT) and two rebounds in 11 minutes Monday against the Hawks.

Toppin wasn't much of a factor in this one, attempting just two shots from the field. He did manage to knock down his long attempt from downtown, accounting for all three of his points on the night. The first-round pick has finished in double figures in just two of 19 contests this season.

Toppin logged seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 10 minutes in Sunday's 109-103 loss to the Heat.

Toppin continues to garner fairly minimal playing time off the bench, but he recorded his highest scoring total since Jan. 17 during Sunday's loss. Over the last five games, the rookie is averaging 4.0 points and 1.8 rebounds over 10.2 minutes per contest.

Toppin had just two points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3PT, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in 13 minutes Sunday against the Clippers.

The rookie missed a chunk of time from late-December to mid-January, and he's struggled to gain more than a minor bench role since returning to action. Over the last seven games, Toppin has played between 12 and 15 minutes, rendering him mostly irrelevant in fantasy.

Toppin finished with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five boards, one block and one steal in 17 minutes of a 105-75 win against the Celtics on Sunday.

Toppin recorded his first double-digit scoring outing of the season in his team's big win. The rookie was dealing with a calf injury to start the season, but his strong showing in a dominant win makes it appear he's fully recovered. He'll face the Magic on Monday.

Toppin played just 57 seconds off the bench in Wednesday's loss to the Nets.

While Toppin was removed from the injury report, coach Tom Thibodeau said pregame that he wasn't sure if the rookie would immediately return to the rotation, given his lack of recent practice time. Toppin entered the game during the first half but was quickly removed, with Thibodeau later noting that he didn't like the matchups. With a day off before Friday's game in Cleveland, Toppin should have a chance to log some practice time and likely move back into a larger role off the bench. The Dayton product's lone appearance came on opening night, when he played 24 minutes before departing with a calf injury.

Toppin (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nets but coach Tom Thibodeau would not commit to saying the rookie will play, Danny Small of ESNY reports.

The rookie has worked his way back from a strained calf, but coach Thibodeau noted that Toppin is going to go "step-by-step" and if "there is an opportunity" to play him, then he'll see the court. This is good news for fantasy managers who have held onto Toppin in season-long leagues and may be able to activate him soon. In DFS, he's an extremely risky play Wednesday.

The Knicks upgraded Toppin (calf) to probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

According to Ian Begley of SportsNet New York, Toppin hadn't cleared to resume taking contact as of Friday while he recovered from the right calf strain, but the rookie has evidently made considerable progress in his recovery in recent days. The Knicks' decision to list him as probable implies that Toppin is likely to be available off the bench Wednesday, but expect head coach Tom Thibodeau to manage the 22-year-old's minutes carefully coming back from the injury. Toppin made one appearance for the Knicks before tweaking his calf, playing 24 minutes and posting nine points, three rebounds, two blocks and one assist in the team's season-opening loss to the Pacers on Dec. 23.

Coach Tom Thibodeau said Toppin (calf) is progressing but has yet to be cleared for contact work, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports.

The 22-year-old hasn't seen game action since the season opener due to right calf straight, and he doesn't appear particularly close to a return. Toppin remains without an official timeline for his return, though it's safe to rule him out for the immediate future.

Toppin (calf) is out Sunday against the Nuggets.

Toppin is still working back from a calf strain and is being ruled out well in advance of Sunday's action. He is expected to take contact in practice soon, so it seems likely he'll be available before the end of the month. For now, he needs to be considered day-to-day.

Toppin (calf) is out Friday against the Thunder.

As expected, since Toppin hasn't taken contact at practice yet, he's been ruled out Friday. His next chance to take the court will be Sunday against the Nuggets.

Toppin (calf) has been running and jumping, and he's expected to go through contact work soon, Marc Berman of the New York Post reports.

Optimistically, it seemed like Toppin might have been able to return Wednesday against the Jazz, but that was shut down considering the rookie has yet to take contact since straining his right calf. With that in mind, it doesn't seem likely that he'll be available for Friday's game against the Thunder. Still, he should tentatively be considered questionable.

Toppin (calf) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

There was hope that the rookie would be able to return from a strained calf Wednesday night, but he'll miss at least one more game as the Knicks begin a three-game homestand. Toppin's next chance to play will arrive Friday versus Oklahoma City.

Toppin (calf) isn't expected to return to game action until at least Jan. 6 against the Jazz, Ian Begley of SNY.tv reports.

The Knicks plan to re-evaluate Toppin on Jan. 3, but even if he's cleared to resume on-court work after missing time with the right calf strain, the team will need to see him practice at least once or twice before reintegrating him in the rotation. However long the rookie first-round pick is sidelined, Kevin Knox should benefit from increased run while serving as the primary backup to both RJ Barrett and Julius Randle.

Toppin has been diagnosed with a strained right calf and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days.

Toppin played 24 minutes in the opener, posting nine points, three rebounds, two blocks and one assist, but we won't see him again for at least a week as he recovers from a strained calf. In his absence, Kevin Knox could see a boost in minutes, as could Reggie Bullock.

Toppin (calf) is out for Saturday's matchup against the 76ers, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

As expected, Toppin will be sidelined due to right calf soreness, and it's unclear if he'll play Sunday against Milwaukee, either. In his absence, Kevin Knox could see extended run.

Toppin (calf is considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Ian Begley of SNY reports.

Toppin emerged from Wednesday's opener with a sore right calf, and it looks as though it'll keep him out of Friday's contest. Considering it comes on the first night of a back-to-back, it's possible Toppin could end up missing Sunday's game against Milwaukee, as well. The rookie played 24 minutes Wednesday against Indiana, finishing with nine points, two blocks and three rebounds.

Toppin had eight points (4-6 FG, 0-2 3PT) and seven rebounds in Wednesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers.

Coming off the bench for the third straight exhibition, Toppin saw 31 minutes of action but wasn't overly aggressive, as he took just six shots and did not get to the free throw line. In an uncertain rookie class, Toppin remains one of the more appealing fantasy prospects, but he'll likely only be a positive contributor in points, rebounds and field goal percentage.

Toppin recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT, seven rebounds, an assist and a block through 20 minutes in the Knicks' 90=84 win over the Pistons on Friday.

The reigning eighth-overall pick, Toppin led the Knicks in scoring off the bench in his first NBA action. He was one of five Knicks with double-digit scoring on the night. Toppin will likely have ample opportunity to receive touches and put up numbers as the Knicks continue their rebuild.

Wood will come off the bench in the team's preseason opener against the Pistons on Friday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Toppin's first preseason action will come off the bench as the team opted to start RJ Barrett and Julius Randle at the small forward and power forward positions, respectively. The 22-year-old rookie will still likely get a good chunk of minutes off the bench.