Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte had his third-year option picked up by the team on Wednesday. The former first-round pick cashed in a solid rookie season. He registered 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and one steal per game while shooting 43.2% from the floor and 36.9% from deep. Duarte is going to be a big part of the Pacers rebuild. He started in 39 of the 55 games he played last season, and there isn't much competition at his position. For a player that often goes undrafted in fantasy leagues, he can give some much-needed value as a waiver-wire pickup or streaming option during the season.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte played in Friday's Summer League opener against the Charlotte Hornets. He logged 24 minutes in the game and racked up 16 points, four assists and three rebounds while shooting 3-for-7 from the field and 9-for-9 from the free throw strike. He was held out of the team's second game on Sunday and it is expected that he will remain on the sidelines for the remainder of Summer League play. Duarte missed the final month of last season with a left big toe injury and the team doesn't want to push him this week. He figures to be one of the team's primary guards alongside Tyrese Haliburton this season.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) has officially been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. His rookie campaign is over, so fantasy managers can feel comfortable sending him to the waiver wire. He'll finish his rookie campaign with averages of 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists per game. He is an intriguing prospect and someone who certainly has plenty of upside. His absence will mean Buddy Hield and Duane Washington Jr. are likely to see more playing time down the stretch.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) hasn't appeared in a game since March 15 as he's been sidelined by left big toe soreness. The injury has plagued him since late February, but he attempted to play through it for a few weeks. On Friday, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told the media that it was unlikely that Duarte would return before the end of the season. However, Carlisle also added that it's "not impossible" that he could return. While that update from Carlisle is certainly more elusive than we'd like, it points more heavily toward Duarte being shut down at some point in the coming days. The Pacers are locked into the tanking race and there's no need for the team to press their talented rookie.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) won't play on Monday night against Atlanta. The rookie has missed his previous five games because of left big toe soreness. With Malcolm Brogdon (rest) also out, Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton will likely continue to handle things offensively. Justin Anderson, who had 18 points off 6-for-10 shooting versus Toronto on Saturday evening, should remain on the radar in all fantasy formats.

Indiana Pacers guards Malcolm Brogdon (rest) and Chris Duarte (toe) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Brogdon is being rested for the game. Wednesday's contest comes on the front-end of a back-to-back set, so we can expect to see him suit up for Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Duarte, meanwhile, is currently hampered by a sore left big toe. He hasn't played since March 15, but he's regularly carried a questionable designation, so he could be back soon. Tyrese Haliburton (back) should be in for a big game against his former team with both Brogdon and Duarte out. Haliburton has a lower back injury, but he will be playing through it.

Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) and shooting guard Chris Duarte (toe) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game vs. the Kings. Haliburton will have the chance to face his former team for the first time since the blockbuster deal that landed him in Indiana on Feb. 8. A sore back limited Haliburton to just 24 minutes Sunday, as he has hit a recent three-game rough patch, combining for 24 points in that stretch. Duarte has been down the past two outings due to a sore left big toe, which has paved the way for Lance Stephenson, Keifer Sykes, and Terry Taylor to all see elevated minutes. That trio would be in line for bigger roles if either Haliburton or Duarte is ultimately held out Wednesday.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Both Duarte and Malcolm Brogdon (rest) will sit out this game which leaves the Pacers shorthanded. Duane Washington Jr. and Lance Stephenson should be asked to pick up the slack on Sunday. Between the two, Washington is the better streaming option and the safer DFS bet for Sunday's slate.

Indiana Pacers guards Chris Duarte (toe) and Lance Stephenson (ankle) will both return to action in Tuesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Duarte has been hampered by a sore left toe. The injury has forced him to miss four of the team's last six games. Meanwhile, Stephenson has missed four straight due to a left ankle sprain. Duarte should see at least 20 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's contest while Stephenson should fall a little short of that. Neither player is particularly attractive for fantasy purposes while the Pacers have a fully healthy backcourt. Malcolm Brogdon (head) is returning from a two game absence on Tuesday and he'll log heavy minutes as one of the team's starting guards alongside fellow guards Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield.

Indiana Pacers guards Chris Duarte (toe) and Lance Stephenson (ankle) have both been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. It'll be a significantly short-handed backcourt for Indiana on Sunday as Malcolm Brogdon (head) is out for the game as well. Expect to see starting guards Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield log heavy minutes while Duane Washington Jr. and Keifer Sykes each get a minutes bump off the bench as well. Washington is someone worth streaming and DFS consideration as he's shown the ability to score the rock when given the minutes. He dropped 19 points over just 21 minutes in the team's most recent game on Saturday.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) and forward Lance Stephenson (ankle) are listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Stephenson is in danger of missing his fourth game in a row. Normally, Duarte would benefit from that, but his toe issue might keep him out of this contest. That being said, Duane Washington Jr. could end up being a sneaky fantasy option for Sunday. He could be looking at an extended role if both Stephenson and Duarte sit out. Fantasy managers should check back closer to game time for more information.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He will return after missing each of the last three games due to a left toe injury. Both Terry Taylor and Keifer Sykes will take a significant hit in value with Duarte returning to the court. Although, Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield are the main factors on offense, so Duarte isn't a great option in standard leagues. He could have some deep league value though.

Indiana Pacers guards Chris Duarte (toe) and Lance Stephenson (ankle) are both questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Duarte has been out since the end of February with left big toe soreness. Stephenson, meanwhile, missed the team's most recent game on Sunday with a left ankle sprain. We saw Buddy Hield log 40 minutes on Sunday while Tyrese Haliburton and Malcolm Brogdon logged 37 and 35 minutes, respectively. All three players should see another heavy workload if both Duarte and Stephenson sit, or if just one of them sits. Duane Washington Jr. is also a candidate for increased playing time depending on injuries.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) won't play on Sunday evening versus the Washington Wizards. The 24-year-old will miss his third straight game while battling left toe soreness. Lance Stephenson (ankle) will join him on the shelf, so Malcolm Brogdon, Tyrese Haliburton, and Buddy Hield should effectively handle most of the work on the offensive end. However, Keifer Sykes and Duane Washington Jr. could see some additional minutes, although they remain risky fantasy options.

Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Chris Duarte (toe) has been deemed unavailable to take the floor for Friday's game vs. the Pistons due to an injured left big toe. After returning from a three-outing absence at the conclusion of February, Duarte has shifted back to coming off the bench, a role that stands to limit his fantasy intrigue. Without him in the mix, Lance Stephenson (ankle) figures to see elevated usage among the second unit. Duarte's next opportunity to suit up comes Sunday against Washington.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) was unable to finish Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. He aggravated his toe injury and was forced to the sideline during the fourth quarter. Duarte finished with seven points, four rebounds, and one assist in 15 minutes. Fantasy managers should consider Duarte day-to-day after this incident. Terry Taylor and Duane Washington Jr. should see more playing time, assuming Duarte is forced to miss time.

The Indiana Pacers have released updates on their injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. Chris Duarte (toe), who had been listed as probable due to a sore left big toe, is in for the game while Lance Stephenson is out. The team will also be without Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) for the game, so Duarte should be due for a heavy workload starting alongside Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield. Duane Washington Jr. and Terry Taylor should see increased minutes off the bench as well due to the absence of Stephenson and Brogdon.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. Duarte is dealing with a sore left big toe. He sat out this past Friday's game, but returned to the court on Sunday. He played 26 minutes in Sunday's game and had a bit of a quiet outing, scoring 11 points to go along with four rebounds, one assist and two steals. The Pacers will be without Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) on Monday, so Duarte will likely step into the starting lineup, assuming he's good to go. As a starter this year, Duarte is averaging 13.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.7 threes and 1.0 steals per game.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Duarte was unable to play on Friday and could very well be headed to another absence on Sunday. Fantasy managers will have to check back on after Sunday morning shootaround for another update. Malcolm Brogdon, Terry Taylor, and possibly Lance Stephenson will see more minutes if Duarte is unable to play. Brogdon is the best fantasy option between the three and should be rostered in most fantasy formats.

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (toe) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He missed the final two games before the All-Star break due to left big toe soreness. When he returns, Duarte could struggle to find consistent playing time in Indiana. The addition of Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield could mean less minutes and usage for Duarte. Also, Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) is expected to return soon, which could damage Duarte's value as well. Fantasy managers should hold Duarte right now, but shouldn't be surprised if his value drops in the second half.