Updating a previous report, Furphy (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Furphy was initially ruled out, but a correction was made minutes later. While he'll return from a one-game absence due to strep throat, Furphy isn't guaranteed playing time. He's made only one five-minute appearance during garbage time this season.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Out again Wednesday
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Furphy (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Furphy will miss a second straight game due to strep throat. His absence shouldn't impact Indiana's rotation, as he's made only one five-minute appearance during garbage time this season.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Questionable for Wednesday
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Furphy (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics.
Furphy is in danger of missing his second straight contest while recovering from strep throat. However, his potential absence shouldn't significantly impact Indiana's rotation.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Ruled out Monday
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Furphy (illness) will not play Monday against the Magic, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Furphy is dealing with strep throat and is considered day-to-day. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against Boston, though he's not typically a lock to crack the rotation.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Out for remainder of preseason
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Coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Furphy (ankle) will not suit up for the remainder of the preseason, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Furphy tweaked his ankle during training camp in early October and has been a limited participant during practice since. While the 19-year-old is not expected to see the floor during preseason, he was able to put shots up during Sunday's shootaround and looked comfortable doing so. The No. 35 overall pick of the 2024 Draft will likely struggle to find significant playing time to begin his career, and he will compete for minutes with Bennedict Mathurin, Kendall Brown and Jarace Walker off the bench.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Out again Thursday
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Furphy (ankle) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers.
The No. 35 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Furphy tweaked his ankle in practice earlier this month and has yet to suit up for a preseason contest. His next chance to play will come against the Grizzlies on Monday.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Won't play Tuesday
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During an appearance on The Wake Up Call, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Furphy (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Hawks.
The No. 35 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Furphy tweaked his ankle last week and has been limited in practice since. He's considered day-to-day, however, so he may debut Thursday against the Cavaliers.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Not participating in 5-on-5 Friday
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Furphy (ankle) will not participate in the Pacers' 5-on-5 scrimmage Sunday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Furphy has been dealing with an ankle injury which has kept him limited during training camp. The 19-year-old participated fully in Friday's practice, so the club is likely just taking it slow with the rookie until the regular season begins. Furphy is expected to compete for playing time in the second unit, though the Pacers have a plethora of young talent on the wing in Aaron Nesmith, Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker.