Pacers' Ben Sheppard set for surgery on torn meniscus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard will have surgery for a torn meniscus on Wednesday, as confirmed by coach Rick Carlisle before the team's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Sheppard played in the Pacers' season opener but has not participated in recent games due to the injury. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 7.1 points per game last season. Indiana will also be missing Andrew Nembhard due to a back issue. Ivica Zubac managed to walk without a boot following an ankle sprain but remains uncertain for future games.
- •Ben Sheppard to undergo meniscus surgery on Wednesday.
- •He played in the season-opener but has since been sidelined.
- •Andrew Nembhard missed the game due to a back problem.
- •Ivica Zubac showed improvement after an ankle sprain.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers' Ben Sheppard to undergo surgery for a torn meniscus on Wednesday
"MILWAUKEE (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus on Wednesday.Pacers coach Rick Carlisle offered the update on Sheppard before Indiana’s game with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
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