Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin will have surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right foot and is expected to be sidelined for at least three months amid a string of early-season injuries for the team.
Indiana dropped its fourth straight game in Toronto and saw rookie forward Johnny Furphy leave the court in a wheelchair after a concerning knee injury.
Indiana’s season reached another low point with a 120–116 defeat to a short-handed Cavaliers team, leaving Pascal Siakam as the emotional centerpiece of a roster stuck in a relentless skid.
Indiana forward Obi Toppin will undergo surgery for a foot injury, adding to the Pacers’ early-season woes as the defending Eastern Conference champions start 0-4.
Green Bay bolstered its linebacker corps by trading for Zaire Franklin, signaling a likely parting with Quay Walker as they prepare for the 2026 season.
Green Bay selected Florida kicker Trey Smack in the sixth round, aiming to improve consistency in a tightly contested NFC North.