Duarte (toe) won't play in the final three games of the regular season, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
As expected, Duarte won't return to action during the final week of the season. The rookie hasn't seen the court since March 15 due to a sore left big toe, and he didn't appear to be making any progress. The 6-foot-5 wing averaged 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.0 minutes across 55 appearances during his first NBA campaign.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Likely out for season
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Duarte (toe) isn't expected to return this season, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports. "It's unlikely we'll see him the rest of the [season] but not impossible," Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday.
Duarte is dealing with a sore left big toe and hasn't seen the court since March 15, missing the past seven games. Assuming he's out for the year, he'll conclude his rookie campaign with averages of 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.0 minutes.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Out Friday
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Duarte (toe) is out Friday against the Celtics.
Duarte will miss an eighth straight game due to a toe injury, and he's running out of opportunities to return. The Pacers' final game is April 10 at Brooklyn.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Won't play Wednesday
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Duarte (toe) won't play in Wednesday's game against Denver.
The rookie will miss a seventh straight matchup with a left toe injury. Lance Stephenson and Keifer Sykes should continue to see extra minutes with Duarte out.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Out again Monday
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Duarte (toe) will not play Monday against Atlanta, James Boyd of the Indy Star reports.
Duarte will miss a sixth straight game as he continues to deal with an injury to his left big toe. With only seven games remaining and the Pacers bound for the lottery, it's unclear when -- or if -- Duarte might return.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Out Saturday
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Duarte (toe) is out Saturday against the Raptors.
Duarte will miss a fifth straight game as he continues to deal with a persistent toe issue. His next chance to play arrives Monday against the Hawks.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Out once again
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Duarte (toe) will not play Thursday against the Grizzlies.
The rookie will miss a fourth straight game with a sore toe on his left foot. He's only appeared in five games since Feb. 13, so it's very much unclear when -- or at this point, if -- he'll be cleared to return.
Duarte (toe) is unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Duarte will be sidelined for the third consecutive contest as he continues to manage a toe injury. Keifer Sykes, Duane Washington and Justin Anderson should have increased roles since Malcolm Brogdon (rest) is also sidelined for the front end of the back-to-back set.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Questionable vs. Kings
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Duarte (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Duarte has missed two straight games, and the toe issue has been causing him to miss time on and off since mid-February. Even if he plays Wednesday, he could see limited action.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Won't play Sunday
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Duarte (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Trail Blazers, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Duarte will miss a second consecutive contest and his third over the last four games due to a lingering toe issue. In his absence, Duane Washington, Keifer Sykes and Lance Stephenson are all candidates for increased roles.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Questionable vs. Blazers
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Duarte (toe) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Trail Blazers.
Duarte continues to deal with a toe issue and hasn't played three straight games since mid-February. If he's available, it will likely be in a limited capacity.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Unavailable Friday
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Duarte (toe) is out Friday against the Rockets.
Duarte had been able to play through toe soreness recently, but he'll be forced to sit out Friday's matchup. Duane Washington and Oshae Brissett should see additional run against Houston.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Listed as questionable Friday
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Duarte (toe) is listed as questionable Friday against the Rockets.
He's been battling a sore toe for the last few games, but the rookie was able to push through it against the Grizzlies on Tuesday. The Pacers will wait to see how he responds Friday before making a call on his status.
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Pacers' Chris Duarte: Struggles in return
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Duarte registered five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and three rebounds over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 135-102 loss to the Grizzlies.
Duarte was coming off a toe injury, and the Pacers were the victim of a blowout loss -- a bad combination of factors for the rookie's statline. The persistent toe injury has drastically cut into Duarte's production since mid-February, and fantasy managers hoping he'd see increased usage after the trade deadline are feeling the effects.
