Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard faces a prolonged absence that represents a significant setback for the team, according to a Forbes report by contributor Tony East published on November 6, 2026. The 2026 preseason game on October 7 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, showed Sheppard in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but his current unavailability leaves a gap in the Pacers' rotation.
Ben Sheppard's Extended Absence Deals Blow to Indiana Pacers
