Despite putting together a career-best season, Toppin struggled to be anything more than a borderline standard league asset. After opening the 2023-24 season as a member of the starting unit, he shifted to the bench in late December, a spot that he held for the remainder of the campaign. Outside of some sporadic scoring, Toppin did very little to get us excited, finishing as the 151st-ranked player. His numbers were reflective of his role, averaging 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.1 combined steals and blocks. With Pascal Siakam now signed to a long-term deal, the path to minutes for Toppin is murky, to say the least. He should continue to play as a valuable piece off the bench, something the coaching staff values highly given his new four-year deal. However, that typically doesn't translate to fantasy value, meaning he can be ignored outside of deeper formats. Should the Pacers suffer an injury to their frontcourt, Toppin could step into a larger role, making him someone to at least consider as a short-term pickup.
