Obi Toppin Undergoes Surgery for Right Foot Stress Fracture, Out for Months

Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin will miss at least three months after undergoing surgery to repair a partial stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, commonly known as a Jones fracture. Coach Rick Carlisle indicated Toppin would be out until at least February 1st, aligning with typical NBA recovery timelines for this type of injury, which has affected players like Kevin Durant and Max Struss. Toppin was already sidelined with a strained hamstring before this new diagnosis. His absence further exacerbates the Pacers' extensive injury woes, as key players like Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles tear, out for season), T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Kam Jones, and Johnny Furphy are also currently sidelined. The league has granted the Pacers a hardship exception, and they are expected to sign Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a 10-day contract.