Nesmith (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nesmith has been upgraded from questionable to available despite dealing with a sprained right ankle. Nesmith has been struggling with his outside shot as of late, converting just 26.7 percent of his 3.0 three-point attempts per contest over his last five outings.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Iffy with ankle sprain
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Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Portland.
After tallying a season-high three steals in Monday's win over Utah, Nesmith is in danger of missing the second leg of Indiana's back-to-back with an ankle sprain Tuesday. If he sits out against the Trail Blazers, the Pacers could turn to Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker to pick up the slack.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Season-high three pilfers in win
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Nesmith finished Monday's 112-111 win over Utah with 13 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 26 minutes off the bench.
The fifth-year guard tied his season scoring high while setting a new personal best for 2024-25 in steals. Nesmith has suited up for only 13 games due to a severe ankle injury that cost him over two months, but he appears to be getting his legs back under him. Over the last five contests, Nesmith has averaged 24.2 minutes a game, although he's produced only 7.6 points, 4.0 boards, 1.6 assists and 0.8 threes during that span.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Headed back to bench
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Nesmith isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.
Bennedict Mathurin will reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Nesmith on Saturday after missing Indiana's last outing due to an illness. Nesmith averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.0 minutes across his previous three appearances coming off the bench this season.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Zero points in win
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Nesmith recorded zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 133-119 victory over the Pistons.
Nesmith had a forgettable performance Wednesday in the win over the Pistons, finishing with zero points against Detroit. The 25-year-old went 0-for-4 from the field in 32 minutes on the floor as he continues to struggle to get back to form after missing 35 games for the Pacers this season with an ankle injury.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Jumps into starting lineup
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Nesmith will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Andrew Nembhard is sidelined with a back injury Wednesday, so Nesmith will take over in Indiana's starting lineup for the eighth time this year. Through seven appearances with the starters this season, Nesmith has averaged 9.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.1 threes in 20.8 minutes.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Not starting Saturday
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Nesmith is not starting Saturday against the 76ers, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The Pacers will have Bennedict Mathurin back from a one-game suspension, so Nesmith, who's still ramping up from a fitness perspective, will return to the bench. Nesmith is expected to have a minutes restriction once again, and that'll likely be the case for at least the next few games given how long he was sidelined.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Nine points in nine minutes
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Nesmith (ankle) produced nine points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound across nine minutes in Thursday's 111-100 victory over the Pistons.
Though he moved back into the starting five after missing the Pacers' past 35 games with a left ankle sprain, Nesmith was on a major minute restriction. He had been averaging 22.7 minutes per game in six appearances before getting hurt, and while his playing time will eventually push up, it could take a few more games before he's completely free of restrictions.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Starting against Detroit
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Nesmith is in the starting lineup against the Pistons on Thursday, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
After missing the past 35 games for Indiana, Nesmith will play under a minutes restriction Thursday and may see only a couple stints of action as the team eases him back into things. With Nesmith starting, Ben Sheppard will slide to the bench.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Will operate on minutes restriction
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Nesmith (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pistons but will be on a minutes restriction, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Nesmith will return to action Thursday after missing Indiana's previous 35 contests due to a left ankle sprain. However, Nesmith will be eased back into the rotation and likely come off the bench as he works his way into game shape.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Upgraded to questionable
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Nesmith (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.
Although Nesmith hasn't suited up for the Pacers since a Nov. 1 loss to New Orleans due to a left ankle sprain, his questionable designation is a sign that he's closing in on a return. If the 25-year-old remains on the shelf against Detroit, 2023 first-rounder Ben Sheppard should continue handling a significant role in Indiana's rotation.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Remains out Tuesday
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Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest with Cleveland.
This will be Nesmith's 35th consecutive game due to his left ankle sprain, and he has appeared in only the first six games of the season. No timetable has been established yet for his return, but he has been able to participate in 5-on-5 at recent practices and is just trying to regain his conditioning.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Won't return Sunday
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Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Nesmith has been sidelined since Nov. 1 due to a left ankle sprain. He has managed to progress enough in his recovery to participate in 5-on-5 work, but the fifth-year forward needs more time to ramp up his conditioning. Nesmith's next opportunity to play will be Tuesday in a rematch with Cleveland.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Remains without timeline
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said prior to Sunday's 123-114 win over the Celtics that Nesmith (ankle) is making progress and showing improvement, but the forward remains without a clear timeline for a return, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Carlisle added that Nesmith is doing some live work on the court, but the coach's unwillingness to commit to a timeline suggests that the 25-year-old will most likely be sidelined for the entirety of the Pacers' upcoming three-game week. Nesmith hasn't played since Nov. 1 due to a left ankle sprain.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Still weeks away from return
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Coach Rick Carlisle said Nesmith (ankle) is still weeks away from returning to action, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nesmith has been sidelined since spraining his left ankle against the Pelicans on Nov. 1. He was initially expected to return at some point in December, but that's now up in the air. For what it's worth, Nesmith was able to do some running and shooting on his own at Tuesday's practice.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Still weeks away from game action
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Coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Nesmith (ankle) is still weeks away from returning to game action, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Andrew Nembhard (knee) is returning to the Pacers' starting lineup Sunday, but they'll still be without Nesmith for the foreseeable future. Quenton Jackson will move to the bench to make room for Nembhard, while Bennedict Mathurin should continue to start until Nesmith is cleared to play again. Given Carlisle's vague return timeline, it seems unlikely Nesmith will be able to play until after the NBA Cup concludes.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Won't play Sunday
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Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Nesmith has been sidelined since spraining his left ankle against the Pelicans on Nov. 1. He is expected to return to action in December, though he will have to wait until at least Tuesday's game against Toronto to see the court.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Out until at least December
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Coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Nesmith (ankle) will remain out until at least December, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Nesmith was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, which would've marked his fourth straight absence due to a left ankle sprain. However, the fifth-year wing is now looking at an extended absence, as is Andrew Nembhard (knee). In their absences, Bennedict Mathurin and Ben Sheppard have moved into the starting lineup, but Jarace Walker, Quenton Jackson and Enrique Freeman are also candidates for increased roles.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Still out Sunday
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Nesmith (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Knicks.
Nesmith's absence streak will extend to four games Sunday due to a sprained left ankle. Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard (knee) should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Nesmith's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Orlando.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Out for Monday vs. Mavs
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Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Nesmith sustained a sprained left ankle in Friday's loss to the Pelicans and won't play Monday. In the 25-year-old's absence, Bennedict Mathurin will likely remain in the starting five.
