Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Ties career high in threes Friday
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Nembhard finished with 22 points (8-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and nine assists over 30 minutes in Friday's 145-125 loss to Miami.
Nembhard shot a rough 1-for-7 from deep in Wednesday's loss to Philadelphia. However, he put that behind him Friday to tie his career-high in three-pointers. Nembhard has combined for 32 field goal attempts in his last two games, and with Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined, he is expected to be more involved on both ends of the floor moving forward.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Upgraded to available
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Nembhard (neck) is listed as available for Friday's game against Miami.
Nembhard has been plagued by neck stiffness. He didn't play in Monday's meeting with the Bucks but was back on the floor for Wednesday's 114-109 loss to the 76ers. The 26-year-old has played well in his four regular-season appearances in 2026-27, averaging 16.5 points, 7.8 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 32.8 minutes per contest. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined for at least a couple of weeks, Nembhard may continue to see more scoring opportunities than usual.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Probable for Friday
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Nembhard (neck) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Miami.
Nembhard has been battling some lingering neck stiffness, though he's likely to play Friday. He's coming off an 18-point, 14-assist double-double in Wednesday's loss to Philadelphia and should continue taking on increased playmaking responsibilities in Tyrese Haliburton's (hamstring) stead.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Returning Wednesday
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Nembhard (neck) will play in Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Nembhard will return from a one-game absence after dealing with soreness in his neck. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) set to miss an extended period of time, Nembhard should step into the role as the primary ballhandler. He'll be comfortable as the lead guard after filling that spot admirably in 2025-26 with Haliburton recovering from his Achilles injury.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable to face Philadelphia
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Nembhard (neck) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.
Nembhard is still dealing with soreness in his neck and could miss a second straight game. The 26-year-old guard's absence would open up additional minutes for guys like Quenton Jackson, Braden Smith and Jarace Walker, especially if Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Out vs. Bucks
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Nembhard (neck/back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Milwaukee, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nembhard picked up a neck injury during Sunday's game against Brooklyn, though coach Rick Carlisle noted that it's a back issue that will force the guard to miss Monday's clash. T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Ben Sheppard (knee) and Johnny Furphy (knee) are also unavailable, presumably leading to additional opportunities for Kelly Oubre and Quenton Jackson in the backcourt against the Bucks.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable for Monday
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Nembhard (neck) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Nembhard tallied 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Indiana's win over Brooklyn on Sunday, but it appears he picked up a neck issue in the process. If he's unable to suit up for the second half of the Pacers' back-to-back set, Quenton Jackson and Jalen Slawson would likely see increased playing time.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Strong Opening Night showing
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Nembhard posted 18 points (6-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 123-120 win over the Pelicans.
Despite the return of Tyrese Haliburton, Nembhard still maintained a significant on-ball role. Although his usage is set to take a dip with Haliburton back in the mix, it looks initially that Nembhard will at least be able to deliver late-round fantasy value this season.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Set to return Friday
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Nembhard (undisclosed) is set to return for Friday's preseason game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
There was no mention of any injury to Nembhard in the pre-game press conference. Nembhard is projected to start alongside Tyrese Haliburton on Opening Night.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Won't play Tuesday
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Nembhard (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
It's unclear if Nembhard is dealing with an injury, though it's possible he's just receiving a rest day. His final chance to play before the regular season will come Friday against Milwaukee.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Not listed in starting lineup
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Nembhard won't start Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder.
Ben Sheppard and Kelly Oubre will start in place of Nesmith and Nembhard, who may both be receiving a rest day in Indiana's penultimate preseason game. Nembhard is expected to open the regular season as Indiana's starting shooting guard.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Efficient shooting in narrow loss
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Nembhard finished with 10 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound and three assists across 22 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason loss to the Hawks.
Nembhard delivered an efficient shooting performance, and the coaching staff closely monitored his playing time, as it did for each projected starter. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry too much about the playing time limitations or limited contributions. Nembhard is set to open the season as the starting shooting guard next to Tyrese Haliburton in the Pacers' backcourt.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Quiet offensive outing
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Nembhard registered four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and one steal in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 123-112 preseason victory over Minnesota.
Nembhard had a relatively quiet scoring performance while starting alongside Tyrese Haliburton. With Haliburton returning to action, Nembhard's preseason usage will provide an early indication of how Indiana plans to distribute backcourt responsibilities.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Efficient in win for Canada
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Nembhard (back) produced 23 points (9-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes for Canada in Friday's 110-84 World Cup Qualifiers win over Puerto Rico.
Nembhard missed the final seven games of the 2025-26 regular season with a lingering back issue, but the Pacers were likely being extremely cautious. He finished the campaign averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 steals across 31.3 minutes. In 2026-27, he'll likely be utilized off the ball more with the return of Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles).
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Won't play Sunday
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Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Nembhard will miss Indiana's season finale, marking a seventh straight absence to end the campaign. The 26-year-old guard took a significant step forward in Tyrese Haliburton's (Achilles) absence this season, and Nembhard will finish the campaign averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 steals across 31.3 minutes per showing in 57 regular-season outings.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Sitting out Friday
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Nembhard (back) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
The Pacers will be very shorthanded yet again with Nembhard missing his sixth straight contest. It would be a major surprise to see Nembhard in the season finale Sunday.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Remains out
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Nembhard (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Nembhard will miss a fifth consecutive game as he continues to deal with a back injury. The Pacers will have two games left on their schedule after facing Brooklyn, and there's little incentive to play the guard down the stretch. With Nembhard sidelined, expect Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones to see more minutes in the backcourt.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Won't play Sunday
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Nembhard (back) is out for Sunday's game in Cleveland.
With Nembhard unavailable, Quenton Jackson should be looking at another start, and Taelon Peter will have a chance to stay in the rotation. Nembhard's next chance to play will come Tuesday versus the Timberwolves.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Ruled out against Hornets
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Nembhard (back/neck) is listed as out for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Nembhard will miss a second consecutive contest because of cervical and lumbar soreness. With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also ruled out, Quenton Jackson may find himself back in the starting lineup.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Cleared to play Sunday
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Nembhard (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nembhard has been playing through a lower-back issue as of late, but the fourth-year point guard has been given the green light to play in Sunday's home tilt. Over his last four outings, Nembhard has averaged 16.3 points, 12.5 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 threes over 32.3 minutes per game.
