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• Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Will miss around four weeks

  11/15/2025 • By RotoWire

  Nesmith (knee) is expected to be out for around four weeks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Nesmith suffered a knee injury in Thursday's game against the Suns, and while he was always expected to miss time, head coach Rick Carlisle acknowledged that he's happy the timeline for Nesmith's return won't be longer. There's a possibility he might return before that initial four-week stretch, according to Carlisle, but the Pacers are expected to be cautious with his recovery. With Nesmith out, Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard and Cody Martin are expected to see an uptick in playing time.

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• Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Expected to miss time

  11/14/2025 • By RotoWire

  Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said after Thursday's 133-98 loss to the Suns that Nesmith (knee) avoided a serious injury, but he will miss some time, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Nesmith recorded 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes prior to departing. The Pacers were bitten by the injury bug yet again Thursday, with Nesmith likely to miss at least a game or two after exiting with what the team is labeling as a sore left knee. With Nesmith sidelined for the Pacers' next contest Saturday versus the Raptors, more playing time on the wing could open up for Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard and Cody Martin (illness).

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• Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Goes down with knee injury

  11/14/2025 • By RotoWire

  Nesmith went to the locker room during the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Suns due to left knee soreness and won't return, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports. He recorded 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes before exiting. Nesmith appeared to slip on the court and had a difficult time getting back up. He eventually needed help making his way to the locker room and was quickly ruled out. Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard should see an uptick in chances down the stretch in Nesmith's absence.

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• Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Returning Tuesday

  11/11/2025 • By RotoWire

  Nesmith (forearm) will play in Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports. Nesmith was held out of Sunday's matchup due to a right forearm bruise, but he'll be back in action Tuesday. He has averaged 20.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.0 assists over his last five appearances.

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• Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Ruled out Sunday

  11/09/2025 • By RotoWire

  Nesmith (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors. Nesmith will sit out his first game of the season while dealing with a right forearm contusion. His absence further depletes an already injury-hampered Pacers roster, with Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard likely candidates to absorb additional minutes. Nesmith's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Jazz.

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