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: Walking boot on left foot
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Head coach Rick Carlisle said Monday that Nesmith (ankle) is wearing a walking boot on his left foot, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nesmith suffered a sprained left ankle during the Pacers' loss to the Pelicans on Friday. It's unclear how long he'll wear a walking boot, but while he is sidelined, Bennedict Mathurin should continue to be in the Pacers' starting lineup.
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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.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Won't return Friday
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Nesmith (ankle) won't return to Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Nesmith was a perfect 5-for-5 from the floor with 12 points in 10 first-half minutes before sustaining a left ankle sprain. With Andrew Nembhard (knee) also out, the Pacers will need more out of Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker, T.J. McConnell, Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Sprains left ankle Friday
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Nesmith is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain, Pat Boylan of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
Per Tony East of SI.com, Nesmith was in a lot of pain as he reached for his left ankle and had to be helped off the court before limping to the locker room. Nesmith was a perfect 5-for-5 from the floor with 12 points in 10 first-half minutes. If Nesmith is unable to return, T.J. McConnell, Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard would be candidates for further increased roles, as Andrew Nembhard (knee) was ruled out ahead of the contest.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Quiet in preseason win
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Nesmith finished with four points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3PT), one rebound and one block in 21 minutes during Thursday's preseason win over the Hornets.
Nesmith was back in the starting lineup but struggled to find any rhythm. Although he is slated to be a starter come Opening Night, Nesmith's fantasy game is relatively limited. He could very well have pockets of value throughout the season, but it's hard to see him being anything more than a streamer, barring injuries to other key players.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Starting vs. Charlotte
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Nesmith (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets.
The Pacers rotated their first unit in their previous preseason contest, but they're trending toward what looks like their lineup for the regular-season opener against the Pistons next Wednesday, and that includes Nesmith, who missed Monday's contest against the Grizzlies due to an ankle injury. Nesmith isn't expected to have any limits regarding his workload in this matchup, though the goal should be to keep him healthy and available for the season opener next week.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Out Monday
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Nesmith won't play in Monday's preseason game against Memphis due to an ankle injury.
Nesmith posted 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 14 minutes during last Thursday's win over the Cavaliers. His next chance to suit up will come next Thursday against the Hornets.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Good to go
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Nesmith (shoulder) is available for Sunday's Game 4 against the Knicks, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Nesmith was deemed questionable ahead of Sunday's contest with a sore right shoulder. However, he'll suit up for the contest and should have no restrictions. Nesmith is averaging 9.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game during the series.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Iffy for Game 4
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Nesmith is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against New York with right shoulder soreness.
Nesmith's shoulder injury is new, as he seemingly picked up the issue during the Pacers' Game 3 win. Nesmith has averaged 34.3 minutes per game during the series, which could open up plenty of minutes for Doug McDermott and Ben Sheppard if Nesmith winds up sitting Sunday.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Quiet again Wednesday
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Nesmith totaled six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 130-121 loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Nesmith managed just six points in the loss, continuing his disappointing postseason. While he does provide the Pacers with a reliable defensive asset, his inability to score on a consistent basis remains a concern. The series will now head to Indiana, where the Pacers will look to secure their first win.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Passive performance in loss
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Nesmith registered seven points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 115-92 loss to the Bucks in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Nesmith salvaged a rough shooting night with modest across-the-board production. Despite playing a significant role, he has been unable to rediscover his form from earlier in the season. While the loss was far from ideal, the Pacers will now head home for Game 6 and attempt to wrap up the series again.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Pops for 15 points in loss
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Nesmith accumulated 15 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and six rebounds over 33 minutes during Friday's 129-120 loss to the Cavaliers.
Nesmith was one of eight Pacers players to score double-digits, although it wasn't enough to get the victory. While it has been an encouraging season for Nesmith, this does feel like a best-case scenario in terms of opportunity. Looking beyond this season, it's hard to see him being a must-roster player outside of deeper leagues.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Questionable against Chicago
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Nesmith (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Bulls.
Nesmith is in danger of missing his second straight contest due to a right knee bruise. If Nesmith is ruled out, Ben Sheppard will likely draw another start.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Unavailable Monday
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Nesmith (knee) is out Monday against the Clippers.
Nesmith will be sidelined due to a right knee bruise in what will mark his first absence since Feb. 28. Doug McDermott and Andrew Nembhard are the top candidates to absorb Nesmith's minutes load.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Iffy for Monday
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Nesmith is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers due to a right knee bruise.
Nesmith posted 13 points, four assists, three rebounds and two steals in 27 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Lakers, but he may miss the second half of Indiana's back-to-back set. If Nemsith is downgraded to out, Doug McDermott, Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard are candidates for increased roles.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Drops 13 points in loss
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Nesmith finished Sunday's 150-145 loss to the Lakers with 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 27 minutes.
Nesmith's production has been all over the place lately. Through 12 March appearances, the sharpshooter is averaging 10.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers while hitting 40.8 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Stuffs stat sheet in win Saturday
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Nesmith accumulated 16 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 121-100 victory over the Nets.
Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner didn't have their best performances Saturday. However, Nesmith stepped up and delivered a strong outing on both ends of the court, registering at least two tallies in each of the five major categories. Nesmith has scored in double digits in four straight appearances and has averaged 10.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of March.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Has shot blocked late vs. T-Wolves
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Nesmith racked up eight points (2-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 30 minutes during Thursday's 113-111 loss to Minnesota.
Nesmith had a chance to send the game to overtime, but his layup was blocked in spectacular fashion by Anthony Edwards. Nesmith has struggled with his shot as of late and has gone 4-for-20 from the field over his last three games. He has failed to reach double-digit scoring in each of his last five games, which is a far cry from his production in February when he averaged 13.8 points per game on 50.6 percent shooting, including 39.5 percent from three.
