Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Removed from injury report
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Nembhard (back) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
The Pacers held Nembhard out of their last outing prior to the All-Star break, but the fourth-year guard is slated to return Thursday and likely move Kam Jones out of the starting lineup. Over his last 10 appearances, Nembhard has averaged 17.4 points, 8.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers in 33.3 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Idle Wednesday
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Nembhard has been ruled out Wednesday against the Nets due to lower back injury management.
The Pacers will be sitting multiple key players for the final game before the All-Star break. With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also sidelined Wednesday, the Pacers will be left with Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson as their available options at point guard.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Double-doubles in win
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Nembhard had 24 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and 10 assists across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 137-134 overtime victory over the Knicks.
Nembhard recorded his eighth double-double of the season, helping the Pacers to an improbable victory. While it does appear as though Indiana will shift gears at some point, for now, Nembhard's role appears relatively secure. In six appearances over the past two weeks, he has averaged 17.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.7 three-pointers, good enough for top-80 value. Assuming his playing time reduces at some point before the season is done, managers could certainly explore trade options sooner rather than later.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Absent from injury report
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Nembhard (lower back) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Nembhard sat out Tuesday's loss to the Jazz for lower-back injury management, but he's primed to return to the court Friday. Over his last 11 contests, Nembhard has averaged 17.5 points, 9.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 32.8 minutes per game. Ben Sheppard could be headed to the bench Friday.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Sitting out Tuesday
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Nembhard has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to low back injury management.
Nembhard is one of several Pacers who will receive a maintenance day for the second leg of a back-to-back set. With T.J. McConnell also getting a night off, a lot of minutes will be up for grabs in the backcourt for players such as Kam Jones, Ethan Thompson and Quenton Jackson.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Hands out nine dimes
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Nembhard finished with 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 113-110 win over the Bulls.
Nembhard has been outstanding as a playmaker this season and has recorded at least nine assists in four games in a row, tying his longest streak of the campaign in that regard. The scoring numbers have been a bit inconsistent lately. However, Nembhard is also delivering strong scoring contributions, and he's one of the go-to options on offense for a depleted Indiana squad. Nembhard is averaging 17.8 points, 9.1 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game since the beginning of January.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Big double-double in win over OKC
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Nembhard ended with 27 points (10-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and 11 assists in 36 minutes during Friday's 117-114 win over the Thunder.
The 27 points led the Pacers in the big road win, while the double-double was Nembhard's sixth of the season. Four of them have come in January, and through 10 games on the month the fourth-year guard is averaging 19.0 points, 8.7 assists, 3.8 boards, 2.1 threes and 0.8 steals while shooting 51.1 percent from the floor and 40.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Dishes out nine dimes
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Nembhard chipped in nine points (3-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and nine assists across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Celtics.
Nembhard scored in single digits for just the fifth time in 35 games this season in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics. The 26-year-old guard's shot was off, failing to make a triple for the fourth time and shooting below 30 percent from the field for only the sixth time. The Gonzaga product still led the way with a game-high nine assists, his ninth such performance this season and matching his career high from the 2022-2023 season, as he has taken on a larger playmaking role in the absence of Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles). In nine outings this month, Nembhard is averaging 18.1 points, 8.4 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 threes and 0.9 steals over 33 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Team-high 25 points in loss
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Nembhard logged 25 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal over 36 minutes during the Pacers' 113-104 loss to the 76ers on Monday.
Nembhard was given the green light to return Monday from a one-game absence due to a back issue. The injury didn't appear to bother the fourth-year pro all too much, as he led the Pacers in scoring while reaching the 25-point threshold for the sixth time this season. Nembhard has averaged 19.3 points, 8.4 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 threes and 1.0 steals over 33.1 minutes per game since Jan. 2.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Off injury report for Monday
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Nembhard (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Nembhard was held out of Saturday's loss to Detroit -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to a back issue. However, the 26-year-old point guard is set to return to action Monday. Over seven appearances this month, Nembhard has averaged 18.4 points, 8.9 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 32.6 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Good to go Monday
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Nembhard (back) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.
Nembhard will shake off his questionable tag due to lower-back soreness for a second straight game. The 25-year-old point guard has recorded a double-double in two of his four appearances so far this month, during which he has averaged 20.8 points, 9.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 32.5 minutes per game. He has shot 55.6 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from beyond the arc over that span.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Upgraded to available
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Nembhard (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Nembhard was trending in the right direction earlier Saturday, and he has now been upgraded to available. The fourth-year point guard is having a career-best season, averaging 17.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game, so having him back is a huge boost for the Pacers.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable to face Miami
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Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Nembhard is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game due to lower-back soreness. If the 25-year-old point guard isn't cleared to suit up, T.J. McConnell, Quenton Jackson and Ben Sheppard are candidates for an uptick in minutes.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Ruled out vs. Hornets
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Nembhard is out for Thursday's game against Charlotte due to lower-back soreness.
It sounds like a day-to-day issue for Nembhard, whose next chance to play comes Saturday against Miami. The point guard minutes should be divvied up between T.J. McConnell and Ben Sheppard on Thursday, with both players being worthy of streaming consideration.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Dishes six dimes in Friday's loss
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Nembhard logged 19 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 123-113 loss to the Spurs.
Nembhard led the Pacers in assists Friday and finished second on the team in scoring and rebounds behind Pascal Siakam (23 points and nine rebounds). Nembhard has logged at least six dimes in six of his last seven outings, and over that span, he has averaged 16.6 points, 7.4 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 threes and 1.3 steals over 32.6 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Nears double-double in defeat
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Nembhard notched 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt), eight assists, four rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes in Friday's 140-122 loss to the Celtics.
After shooting just 5-for-16 from the field in Tuesday's blowout loss to Milwaukee, Nembhard bounced back with an efficient shooting performance Friday, albeit in another losing effort. The 25-year-old point guard led Indiana in scoring and knocked down a team-high-tying four triples, matching his season high for the second time in his last five outings. Additionally, he dished out a game-best eight dimes and has recorded at least six assists in three straight contests.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Logs 21 points in loss
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Nembhard posted 21 points (7-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six assists and four rebounds over 33 minutes during the Pacers' 135-119 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday.
It was the sixth time in 13 regular-season games that Nembhard posted 20 or more points in a game, and he finished Monday's contest as the Pacers' second-leading scorer behind Pascal Siakam (26 points). Nembhard is averaging 17.5 points, 6.2 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 0.8 steals over 31.0 minutes per game to open the 2025-26 campaign.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Ruled out Friday
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Nembhard (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Friday is the first part of a back-to-back set for Indiana, and head coach Rick Carlisle is hopeful that Nembhard will return Saturday against the Bulls, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. T.J. McConnell appears to be the most likely candidate to replace Nembhard in the starting lineup, and Ben Sheppard should see an uptick in minutes as well.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable to play Friday
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Nembhard is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to a right quadriceps contusion.
The Pacers can't afford more injuries to their roster, but now it seems a decision on Nembhard will be made closer to Friday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. If Nembhard is unable to go, expect T.J. McConnell to be promoted to a starting role in the backcourt.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Modest production Wednesday
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Nembhard had nine points (2-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 97-95 loss to the Raptors.
Nembhard struggled to find any rhythm, shooting poorly from both the field and the charity stripe. While nights like this are to be expected from a player who has been thrust into a sizeable role, Nembhard remains a clear must-roster player across all formats. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 18.1 points, 6.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.9 three-pointers.
