Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable for Thursday
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Nembhard (back) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Hornets.
Nembhard has been dealing with this back issue for months, but he's powered through it the past three games. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround, so managers can expect to get another update closer to Thursday's tip.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Good to go Tuesday
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Nembhard (back) will play in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Nembhard will shed his questionable tag due to lower-back injury management and suit up for a second consecutive contest. Over six February appearances, the 26-year-old guard has averaged 15.0 points, 7.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 30.3 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable for Tuesday
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Nembhard (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
The Pacers are considering keeping Nembhard out for lower-back injury management. With Kam Jones (back) also questionable, Ben Sheppard and Quenton Jackson could both be in line for an expanded role in the backcourt Tuesday.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Big double-double in return
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Nembhard (back) closed Sunday's 134-130 loss to the Mavericks with 22 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, 11 assists and one steal across 29 minutes.
After sitting out Friday's loss in Washington, Nembhard recorded his ninth double-double of the season Sunday. The last-place Pacers have limited his availability of late, but Nembhard has been quite effective when active for fantasy managers. Over his last 12 appearances, Nembhard has averaged 16.8 points, 8.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers in 32.0 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Will play Sunday
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Nembhard (back) will play Sunday against the Mavericks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Nembhard skipped Friday's loss to the Wizards with that game being the second of a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Sunday evening and should see his usual workload. With Nembhard back in the mix, Kam Jones' minutes could dip.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Could play Sunday
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Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Nembhard was held out of the second leg of the Pacers' back-to-back set Friday against the Wizards while managing a lower-back injury, but the fourth-year pro has the chance to return for Sunday's contest against Dallas. He has averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 2.0 threes and 0.8 steals over 30.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Doubtful for Friday
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Nembhard (back) is doubtful for Friday's game versus Washington.
Friday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and it's not a surprise to see the team looking to rest Nembhard. T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is questionable, and Kam Jones (back) is too, so the team could be very shorthanded in the backcourt.
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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: 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.
