Nesmith (neck) won't play Sunday against the Pistons.
Ethan Thompson should get another start Sunday with Nesmith unavailable. Kam Jones and Taelon Peter should also see some extended minutes sans Nesmith.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Another absence coming
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Nesmith (neck) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Nesmith will miss his seventh straight game and remains without a timetable to return. He should be considered doubtful for the season finale Sunday.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Won't face Brooklyn
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Nesmith (neck) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Nesmith is one of several regulars who won't be playing Thursday, and the Pacers aren't expected to risk him with three games left in the regular season. With Nesmith out, look for Ethan Thompson, who's on a two-way contract, should have a bigger role in the Pacers' backcourt.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Not yet ready to return
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Nesmith (neck) is out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Nesmith will mis his fifth straight game while battling a neck injury. He's once again been downgraded to out a full day ahead of Indiana's upcoming matchup, so he doesn't appear close to a return. Nesmith can be considered doubtful for Thursday's tilt in Brooklyn until further notice.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Out again Sunday
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Nesmith (neck) is out for Sunday's game in Cleveland.
This will mark Nesmith's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not encouraging that he continues to get ruled out a full day in advance of tipoff. He should be considered doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Nesmith (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, per Tony East of Forbes.com.
Nesmith is sidelined for a second consecutive contest with a cervical strain and was a very limited practice participant Tuesday. His absence opens up more playing time for Ben Sheppard, Quenton Jackson and Kobe Brown to soak up Wednesday.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Sidelined Sunday
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Nesmith (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with Miami.
Ben Sheppard, Jalen Slawson Quenton Jackson and Kobe Brown are among the players who could be in line for added minutes in the absence of Nesmith. For the time being, Nesmith should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game in Chicago.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Nesmith has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's game against Miami due to a cervical strain.
Nesmith was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to lower-back soreness, but the Heat have since reclassified his injury. The cervical strain is likely to keep the veteran wing out against Miami, with his next opportunity to play arriving Wednesday against Chicago. Ben Sheppard, Jalen Slawson, Quenton Jackson and Kobe Brown are all candidates to enter the Pacers' starting lineup in Nesmith's expected absence.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Probable for Friday
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Nesmith is probable for Friday's game versus the Clippers due to soreness in his lower back.
Nesmith is dealing with some lower back pain, but it's not expected to keep him out of Friday's game. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Friday's tipoff.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Struggles with three-point shot
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Nesmith ended Wednesday's 137-130 loss to the Lakers with 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes.
Nesmith had a decent stat line based on his recent performances, but it's worth noting that he had a rough outing from three, nailing just 25 percent of his eight attempts. While the scoring has been down a bit, failing to surpass the 15-point mark in four of his last five games, Nesmith remains locked into major minutes when available. Plus, he's a reliable three-point shooter even if he struggled Wednesday, nailing 43.3 percent of his attempts from deep in that aforementioned five-game stretch.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Expected to play Wednesday
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Nesmith is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to right ankle injury management.
The Pacers are monitoring the health of Nesmith, who remains likely to play Wednesday. The swingman has averaged 18.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 3.0 three-pointers over 29.8 minutes per contest in his last seven games, shooting a sizzling 47.7 percent from beyond the arc during this stretch.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Upgraded to available
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Nesmith (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Magic.
The Pacers thought about holding Nesmith out for right ankle injury management, but they've ultimately decided to give him the green light Monday. The swingman has averaged 17.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.8 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per contest in his last six games, shooting 44.4 percent from deep.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Questionable to face Orlando
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Nesmith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Magic.
Nesmith has played in five straight games but could be held out of Monday's contest in Orlando due to right ankle injury management. If the 26-year-old wing isn't cleared to suit up, Ben Sheppard and Quenton Jackson would be candidates to see a bump in minutes.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Struggles in loss Saturday
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Nesmith posted five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and two rebounds over 25 minutes during Saturday's 134-119 loss to San Antonio.
Nesmith couldn't get it going Saturday, bringing to an end what had been a five-game stretch of double-digit scoring. Nesmith's production has been up and down all season, making him a hard player to trust. In 42 appearances, he has averaged 13.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers, leaving him outside the top 200 in standard leagues. Given the uncertainty regarding Indiana's rotation, Nesmith should be utilized as a stream option only.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Cleared to face Portland
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Nesmith (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Nesmith was listed as questionable due to a right ankle injury, but he's been given the green light to play Wednesday. Nesmith will likely fill his usual starting role, where he's averaging 13.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 29.9 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Good to go vs. New York
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Nesmith (ankle) will play Tuesday against the Knicks.
Nesmith has been upgraded to available after initially being added to the injury report as questionable with an ankle injury. He's fresh off an impressive 32-point performance Sunday against Milwaukee, marking just the second time in 39 games this season that he's reached the 30-point threshold.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Iffy for Tuesday
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Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
The Pacers are deciding whether or not to hold Nesmith out for the first half of their back-to-back set. Depending on who's available for the Pacers on Tuesday, Kobe Brown could be thrust into a significant role in the frontcourt.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Carrying questionable tag
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Nesmith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to right ankle injury management.
Nesmith missed Thursday's game against the Suns due to management of his right ankle injury, but he did suit up Friday and posted 12 points across 34 minutes. A call on his status will likely be made closer to Sunday's tipoff at 3:30 p.m. ET. Not having Nesmith would be a big blow for a Pacers team that has more than 10 players listed on the injury report for Sunday's game.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Probable for Friday
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Nesmith (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Nesmith sat out Thursday's loss to the Suns but is expected to return to action during the second night of Indiana's back-to-back set. He scored in single digits in three straight appearances following a multi-game absence before exploding for 29 points in Sacramento on Tuesday.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Sitting out Thursday
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Nesmith (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Nesmith's next chance to play comes during the second half of Indiana's back-to-back set versus the Knicks on Friday. The swingman's absence opens the door for Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones to see significant playing time on the wing Thursday.
