Aaron Nesmith News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Limited in practice Coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that Nesmith's (lower leg) injury isn't as bad as initially feared but was limited in practice, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Starreports.

Impact Nesmith suffered a shin injury against the Raptors last Wednesday, but no updates have been provided on the results of his MRI. Luckily for Indiana, the 24-year-old forward appears to have avoided a major injury. Fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report to clarify Nesmith's status for Thursday's game versus Detroit.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Getting MRI on shin Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said after Wednesday's 127-125 win over the Raptors that Nesmith will receive an MRI after exiting in the third quarter with right shin soreness, Ia...

Impact Nesmith tallied eight points (3-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), two rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 17 minutes before leaving early in the third quarter, when he fell hard to the floor on a drive to the basket. The Pacers labeled his injury as right shin soreness, but Carlisle expressed concern that Nesmith might have hurt his ankle. The MRI should provide clarity on the nature and extent of the injury, but for now, Nesmith's status for the Pacers' first game out of the All-Star break Feb. 22 versus the Pistons is unknown.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury, iffy to return Newsmith was helped back to the locker room Wednesday with right shin soreness after landing awkwardly on a dunk attempt, Tony East of SI.com reports. He's questionable to return.

Impact Nesmith ended up landing in the photographer area following the dunk and required the help of two trainers back to the locker room. While he's out, Doug McDermott and Ben Sheppard could see more minutes.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Flashy scoring Monday Nesmith contributed 21 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Monday's 111-102 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Nesmith is blossoming into a dangerous attacker off the dribble, and he showcased his athletic prowess by jamming on Nick Richards in a highlight-worthy dunk Monday. Nesmith didn't provide much besides scoring, but he is typically a reliable source of defensive playmaking, ranking in the 82nd percentile for steal rate and 76 percentile for block rate among all forwards this season.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hits for 22 in Sunday's win Nesmith posted 22 points (8-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 115-99 win over the Hornets.

Impact The fourth-year forward topped 20 points for the third time in the last six games and drained multiple threes for the sixth time in the last seven contests as he continues his most productive run of the season. Over that seven-game stretch, Nesmith is averaging 17.9 points, 7.3 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.6 threes and 0.9 steals while shooting a blistering 60.0 percent from the floor and 51.4 percent (18-for-35) from long distance.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nesmith Has 22 Points, 8 Rebounds & 4 Assists In Win Over Hornets | Indiana Pacers

FEBRUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Leading scorer in Tuesday's loss Nesmith finished Tuesday's 129-124 loss to the Celtics with 26 points (11-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one block in 41 minutes.

Impact The fourth-year forward tied his season high in scoring as he led the Pacers in both points and boards on the night. Nesmith has looked good since returning from a three-game absence due to a shin issue, scoring at least 16 points in each of the last four games and averaging 15.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.4 threes over the last seven while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and 44.7 percent (17-for-38) from beyond the arc. That hot streak lines up with the arrival of Pascal Siakam, so Nesmith's elevated usage to close out January might be his new normal.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nesmith Career Night vs. Boston (26 PTS, 12 REB, 7 AST) | Indiana Pacers

JANUARY 31 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

Drills three triples in loss Nesmith (shin) played 28 minutes and recorded 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in Friday's 118-115 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Nesmith was back in action after a three-game absence due to a left tibia strain. Though the Pacers roster looked different from when he last played with the addition of Pascal Siakam and the subtraction of Bruce Brown, Nesmith maintained his spot in the starting five and notably saw more minutes than some of his primary competitors for playing time in Bennedict Mathurin (24 minutes), Jalen Smith (14 minutes) and Obi Toppin (11 minutes).

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Nesmith (shins) will play in Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Nesmith missed the past three games for Indiana due to soreness in both shins. There's no word of any restrictions, but he will likely have a reduced role on the offensive end with Pascal Siakam set to make his debut.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Friday Nesmith (lower leg) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Nesmith has missed three straight games due to a left tibialis anterior strain. He has a chance to return Friday, which is the second night of a back-to-back set, but his injury designation doesn't offer immense optimism, as he was questionable ahead of his previous two absences as well.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Thursday Nesmith (shins) will not play in Thursday's game against the Kings, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Nesmith will sit out for a third straight game Thursday, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return Friday against the Trail Blazers. With Pascal Siakam (trade pending) unavailable, Obi Toppin (calf) and Jarace Walker could each pick up some minutes.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Nesmith (shins) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Nesmith is in danger of missing his third straight game Thursday due to bilateral shin soreness. If the 24-year-old forward is ruled out, Jarace Walker and Kendall Brown could continue to see increased playing time.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Nesmith (shins) participated in Wednesday's practice, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Nesmith has missed Indiana's last two contests due to bilateral shin soreness. However, his return to practice is a good sign of his availability against Sacramento on Thursday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Jazz Nesmith (lower leg) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Nesmith was added to the injury report as questionable earlier in the day due to leg soreness, and the team has since ruled him out for Monday's clash. Bennedict Mathurin looks to be the top option to start at small forward in Nesmith's absence.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Nesmith (shins) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Nesmith was held out of Sunday's game versus the Nuggets for the first leg of the back-to-back set, and he's still iffy for Monday due to soreness in both shins. If he's unavailable to suit up, the Pacers will need Bennedict Mathurin, Buddy Hield and Obi Toppin to step up.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Nesmith (shins) will not play in Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Nesmith is dealing with soreness in both shins and will be held out for the front leg of the back-to-back set. However, it remains to be seen if he will play Monday against the Jazz. With Nesmith sidelined, the Pacers could turn to guys like Bennedict Mathurin, Buddy Hield and Obi Toppin to absorb some minutes.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Nesmith (shins) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Impact Nesmith and Jalen Smith (back) were both upgraded from questionable to available and will likely start Friday's game versus Atlanta. Nesmith has started nine straight contests, averaging 12.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 27.6 minutes per game during that stretch.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Nesmith is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks due to bilateral shin soreness.

Impact Jalen Smith (back) is also questionable for the Pacers, so they could be a little thin Friday. If Nesmith isn't able to shake this issue, there could be more opportunities for guys like Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Toppin.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nesmith Finishes with 17 Points, 4 Rebounds and 2 Assists vs. Celtics | Indiana Pacers

JANUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

Aaron Nesmith's Fastbreak Poster vs. Celtics | Indiana Pacers

JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Good to go against Boston Nesmith (ankle) is Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast for Saturday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Nesmith has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday despite dealing with a left ankle sprain. With Andrew Nembhard (back) and Bruce Brown (knee) out, Aaron Nesmith could receive increased playing time.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Nesmith suffered a left ankle sprain Friday against Atlanta, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the second half of the back-to-back set. If he's unavailable against Boston, Bennedict Mathurin, Buddy Hield and Jordan Nwora are candidates to see additional minutes.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle sprain Nesmith suffered a left ankle sprain during Friday's game against the Hawks and will not return. He finished with 15 points, three assists, two rebounds, one steal, one block and o...

Impact The severity of the injury hasn't been reported, but it's possible the lopsided score factored into the decision to hold him out. The timing of this injury is unfortunate for Indiana, as they play again Saturday versus the Celtics. If Nesmith can't suit up for that one, the Pacers could utilize Buddy Hield a bit more for his floor spacing.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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