ANDREW NEMBHARD NEWS

Available vs. Phoenix Nembhard (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Impact Nembhard missed the last two games due to a back injury, but he'll be able to return to action Sunday. He could see an uptick in work against Phoenix since Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) has been ruled out.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Nembhard (back) is questionable to play Sunday against the Suns.

Impact Nembhard has missed the past two games for Indiana, but he remains day-to-day. Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is also questionable with the Pacers considering a maintenance day. If either of those two players are forced to sit, T.J. McConnell will likely be asked to step up.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Nembhard continues to deal with a back injury and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday against Phoenix, while T.J. McConnell should see increased run once again Friday.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Thursday Nembhard (back) will not play in Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact This is a tough blow for the Pacers, as they are going to be very shorthanded Thursday night. In addition to Nembhard, the Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring), Pascal Siakam (trade pending) and Aaron Nesmith (shins). T.J. McConnell is likely to see a significant workload as a result.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Nembhard is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Kings due to thoracic spine sprain.

Impact It's unclear when Nembhard suffered his back injury, but it could keep him out of Thursday's contest. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) out and Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) questionable, Indiana could be left short-handed in the backcourt against Sacramento.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points in loss to Utah Nembhard notched 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Monday's 132-105 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Nembhard has scored in double digits in each of his last three starts, but the Pacers have dropped the last two of those contests, and he hasn't been able to make a difference in the backcourt the way Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) was doing it. Nembhard averages 9.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game when deployed as a starter, and he figures to remain in that role until Haliburton is ready to return, which won't happen until next week at the earliest.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at point guard Nembhard will start Wednesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact As expected, Nembhard will start at point guard in Tyrese Haliburton's (hamstring) absence. T.J. McConnell is also expected to see plenty of work off the bench. Nembhard has made seven starts this season, averaging 10.0 points, 4.6 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 25.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starts second half for Haliburton Nembhard (back) tallied nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and three assists across 12 minutes in Monday's 133-131 win over the Celtics.

Impact Nembhard held only a light role in his return from a three-game absence due to a mid-back sprain, but he likely would have seen heftier minutes had he not accrued five fouls during his limited time on the court. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle notably inserted Nembhard into the starting unit to open the third quarter after star point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a hamstring strain in the second quarter that will more than likely result in him missing some time. Nembhard thus looks like the top candidate to enter the starting five in Haliburton's stead in the Pacers' next game Wednesday versus the Wizards, though Nembhard could still be in store for a split of the minutes at point guard with T.J. McConnell, who was the more productive performer of the two Monday (12 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two steals in 25 minutes). Even so, both Nembhard and McConnell look like strong cursory pickups in most 12-team leagues with the likelihood that Haliburton misses time.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Monday Nembhard (back) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Nembhard missed the last three games due to a back injury, but he's been cleared to return to action Monday. Over his last six appearances, he's averaged 9.7 points, 3.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game. However, it's unclear whether the 23-year-old will face a minutes restriction during his first game back in action.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Nembhard (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Nembhard has missed the last three games due to a mid-back sprain, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return to action Monday. If he's unavailable once again, T.J. McConnell and Buddy Hield could see additional minutes.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Saturday Nembhard (back) will not suit up for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.

Impact The Pacers will be without Nembhard for a third straight game, but the guard remains day-to-day. His next chance to play will be Monday in a rematch against the Celtics. With Bruce Brown (knee) also out Saturday, the Pacers will likely look to T.J. McConnell and Buddy Hield to soak up the available minutes.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Celtics.

Impact Nembhard is in danger of missing his third straight game due to a mid-back sprain. More clarity on his status should come once he starts testing things out during pregame. If he cannot play, T.J. McConnell would presumably continue operating as the primary backup to Tyrese Haliburton at point guard.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Nembhard (back) is out for Friday's game versus the Hawks, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact Nembhard will miss his second consecutive game after being downgraded from questionable to out with back soreness. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Boston. In Nembhard's absence, T.J. McConnell should continue to operate as the primary point guard behind Tyrese Haliburton.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Atlanta Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Nembhard is in danger of missing his second straight game Friday due to a back injury he suffered against Milwaukee on Monday. With Bruce Brown (knee) also questionable, Buddy Hield, Bennedict Mathurin and Aaron Nesmith are candidates to receive increased playing time.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Milwaukee Nembhard (back) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Nembhard has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to a back injury he suffered Monday. Bennedict Mathurin and Aaron Nesmith are candidates to receive increased minutes in his absence. Nembhard's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Atlanta.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as questionable Nembhard (back) is questionable to play Wednesday against Milwaukee.

Impact Nembhard exited Monday's victory over Milwaukee after eight minutes of action after tweaking his back. Nembhard was diagnosed with a mid-back sprain Tuesday, with coach Rick Carlisle casting doubt on the likelihood he'd be available for a rematch against the Bucks on Wednesday.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to sit Wednesday Nembhard (back) is likely to miss Wednesday's game versus Milwaukee, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.

Impact Pacers coach Rick Carlisle doesn't anticipate Nembhard's injury to last long, but it sounds like the team will exercise caution Wednesday. The good news for Indiana is that Bruce Brown could be ready to return from his knee issue. There will be more clarity when the Pacers release their injury report Tuesday evening.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Monday Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Nembhard entered Monday's game with no injury designation, but back soreness will prevent him from returning to action. A rematch against Milwaukee on Wednesday will be his next chance to take the court.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up back injury Nembhard is questionable to return to Monday's game against Milwaukee due to back soreness, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Nembhard logged eight minutes of first-half action prior to heading to the locker room Monday. Buddy Hield started the third quarter in his absence, while Nembhard didn't return to the bench with his teammates after the halftime break.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in double-digit win Nembhard posted 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Saturday's 140-126 win over the Knicks.

Impact Making his fourth straight start, Nembhard delivered another solid outing. He's finished with at least 10 points and five assists in three of his last four appearances, averaging 12.5 points, 5.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 31.8 minutes per game during that stretch.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies season high as starter Nembhard totaled 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and five assists over 36 minutes during Saturday's 117-110 loss to Orlando.

Impact Nembhard got the start with Bruce Brown (knee) out, finishing as one of five Pacers with a double-digit point total and handing out a handful of assists while setting a season high in scoring. In three starts this season, Nembhard has tallied at least 10 points in two of those three contests. He has reached double figures in five games this year.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Orlando Nembhard is in the starting lineup to face the Magic on Saturday.

Impact Nembhard will slot at shooting guard alongside Tyrese Haliburton in the backcourt with Bruce Brown (knee) out. This will be Nembhard's third start of the season, and he's averaging 9.0 points and 6.0 assists in his previous two outings in that role.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Nembhard (knee) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Grizzlies,Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Impact Nembhard missed the past seven games for Indiana, and coach Rick Carlisle implied that he'll take it easy on the point guard in his first game back. However, a specific minutes limit was not mentioned. With Nembhard back in the mix, it's likely that T.J. McConnell loses some minutes going forward.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Memphis Nembhard (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Nembhard has missed Indiana's last seven contests due to right knee soreness. However, his upgraded status to questionable is a good sign that the second-year guard is nearing a return. If Nembhard is upgraded to available, he will likely be on a minutes restriction.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Nembhard (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Nembhard will miss a sixth -- seventh if you count the In-Season Tournament Championship loss to the Lakers -- straight game due to right knee soreness. He was spotted participating in Tuesday's practice, so he's trending in the right direction. Nembhard's next chance to suit up will come during the second half of Indiana's back-to-back set Thursday in Memphis.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE