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IND • Small Forward • #23
3 days ago
Nesmith sprained his right ankle during Thursday’s loss to the Wizards, with his absence leading to Kam Jones receiving the starting nod the following night. Depending on Jones’ back, which has been an issue recently, Nesmith’s absence should ensure the rookie guard takes on extended minutes, whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Source: Tony East
IND • Small Forward • #23
4 days ago
Nesmith injured his right ankle during Thursday’s loss to the Wizards, and Sunday’s game will be the second he has missed since then. Kam Jones started Friday’s loss to the Wizards, but he is listed as questionable for Sunday. Jarace Walker would be a better streaming option, even if Pascal Siakam returns to action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
6 days ago
Nesmith exited Thursday’s loss to the Wizards during the second quarter and did not return, logging 15 minutes before spraining his right ankle. He’s already been ruled out for Friday’s rematch, which likely means a return to the starting lineup for Kobe Brown. Brown started the third quarter and finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers in 33 minutes. He’s worth streaming in deep leagues for Friday, especially with Pascal Siakam (personal) also out.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Small Forward • #23
6 days ago
Nesmith suffered a sprained right ankle during the first half of Thursday’s game and was ruled out during the halftime break. He finished with three points, two rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes. Kobe Brown started the third quarter for Nesmith, and he may be the starter for Friday’s rematch as well.
Source: Tony East
IND • Small Forward • #23
6 days ago
Nembhard and Nesmith are back after missing the Pacers’ final game before the All-Star break, but Pascal Siakam (personal) is not. His continued absence means that Walker will get another start, while the returns of Nembhard and Nesmith push Kam Jones and Kobe Brown to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Small Forward • #23
7 days ago
Nesmith, who did not play in Indiana’s final game before the All-Star break, is dealing with a lumbar sprain. Ben Sheppard replaced him in the starting lineup and should retain that role if Nesmith can’t play against the Wizards.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
15 days ago
Nesmith is set to miss Wednesday’s game against the Nets with lower back soreness. Ben Sheppard’s playing time should increase and he could move into the starting lineup, though he’s not worth streaming on a night with 14 games across the NBA.
Source: Pacers
IND • Small Forward • #23
15 days ago
Nesmith and McConnell were both listed as questionable on the initial injury report. While the former will occupy his usual spot in the Pacers’ starting lineup, the latter will serve as Andrew Nembhard’s backup at point guard.
Source: Ian Begley
IND • Small Forward • #23
18 days ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Nesmith is good to go. He’ll take on his usual role within the starting lineup, and Jarace Walker remains with the reserves.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Small Forward • #23
18 days ago
Nesmith is dealing with a sprained left elbow. If he can’t play on Sunday, the Pacers would likely move Jarace Walker of Ben Sheppard into the starting lineup. Turnover concerns aside, Walker offers a much higher fantasy ceiling than Sheppard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
20 days ago
Nesmith did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Jazz, as it was Indiana’s second game in as many nights. His return will push Ben Sheppard to the bench. Not offering much streaming when inserted into the starting lineup, Sheppard is not worth holding onto in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
23 days ago
Nesmith has had a rough shooting season, but he has had some strong stretches. The last five games have been arguably his best stretch of the year. He has averaged 17.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.0 triples per game over his last five while shooting 56.1 percent from the floor. He’s only shooting 38.6 percent on the season, so this is a drastic improvement for him. He should be considered a must-roster player as long as he’s shooting this well.
IND • Small Forward • #23
25 days ago
Nesmith recorded his first 20-point performance since a 25-point effort against the Magic back on January 4. The 26-year-old wing has put together a strong stretch recently, averaging 18.3 points over his last three games. He should be able to take advantage of some favorable matchups next week when the Pacers square off against the Heat, Jazz and Hornets.
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith got a rest night on Saturday, but the extra time off didn’t lead to a better performance. He had a rough shooting night and set a new career high for turnovers. He was able to somewhat offset the struggles by setting a season high for rebounds and contributing on the defensive end. This is the fifth straight game he has shot below 40 percent from the floor, and he’s shot below 25 percent in three of those. It has been a rough season overall for Nesmith, and there isn’t much reason to roster him at this point.
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith is one of the key Pacers that will get the night off after they won the first leg of this back-to-back. Ben Sheppard should replace him in the starting lineup for this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith can be streaky as a shooter, and Wednesday was one of those “bad” nights. He missed all eight of his three-point attempts, and the production in other areas was limited outside of five rebounds. While Nesmith’s status as a starter factors into his being rostered in 32 percent of Yahoo! leagues, fantasy managers who can’t afford to wait for Nesmith to provide more consistent production may need to look elsewhere.
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Outside of Andrew Nembhard, the Pacers did not have any standout scorers on Saturday. However, seven players finished in double figures, including Nesmith. He was just 1-of-5 from beyond the arc, but the Pacers’ wing was responsible for a team-high nine rebounds. Over the past two weeks, Nesmith has been close to a top-100 player in eight-cat formats. As long as he’s available, Aaron can offer late-round value the rest of the season.
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
For the first time since returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for over a month, Nesmith has reached double figures in three consecutive games. And despite shooting 40.5 percent from the field, the Pacers’ wing has offered top-100 value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Nesmith is rostered in 34 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and he has the potential to be a “silly season” standout if he’s able to play starters’ minutes for the rest of the season.
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
The Pacers hold the worst record in the NBA after dropping their 12th consecutive game in this one. However, Nesmith has been one of the few glimmers of hope as he’s shown few signs of rust since returning from a left knee sprain, averaging 13.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.4 blocks in five games. The 26-year-old wing led the Pacers with 18 first-half points on 5-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-8 from downtown and has topped 29 minutes in three straight contests. He should be rostered in all fantasy leagues.
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Nemsith, who has played well since returning from a sprained knee, rejoins the starters for Friday’s game, with Johnny Furphy heading to the bench. The other change is Potter, who steps in for Jay Huff. While Nesmith should be rostered, fantasy managers can afford to leave Potter alone.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Small Forward • #23
2 months ago
Nesmith made his long-awaited return to Indiana’s lineup following a six-week absence due to a left knee sprain. The 26-year-old wing will play a prominent role for the rebuilding squad for the remainder of the season but he’s likely to be on a minutes restriction for at least a couple games.
IND • Small Forward • #23
2 months ago
Nesmith has been out for six weeks with a sprained left knee, so fantasy managers should not expect too much from him in his first game back. While Nesmith did not offer consistent fantasy value before the injury, Indiana’s lack of consistent scorers gives him a chance to change that once he’s no longer under any restrictions.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
IND • Small Forward • #23
2 months ago
Nesmith has been out since November 13 with a left knee sprain. His questionable status shows that a return could happen as soon as Saturday night. Even if Nesmith is ultimately held out, he should be back on the floor sometime in the near future.
Source: Pacers
IND • Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
That would have Nesmith returning in mid-December. Carlisle did note it’s possible Nesmith returns earlier, but that is the most likely scenario. Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker should see a boost in minutes as long as Nesmith is sidelined.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
The Pacers are calling it left knee soreness, but Nesmith stepped on Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s foot, which caused his knee to turn awkwardly. It didn’t look great, but we’ll wait for the team to give an official diagnosis instead of speculating on timelines. Ben Sheppard should play more minutes for the remainder of this game and beyond if Nesmith misses more time.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Nesmith is back after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Warriors. His return means Ben Sheppard will head back to the bench in a move that does not impact fantasy basketball. Even with the Pacers’ many injuries, there’s no need to consider Sheppard in most leagues.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
IND • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Nesmith has a right forearm contusion and will not play on Sunday, the Pacers’ second game in as many nights. Given the number of players who won’t be available, now is the time to go “all-in” on Jarace Walker out of necessity. If you hadn’t already done so.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Nesmith benefitted from the return of fellow guard Andrew Nembhard as he shot 70 percent from the floor, knocking down a trio of three-pointers, and getting to the line for eight free throws. The 26-year-old has taken on a much larger role from a scoring standpoint with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season, which gives him some serious appeal in deeper fantasy leagues.
IND • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Nesmith benefitted from the return of fellow guard Andrew Nembhard as he shot 70 percent from the floor, knocking down a trio of three-pointers, and getting to the line for eight free throws. The 26-year-old has taken on a much larger role from a scoring standpoint with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season, which gives him some serious appeal in deeper fantasy leagues.
IND • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Not only did Nesmith notch a career-high point total, but this was also his third 30-point game. Given how poorly he’s shot the ball to begin the season, Nesmith getting untracked on Saturday was critical for the shorthanded Pacers. Shooting 34.6 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from the foul line, he’s ranked outside the top-200 in nine-cat formats. However, due to Indiana’s lack of available options, Nesmith needs to be rostered in deep leagues, even if that comes with the risk of him recording low percentages. The Pacers play four games during Week 3, starting with the Bucks on Monday.