Coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Nesmith (ankle) will remain out until at least December, Tony East of SI.com reports. Nesmith was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, which would've marked his fourth straight absence due to a left ankle sprain. However, the fifth-year wing is now looking at an extended absence, as is Andrew Nembhard (knee). In their absences, Bennedict Mathurin and Ben Sheppard have moved into the starting lineup, but Jarace Walker, Quenton Jackson and Enrique Freeman are also candidates for increased roles.
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OUT - Ankle - Sprain Expected Return: 2024-12-01Previous game (@ NOP 11/1)
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2024-25 Season Stats
Aaron Nesmith Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL8.43.21.00.40.6Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 6 6 22.7 9.2 4.0 1.0 0.3 0.7 0.8 0 0 1.0 1.8 54.5% 2.2 4.2 52.0% 3.2 6.0 52.8% 1.8 2.2 84.6% 0.7 3.3 4.0 1.2 -9 65.9% 2023-24 72 47 27.7 12.2 3.8 1.5 0.7 0.9 0.9 1 0 1.9 4.6 41.9% 2.4 4.2 58.1% 4.4 8.8 49.6% 1.5 1.9 78.1% 0.9 2.9 3.3 1.7 +161 63.1% 2022-23 73 60 24.9 10.1 3.8 1.3 0.5 0.8 1.0 1 0 1.6 4.3 36.6% 1.9 3.8 49.6% 3.5 8.1 42.7% 1.6 1.9 83.8% 0.8 2.9 3.2 1.3 -211 56.6% 2021-22 52 3 11.0 3.8 1.7 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.6 0 0 0.6 2.2 27.0% 0.8 1.3 61.2% 1.4 3.5 39.6% 0.4 0.5 80.8% 0.3 1.4 1.3 0.7 +22 50.7% 2020-21 46 1 14.5 4.7 2.8 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.5 0 0 0.9 2.3 37.0% 0.8 1.5 54.3% 1.7 3.9 43.8% 0.5 0.6 78.6% 0.6 2.2 1.9 1.0 -7 57.3% Career 24911720.88.43.21.00.40.60.8201.33.537.6%1.63.054.7%3.06.545.4%1.11.480.9%0.72.52.61.3-4458.8% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL5.63.01.10.40.4Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 17 17 32.9 10.5 4.9 2.2 0.5 0.6 1.4 0 0 1.3 4.6 27.8% 2.3 3.6 62.9% 3.6 8.3 43.3% 2.0 2.2 91.9% 1.1 3.8 3.9 1.6 +14 56.6% 2021-22 15 0 3.5 0.8 1.0 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.1 0 0 0.1 0.7 9.1% 0.2 0.4 50.0% 0.3 1.1 23.5% 0.2 0.3 75.0% 0.3 0.7 0.4 3.0 -3 32.0% 2020-21 5 0 15.0 3.2 2.6 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0 0 0.8 2.8 28.6% 0.2 0.8 25.0% 1.0 3.6 27.8% 0.4 0.4 100.0% 0.4 2.2 1.4 0.5 -8 42.4% Career 371718.55.63.01.10.40.40.7000.72.826.0%1.21.959.7%1.94.839.8%1.11.290.7%0.72.42.11.6+352.8%
Aaron Nesmith
Season Stats
Previous Game (@ NOP 11/1)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF622.79.24.01.00.84.02024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB4.03.30.72024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.30.72024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%52.8%52.0%54.5%84.6%65.9%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-91.200
Aaron Nesmith
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17W 121-11620410101200.0%5240.0%7228.6%000.0%010.0-72228.6%10/10W 129-1171310211113266.7%11100.0%4375.0%22100.0%021.0+7014102.5%10/8L 131-130153220003133.3%200.0%5120.0%000.0%110.0+71330.0%
Preseason Totals 16.75.71.71.00.70.30.72.71.037.5%2.71.037.5%5.32.037.5%0.70.7100.0%0.31.31.5+71.07.050.4% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%11/1L 125-11810121100122100.0%33100.0%55100.0%000.0%011.0+7014120.0%10/30W 135-1323012831014250.0%5360.0%9555.6%000.0%173.0+1061566.7%10/28L 119-115301041010100.0%8337.5%9333.3%6466.7%040.0-106443.0%10/27L 118-11428107101211100.0%3133.3%4250.0%55100.0%160.5-151380.6%10/25L 123-9817420001100.0%4250.0%5240.0%000.0%110.0-143240.0%10/23W 115-109187201202150.0%2150.0%4250.0%22100.0%110.0-14771.7%
Regular Season Totals 22.79.24.01.00.30.70.81.81.054.5%4.22.252.0%6.03.252.8%2.21.884.6%0.73.31.2-94.013.265.9%
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Out until at least December
Coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Nesmith (ankle) will remain out until at least December, Tony East of SI.com reports. Nesmith was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, which would've marked his fourth straight absence due to a left ankle sprain. However, the fifth-year wing is now looking at an extended absence, as is Andrew Nembhard (knee). In their absences, Bennedict Mathurin and Ben Sheppard have moved into the starting lineup, but Jarace Walker, Quenton Jackson and Enrique Freeman are also candidates for increased roles.
Still out Sunday
Nesmith (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Knicks. Nesmith's absence streak will extend to four games Sunday due to a sprained left ankle. Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard (knee) should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Nesmith's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Orlando.
Walking boot on left foot
Head coach Rick Carlisle said Monday that Nesmith (ankle) is wearing a walking boot on his left foot, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Nesmith suffered a sprained left ankle during the Pacers' loss to the Pelicans on Friday. It's unclear how long he'll wear a walking boot, but while he is sidelined, Bennedict Mathurin should continue to be in the Pacers' starting lineup.
Out for Monday vs. Mavs
Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Tony East of SI.com reports. Nesmith sustained a sprained left ankle in Friday's loss to the Pelicans and won't play Monday. In the 25-year-old's absence, Bennedict Mathurin will likely remain in the starting five.
Won't return Friday
Nesmith (ankle) won't return to Friday's game against the Pelicans. Nesmith was a perfect 5-for-5 from the floor with 12 points in 10 first-half minutes before sustaining a left ankle sprain. With Andrew Nembhard (knee) also out, the Pacers will need more out of Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker, T.J. McConnell, Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard.
Sprains left ankle Friday
Nesmith is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain, Pat Boylan of Bally Sports Indiana reports. Per Tony East of SI.com, Nesmith was in a lot of pain as he reached for his left ankle and had to be helped off the court before limping to the locker room. Nesmith was a perfect 5-for-5 from the floor with 12 points in 10 first-half minutes. If Nesmith is unable to return, T.J. McConnell, Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard would be candidates for further increased roles, as Andrew Nembhard (knee) was ruled out ahead of the contest.
Quiet in preseason win
Nesmith finished with four points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3PT), one rebound and one block in 21 minutes during Thursday's preseason win over the Hornets. Nesmith was back in the starting lineup but struggled to find any rhythm. Although he is slated to be a starter come Opening Night, Nesmith's fantasy game is relatively limited. He could very well have pockets of value throughout the season but it's hard to see him being anything more than a streamer, barring injuries to other key players.
Starting vs. Charlotte
Nesmith (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets. The Pacers rotated their first unit in the previous preseason contest, but they're trending toward what looks like their lineup for the regular-season opener against the Pistons next Wednesday, and that includes Nesmith, who missed Monday's contest against the Grizzlies due to an ankle injury. Nesmith isn't expected to have any limits regarding his workload in this matchup, though the goal should be to keep him healthy and available for the season opener next week.
Out Monday
Nesmith won't play in Monday's preseason game against Memphis due to an ankle injury. Nesmith posted 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 14 minutes during last Thursday's win over the Cavaliers. His next chance to suit up will come next Thursday against the Hornets.