Nesmith is not starting Saturday against the 76ers, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports. The Pacers will have Bennedict Mathurin back from a one-game suspension, so Nesmith, who's still ramping up from a fitness perspective, will return to the bench. Nesmith is expected to have a minutes restriction once again, and that'll likely be the case for at least the next few games, given how long he was sidelined.
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ACTIVEPrevious game (vs. SAS 1/23)
Latest Aaron Nesmith news
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 9 7 19.4 8.8 3.3 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.8 0 0 1.1 2.1 52.6% 1.9 3.4 54.8% 3.0 5.6 54.0% 1.7 1.9 88.2% 0.4 2.9 2.9 1.0 -12 68.7% 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 25211820.88.43.21.00.40.60.8201.33.537.8%1.63.054.8%3.06.545.5%1.11.481.1%0.72.52.61.3-4758.9% -
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 (vs. SAS 1/23)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF919.48.83.30.80.82.92024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB3.32.90.42024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.20.42024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%54.0%54.8%52.6%88.2%68.7%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-121.000
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%1/23L 140-11018331002200.0%3133.3%5120.0%11100.0%030.5-181127.6%1/18W 115-1021012200003266.7%22100.0%5480.0%22100.0%020.0+11015102.0%1/16W 111-10099100003266.7%11100.0%4375.0%11100.0%010.0+418101.4%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 19.58.83.30.80.20.40.82.11.152.6%3.41.954.8%5.63.054.0%1.91.788.2%0.42.91.0-122.911.768.7%
Aaron Nesmith Player Profile
Career History
Aaron Nesmith Latest News
Not starting Saturday
Nesmith is not starting Saturday against the 76ers, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports. The Pacers will have Bennedict Mathurin back from a one-game suspension, so Nesmith, who's still ramping up from a fitness perspective, will return to the bench. Nesmith is expected to have a minutes restriction once again, and that'll likely be the case for at least the next few games, given how long he was sidelined.
Nears double figures in return
Nesmith produced nine points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound over nine minutes during Thursday's 111-100 victory over the Pistons. Nesmith returned Thursday after missing the past 35 games with an ankle injury, ending one point short of the double-digit mark in limited action while ramping up his conditioning and playing time. Nesmith has recorded at least nine points in five contests this season, reaching double figures in scoring on four of those occasions.
Starting against Detroit
Nesmith is in the starting lineup against the Pistons on Thursday, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports. After missing the past 35 games for Indiana, Nesmith will play under a minutes restriction Thursday and may only see a couple stints of action as the team eases him back into things. With Nesmith starting, Ben Sheppard will slide to the bench.
Will operate on minutes restriction
Nesmith (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pistons but will be on a minutes restriction, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports. Nesmith will return to action Thursday after missing Indiana's previous 35 contests due to a left ankle sprain. However, Nesmith will be eased back into the rotation and likely come off the bench as he works his way into game shape.
Upgraded to questionable
Nesmith (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports. Although Nesmith hasn't suited up for the Pacers since a Nov. 1 loss to New Orleans due to a left ankle sprain, his questionable designation is a sign that he's closing in on a return. If the 25-year-old remains on the shelf against Detroit, 2023 first-rounder Ben Sheppard should continue handling a significant role in Indiana's rotation.
Remains out Tuesday
Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest with Cleveland. This will be Nesmith's 35th consecutive game due to his left ankle sprain, and he has appeared in only the first six games of the season. No timetable has been established yet for his return, but he has been able to participate in 5-on-5 at recent practices and is just trying to regain his conditioning.
Won't return Sunday
Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers. Nesmith has been sidelined since Nov. 1 due to a left ankle sprain. He has managed to progress enough in his recovery to participate in 5-on-5 work, but the fifth-year forward needs more time to ramp up his conditioning. Nesmith's next opportunity to play will be Tuesday in a rematch with Cleveland.
Progressing in recovery
Coach Rick Carlisle said Saturday that Nesmith (ankle) has been getting in some five-on-five work but will still need time to work on his conditioning, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Nesmith hasn't played since Nov. 1 due to a left ankle sprain. While Nesmith is progressing well in his recovery, he should still be considered week-to-week.
Remains without timeline
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said prior to Sunday's 123-114 win over the Celtics that Nesmith (ankle) is making progress and showing improvement, but the forward remains without a clear timeline for a return, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Carlisle added that Nesmith is doing some live work on the court, but the coach's unwillingness to commit to a timeline suggests that the 25-year-old will most likely be sidelined for the entirety of the Pacers' upcoming three-game week. Nesmith hasn't played since Nov. 1 due to a left ankle sprain.