Aaron Nesmith News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Not listed on injury report Nesmith (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Nesmith sat out Saturday's loss to Detroit -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- though he'll return to the lineup Monday. The 26-year-old forward has appeared in eight games this month, averaging 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 31.8 minutes per contest.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Nesmith (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Nesmith will take a seat for the second leg of the Pacers' back-to-back set Saturday, and he should be available for Monday's game against the 76ers. The Pacers will also be down fellow starters Pascal Siakam (rest) and Andrew Nembhard (back), so Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker and Micah Potter should all take on expanded roles against Detroit.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Huff's career-high 29 points power Pacers to a 127-119 win over the Pelicans

Center Jay Huff had a career-best 29 points and nine rebounds and led five players in double figures as the Indiana Pacers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 127-119 on Friday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Just misses double-double in win Nesmith provided 12 points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Saturday's 123-99 victory over Miami.

Impact The 26-year-old forward likely would have recorded his first double-double of the season in a more competitive contest, but he didn't see the court again after exiting late in the third quarter with the Pacers up by 26. Nesmith rejoined the starting five at the beginning of January and has quickly found his form, scoring at least 12 points in four straight games and averaging 16.8 points, 6.5 boards, 4.0 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.3 combined blocks and steals in 32.3 minutes.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Boston puts road win streak on the line against Indiana

Boston will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Celtics play Indiana

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Andrew Nembhard scores 29 to help the Pacers beat the Heat 123-99 for a rare 2nd straight victory

Andrew Nembhard had 29 points and nine assists, Aaron Nesmith added 12 points and nine rebounds before an early exit and the Indiana Pacers routed the Miami Heat 123-99 on Saturday...

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Aaron Nesmith is quietly sealing Benedict Mathurin's Pacers fate Aaron Nesmith's performance with the Indiana Pacers this season may have a direct impact on Bennedict Mathurin's future.

JANUARY 9 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Solid two-way performance in win Nesmith ended Thursday's 114-112 victory over the Hornets with 16 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes.

Impact Nesmith has made 11 three-pointers over his last three games after going 3-for-7 from deep for the second straight game on Thursday. The 26-year-old also notched his third game this season with at least one steal and a block. The Vanderbilt product should continue to see heavy minutes with Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) sidelined, and he's averaging 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.0 blocks in 32.8 minutes per contest through four games in January.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana faces Miami, aims to stop home slide

Indiana looks to stop its 7-game home slide with a victory against Miami

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Pacers beat Hornets 114-112 to end 13-game skid and give Rick Carlisle his 1,000th win

Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and made a driving layup with 11.5 seconds left to lift Indiana to a 114-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets that snapped the Pac...

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Indiana faces Cleveland, aims to stop home slide

Indiana looks to break its 6-game home slide with a win against Cleveland

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Strikes for 25 in Orlando Nesmith produced 25 points (8-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Sunday's 135-127 loss to the Magic.

Impact The five made three-pointers tied his season high, and it was the 26-year-old wing's best overall scoring effort since Nov. 8. Nesmith missed most of the time in between due to a knee injury, and in five games (two starts) since getting back onto the court, he's averaged 13.2 points, 5.0 boards, 3.0 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.4 blocks in 27.6 minutes.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes for 25 in Orlando Nesmith produced 25 points (8-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Sunday's 135-127 loss to the Magic.

Impact The five made three-pointers tied his season high, and it was the 26-year-old wing's best overall scoring effort since Nov. 8. Nesmith missed most of the time in between then and now due to a knee injury, and in five games (two starts) since getting back onto the court, he's averaged 13.2 points, 5.0 boards, 3.0 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.4 blocks in 27.6 minutes a night.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Pacers Highlights at Orlando Magic | January 4, 2026

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Bane, Banchero help Magic hand Pacers 12th straight loss, 135-127

Desmond Bane scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero added 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic handed the Indiana Pacers their 12th straight loss, 135-127

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Rejoining starting lineup Nesmith is starting in Friday's game against the Spurs, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.

Impact It's a welcome sign for fantasy managers after Nesmith's recent lengthy stay on the sidelines due to a sprained left knee. The sharpshooter has averaged 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals in 30.4 minutes per contest over 11 games as a starter this season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly double-doubles Nesmith notched nine points (3-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and three steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 112-110 loss to the Magic.

Impact Along with Micah Potter, Nesmith started the second half of this contest. He's made a strong impact for the Pacers over his last three appearances, posting averages of 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.3 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero's basket in final seconds leads Magic to a 112-110 win over the Pacers

Paolo Banchero had 29 points and 10 rebounds and hit the go-ahead basket with 7.5 seconds remaining as the Orlando Magic rallied from a 10-point, third-quarter deficit and beat Ind...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Pacers face the Magic on 9-game slide

Indiana looks to break its nine-game skid when the Indiana Pacers take on Orlando

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Indiana Pacers Highlights at Houston Rockets | December 29, 2025

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Kevin Durant's 30 points power Rockets to 126-119 win over Pacers

Kevin Durant scored 30 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 126-119 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Serviceable two-way effort Nesmith racked up nine points (3-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 19 minutes during Saturday's 142-116 loss to the Heat.

Impact Nesmith returned after missing the past 18 games due to a knee injury, providing the Pacers with adequate bench production. Although the upside for Nesmith is somewhat limited, he should be able to work his way into the starting lineup in the coming weeks, making him a worthwhile addition in standard formats.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heat run away in 4th quarter and beat Pacers 142-116 to hand Indiana its 8th straight loss

Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr. each score 28 points as the Miami Heat defeat the Indiana Pacers 142-116

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't start in return Nesmith (knee) won't start against the Heat on Saturday.

Impact Nesmith is available to return from an 18-game absence due to a sprained left knee, though he'll come off the bench and will likely face a heavy minutes restriction. The 26-year-old forward has appeared in 11 regular-season games thus far, averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Saturday Nesmith (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact Nesmith will return to action following an 18-game absence due to a sprained left knee. It's unclear if the 26-year-old forward will be limited in his first game back, though his return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Johnny Furphy, Quenton Jackson and Jarace Walker. Nesmith has appeared in 11 regular-season games thus far, averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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