ANDREW NEMBHARD NEWS

Moved to bench Wednesday Nembhard will come off the bench Wednesday against the Bulls, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Coach Rick Carlisle has seemed to be searching for a working lineup all season, and he'll give T.J. McConnell and Tyrese Haliburton a chance to start together during the Pacers' final game before the All-Star break. Nembhard's shooting has been an issue this month, with the guard converting just 37.8 percent of his shots from the field, 31.3 percent of his threes and 66.7 percent of his free throws. In 11 appearances off the bench, he's averaged 6.8 points, 3.0 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 19.5 minutes.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes up short again Saturday Nembhard closed with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Saturday's 127-113 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Nembhard disappointed again in the loss, continuing what has been an ordinary month. Over that time he is outside the top 300 in standard formats, despite playing upwards of 27 minutes per night. While he did manage to pop up on the 12-team radar earlier in the season, managers can safely ignore him in all formats moving forward.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reclaims starting role Thursday Nembhard is starting Thursday's game against the Lakers, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Nembhard returned to action Friday against the Bucks but came off the bench over his last two appearances and averaged 10.5 points and 3.5 assists in 24.0 minutes per game. However, he'll return to the starting lineup while Chris Duarte comes off the bench Thursday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Carlisle: Thunder wanted to draft Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard “I think Sam Presti told me that they were going to take him at (34) if we hadn’t taken him at 31.”

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Will come off bench Friday Nembhard (illness) is available but will come off the bench during Friday's matchup against the Bucks.

Impact Nembhard will return from a two-game absence due to an illness, but the rookie second-round pick will make his first appearance off the bench since Nov. 28, snapping a streak of 28 straight starts. Across nine appearances as a reserve, Nembhard has averaged 6.0 points, 2.9 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per game.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Nembhard (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Nembhard has missed back-to-back games due to an illness, but he'll be back in action Friday and presumably return to the Pacers' starting five. Since moving into the starting lineup (35 games), the rookie second-round pick has averaged 9.1 points, 4.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 29.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Nembhard (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Nembhard has missed the last two games due to an illness, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return Friday. If he's sidelined once again, Chris Duarte and T.J. McConnell should continue to see increased run for Indiana.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Nembhard (illness) is out for Wednesday's matchup at Orlando.

Impact The rookie will miss a second straight game due to an illness. In his absence, Chris Duarte is likely to draw another start, while T.J. McConnell should handle the most significant share of playmaking duties.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Nembhard (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Orlando.

Impact Nembhard sat out Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll be in the mix to return to action for the second half of the back-to-back set. Over his last six appearances, he's averaged 7.8 points, 6.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 27.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Nembhard (illness) won't play Tuesday against the Bulls, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Nembhard has been downgraded from questionable to out due to an illness and will miss the first half of a back-to-back set. His status for Wednesday remains unclear, but in his stead Tuesday, Bennedict Mathurin and Chris Duarte are both candidates for increased roles and usage, especially since Tyrese Haliburton (knee) remains sidelined.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Nembhard (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Nembhard played through an illness Saturday against the Suns but was unable to participate in Monday's practice session. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's matchup against Chicago, but Chris Duarte and Trevelin Queen are candidates to see increased roles if Nembhard sits out.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with illness Nembhard (illness) wasn't present for Monday's practice, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Nembhard was listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Suns due to an illness, but he ultimately played through the issue, though he totaled just four points and four assists across 21 minutes -- his fewest since Nov. 19. The rookie can likely be considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Bulls, but his official status won't be known until the Pacers release their next injury report.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Nembhard (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Suns, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact Nembhard will play through an illness and should continue taking on extra playmaking responsibilities with Tyrese Haliburton (knee, elbow) out. Over the past five games, Nembhard is averaging 8.6 points, 6.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 28.6 minutes.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trending in right direction Coach Rick Carlisle noted that Nembhard (illness) is "doing OK" and that he thinks the guard will play Saturday at Phoenix, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact This is good news for the Pacers, who are thin in the backcourt with Tyrese Haliburton (knee, elbow) sidelined. Still, if Nembhard sits or sees limited action, more minutes could be in store for Chris Duarte and Trevelin Queen.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Phoenix Nembhard is questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns due to an illness.

Impact Nembhard hasn't missed a game since Nov. 27, and his absence would be exceptionally hard-hitting with Tyrese Haliburton (elbow, knee) out. An absence from Nembhard could mean more minutes for Trevelin Queen and Chris Duarte.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Nembhard totaled 18 points (7-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 126-106 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Nembhard ended three assists away from recording what would've been his third double-double of the season, though the two previous ones came back in early December. Nembhard has settled into a regular starting role for Indiana and is averaging 10.4 points, 4.7 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game in January, making hm a decent streaming alternative in deeper formats.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delightful performance Sunday Nembhard closed with 19 points (7-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, one block and four steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 116-111 win over Charlotte.

Impact Nembhard was great in the victory, delivering his best performance in quite a while. It's been a bit of a roller coaster for Nembhard so far this season, soaring into the 12-team discussion, only to fall by the wayside thanks to some mediocre performances. Through it all, he has maintained a steady role as a member of the starting lineup, meaning he should at least be someone managers are keeping an eye on moving forward.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet night against Celtics Nembhard racked up eight points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 117-112 win over Boston.

Impact The rookie looked good early after being re-inserted into the starting lineup at the end of November and popped for 31 points against the Warriors on Dec. 5, but since then Nembhard's contributions have dwindled and he's scored in single digits in seven of the last eight games, averaging just 7.3 points, 3.4 boards, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals over that stretch. The Pacers seem to prefer having Bennedict Mathurin anchor their second-unit scoring, but with Chris Duarte now healthy, Nembhard may have to pick up the pace to keep his spot in the starting five.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-digit scoring total Nembhard totaled 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 87-82 loss to Miami.

Impact Nembhard was second on the team in scoring in Monday's defeat, posting his highest scoring total since Dec. 5, when he scored a season-high 31 against Golden State. Nembhard has reached double figures in scoring eight times this season. The rookie stepped up on a night when backcourt mate Tyrese Haliburton shot a miserable 0-for-9.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet again in loss Nembhard recorded five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Saturday's 136-133 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Nembhard was noticeably quiet on the offensive end in the loss, although he was able to somewhat salvage his night with seven assists. Since his explosion earlier in the week, things have plateaued for Nembhard. With that said, his minutes appear locked in for now. The production will be a bit up and down, as we have seen recently, but he remains a viable asset across standard formats.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Invisible Friday Nembhard fouled out of Friday's 121-111 victory over Washington after recording three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes.

Impact Nembhard failed to make an impact Friday, logging his worst scoring performance since Oct. 31 of any game he finished. With Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner back from injury, there certainly will be less usage to go around for Nembhard. However, he can be expected to perform better than he did Friday going forward.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes back to earth in loss Nembhard contributed seven points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 121-115 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Nembhard couldn't repeat his heroics from the last game, delivering a much more subdued performance. While managers are likely to be disappointed, the fact he still played 32 minutes bodes well for his immediate future. He obviously isn't going to be as productive when both Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton are back in the lineup. However, as long as the minutes are there, he should remain a viable 12-team asset moving forward.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs on Indiana Pacers rookie Andrew Nembhard: 'He has such a high basketball IQ' Suggs and Nembhard played together at Gonzaga. Last month, they battled for the first time in the NBA.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM