Aaron Nesmith is listed day-to-day with a left hamstring issue on Saturday's injury report, a day after he was cleared from the same status. The Pacers play at the Nets on Sunday, Oct. 25, and the report lists that date as his expected return.
What happened
Aaron Nesmith is listed day-to-day with a left hamstring issue on the injury report posted Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5:17 p.m. ET. He had been cleared from day-to-day on Friday, Oct. 23. Before that, he was day-to-day with the same hamstring issue on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after being listed out on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The report gives Sunday, Oct. 25, as his expected return. Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports that Nesmith is not starting Friday against the Mavericks. The report offers no other detail on the injury.
What it means for the Pacers
Indiana plays at the Nets on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The Pacers are 1-1, ninth in the standings, and coming off a loss. Nesmith has played one game this season, averaging 20.1 minutes, 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist. Last season he played 45 games and averaged 29.7 minutes, 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists. Indiana is 0-1 with him and 1-0 without him. In games without him, Andrew Nembhard (33.0 minutes), Tyrese Haliburton (32.9) and Pascal Siakam (32.1) carry the heaviest loads. Kelly Oubre Jr. (23.6), Jarace Walker (17.7) and Quenton Jackson (16.2) take the wing minutes. Ben Sheppard, Johnny Furphy and T.J. McConnell are all out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Nesmith's status changes before Sunday's game at the Nets. The report lists Oct. 25 as his expected return, so the Brooklyn game is the first test. Any change from day-to-day has not been announced. Watch whether he starts or comes off the bench, and how many minutes he plays on a hamstring that has already cost him time this month. Nothing beyond Sunday's game is set in his status.
Is Aaron Nesmith playing at the Nets on Sunday?
He is listed day-to-day with a left hamstring issue. The injury report lists Sunday, Oct. 25, as his expected return, but a final decision has not been announced.
When will Aaron Nesmith be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 25 as his expected return, the date of the Pacers' game at the Nets. No longer timeline has been announced.