Aaron Nesmith went back on the injury report Tuesday as day-to-day with a left hamstring issue, hours after he was cleared earlier the same day. He is probable for Wednesday's home game against the 76ers.
What happened
Aaron Nesmith is back on the injury report as day-to-day with a left hamstring issue. The update came Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5:33 p.m. ET, hours after he was cleared from the same listing earlier that day. The report's comment says Nesmith (hamstring) is probable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers. The hamstring has kept him on and off the report for a week. He moved from out to day-to-day on Oct. 21. He was listed day-to-day again on Oct. 24 and Oct. 26, and was cleared in between each time.
What it means for the Pacers
The Pacers host the 76ers on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Indiana is 2-2, the ninth seed, and coming off a loss. Nesmith has played three games, averaging 11.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20.1 minutes. The Pacers are 1-2 with him and 1-0 without him. Without him, the wing minutes went to Kelly Oubre Jr. at 22.6 minutes, Jarace Walker at 20.9 and Quenton Jackson at 19.3. Depth is thin. Ivica Zubac, Ben Sheppard, Johnny Furphy and T.J. McConnell are out. Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin and Andrew Nembhard are day-to-day.
What to watch
The next injury report before Wednesday's tip will show whether probable turns into available. The report lists Oct. 28 as his expected return, the day of the 76ers game. If he plays, watch his minutes. The hamstring has put him back on the list four times since Oct. 21. The status of Haliburton, Toppin and Nembhard will also shape the rotation against the 76ers.
Is Aaron Nesmith playing vs the 76ers on Wednesday?
He is probable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, according to the injury report. He is listed as day-to-day with a left hamstring issue. Tip is at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
When will Aaron Nesmith be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Wednesday, Oct. 28, the day of the home game against the 76ers. A final decision on his status has not been announced.