Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard is out for Monday's game against the Hawks with a cervical strain. An expected return date of Nov. 4 is listed, so the absence is not expected to run long.
What happened
The injury report posted Monday at 1:19 p.m. ET lists Nembhard as out with a neck and head issue. The report's comment reads: "Nembhard (cervical strain) is out for Monday's game against Atlanta." No previous status is listed on this entry. He was on the report earlier this month with the same neck and head designation. He was listed day-to-day on Oct. 26, Oct. 27 and Oct. 29, and was cleared from the report on Oct. 28 and again on Oct. 30. The report gives an expected return date of Nov. 4.
What it means for the Pacers
Indiana hosts the Hawks on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Pacers are 2-5, sit 12th in the standings and have lost four straight. Nembhard has played six games, averaging 32.7 minutes, 18.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 7.3 assists. The team is 2-4 with him and 0-1 without him. He is not the only absence. Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring), Pascal Siakam (rest), Aaron Nesmith (rest) and Ivica Zubac (ankle) are all out too. Obi Toppin is day-to-day with a back issue. Kelly Oubre Jr., Jarace Walker and Quenton Jackson are among the rotation names not on the report.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Nembhard's Nov. 4 return date holds. That date is the only timeline on the report. Nothing else has been announced about his recovery. Given his two earlier clearances this month, watch whether the neck issue is still listed when the report updates. The Pacers also need updates on Toppin, who is day-to-day. Haliburton, Siakam, Nesmith and Zubac are out Monday as well. Their availability for the games after the Hawks has not been announced.
Is Andrew Nembhard playing vs the Hawks on Monday?
No. The injury report lists Nembhard as out for Monday's game against Atlanta with a cervical strain.
When will Andrew Nembhard be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Nov. 4. No other timeline has been announced.