Aaron Nesmith was listed day-to-day on Tuesday's injury report, sidelined for rest rather than injury. He will sit out the preseason game against the Thunder on Tuesday night.
What happened
The Pacers put Aaron Nesmith on the injury report Tuesday at 8:27 PM ET, listing him as day-to-day under a rest designation. He had no previous status on the report before this listing. Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports that Nesmith will be rested for Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder. The report does not list an injury, only rest, and it sets an expected return date of October 16.
What it means for the Pacers
Indiana plays at the Thunder on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, the same preseason game Nesmith will miss. Last season he averaged 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 29.7 minutes across 45 games. Without him in the lineup, Pascal Siakam has carried the largest share at 33.2 minutes and 24.0 points, with Bennedict Mathurin at 31.8 minutes and 17.8 points and Andrew Nembhard at 31.3 minutes and 16.9 points also absorbing extra run. The Pacers are 0-0, since the 2026-27 regular season has not started.
What to watch
Nesmith's rest listing carries an expected return date of October 16. The next injury report will show whether he is cleared to play or kept out again as Indiana works through the rest of its preseason schedule. T.J. McConnell, Jarace Walker and Andrew Nembhard are also listed day-to-day on the same report, while Johnny Furphy is out with a right knee issue.
Is Aaron Nesmith playing vs. the Thunder?
No. He is day-to-day and is being rested for Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder, according to the injury report.
When will Aaron Nesmith be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of October 16.