Andrew Nembhard has been added to Indiana's injury report as day-to-day with an undisclosed issue and will not play in Tuesday's preseason game at the Thunder. His absence opens up extra preseason minutes in the Pacers' backcourt and wing rotation.
What happened
Indiana listed Andrew Nembhard as day-to-day Tuesday at 8:27 p.m. ET with an undisclosed issue, his first appearance on the injury report this preseason. He had no previous status listed. Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reported that Nembhard will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder. The Pacers have not disclosed the nature of the issue beyond the "undisclosed, other" designation on the report.
What it means for the Pacers
Nembhard averaged 16.9 points, 7.7 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 31.3 minutes last season, and his absence Tuesday removes a primary ball handler from Indiana's backcourt for the preseason game at the Thunder. Pascal Siakam (33.2 minutes, 24.0 points) and Bennedict Mathurin (31.8 minutes, 17.8 points) have carried the heaviest preseason loads without him, with Aaron Nesmith (29.7 minutes, 13.8 points) and Jarace Walker (25.7 minutes, 11.6 points) also seeing extended run. The Pacers are 0-0 with the 2026-27 regular season not yet underway.
What to watch
The Pacers list an expected return date of Oct. 16 for Nembhard, who was not on the injury report before Tuesday. Indiana has not released further detail on the undisclosed issue, and the next injury report will show whether his status changes as the preseason schedule continues toward that return date. T.J. McConnell and Jarace Walker are also listed day-to-day on the same report, while Johnny Furphy is out with a right knee issue.
Is Andrew Nembhard playing at the Thunder tonight?
No. Nembhard is day-to-day with an undisclosed issue and will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder, according to Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com.
When will Andrew Nembhard be back?
The Pacers list an expected return date of Oct. 16. No further timeline has been announced.