With Aaron Nesmith back from a sprained left ankle, the Pacers are approaching a tough decision between him and Bennedict Mathurin at small forward.
The Indiana Pacers swingman missed 2 1/2 months with an ankle injury before returning on Jan. 16, 2025, against the Detroit Pistons.
Lost in the fold of a dramatic game was wing Aaron Nesmith, who made his return after missing all of November and December with an injury. Nesmith started but played only nine minutes. However, he scored an efficient nine points and brought some needed defense against Cade Cunningham.
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith's return from a left ankle sprain was a reminder of how easily he fits in the Pacers' style of play.
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith scored nine points in nine minutes in his return from a left ankle sprain in the Pacers 111-100 win over the Pistons.
Forward Aaron Nesmith scored 12 points in 11 minutes in the Pacers 115-102 win over the 76ers on Saturday.
According to Bleacher Report, the Pacers have a forward coming off the bench who could be a trade target for another Eastern Conference team. That player is Jarace Walker. Walker has been really good in recent weeks. His defense has really sparked the Pacers off the bench.
Nesmith is in the starting lineup against the Pistons on Thursday, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports. After missing the past 35 games for Indiana, Nesmith will play under a minutes restriction Thursday and may only see a couple stints of action as the team eases him back into things.
Jan 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) protects the basketball from Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
The Pacers have been rumored to be interested in Cameron Johnson. What the Nets are looking for in exchange for him has been revealed.
Pascal Siakam scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and Myles Turner added 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the short-handed Philadelphia