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Nesmith sprained his right ankle during Thursday’s loss to the Wizards, with his absence leading to Kam Jones receiving the starting nod the following night. Depending on Jones’ back, which has been an issue recently, Nesmith’s absence should ensure the rookie guard takes on extended minutes, whether he starts or comes off the bench.

Nesmith injured his right ankle during Thursday’s loss to the Wizards, and Sunday’s game will be the second he has missed since then. Kam Jones started Friday’s loss to the Wizards, but he is listed as questionable for Sunday. Jarace Walker would be a better streaming option, even if Pascal Siakam returns to action.

Nesmith exited Thursday’s loss to the Wizards during the second quarter and did not return, logging 15 minutes before spraining his right ankle. He’s already been ruled out for Friday’s rematch, which likely means a return to the starting lineup for Kobe Brown. Brown started the third quarter and finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers in 33 minutes. He’s worth streaming in deep leagues for Friday, especially with Pascal Siakam (personal) also out.

Jones was ruled out before the start of the second half of Thursday’s contest, along with Aaron Nesmith. Before exiting with back soreness, Jones logged 14 minutes and added four points on 2-of-2 shooting. Should he miss any significant time, it shouldn’t have much of an impact on fantasy basketball.

Nesmith suffered a sprained right ankle during the first half of Thursday’s game and was ruled out during the halftime break. He finished with three points, two rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes. Kobe Brown started the third quarter for Nesmith, and he may be the starter for Friday’s rematch as well.

Nembhard and Nesmith are back after missing the Pacers’ final game before the All-Star break, but Pascal Siakam (personal) is not. His continued absence means that Walker will get another start, while the returns of Nembhard and Nesmith push Kam Jones and Kobe Brown to the bench.

Nesmith missed the final game before the All-Star break with a lumbar strain, but is set to make his return Thursday against the Wizards. Ben Sheppard will likely move back to the bench with Nesmith active.

Nesmith, who did not play in Indiana’s final game before the All-Star break, is dealing with a lumbar sprain. Ben Sheppard replaced him in the starting lineup and should retain that role if Nesmith can’t play against the Wizards.

Nesmith is set to miss Wednesday’s game against the Nets with lower back soreness. Ben Sheppard’s playing time should increase and he could move into the starting lineup, though he’s not worth streaming on a night with 14 games across the NBA.

Nesmith and McConnell were both listed as questionable on the initial injury report. While the former will occupy his usual spot in the Pacers’ starting lineup, the latter will serve as Andrew Nembhard’s backup at point guard.