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February 23, 2026
Questionable for Tuesday
Nembhard (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis
The Pacers are considering keeping Nembhard out for lower-back injury management. With Kam Jones (back) also questionable, Ben Sheppard and Quenton Jackson could both be in line for an expanded role in the backcourt Tuesday.
February 23, 2026
Big double-double in return
Nembhard (back) closed Sunday's 134-130 loss to the Mavericks with 22 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, 11 assists and one steal across 29 minutes.
Analysis
After sitting out Friday's loss in Washington, Nembhard recorded his ninth double-double of the season Sunday. The last-place Pacers have limited his availability of late, but Nembhard has been quite effective when active for fantasy managers. Over his last 12 appearances, Nembhard has averaged 16.8 points, 8.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers in 32.0 minutes per game.
February 22, 2026
Will play Sunday
Nembhard (back) will play Sunday against the Mavericks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
Nembhard skipped Friday's loss to the Wizards with that game being the second of a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Sunday evening and should see his usual workload. With Nembhard back in the mix, Kam Jones' minutes could dip.
February 21, 2026
Could play Sunday
Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis
Nembhard was held out of the second leg of the Pacers' back-to-back set Friday against the Wizards while managing a lower-back injury, but the fourth-year pro has the chance to return for Sunday's contest against Dallas. He has averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 2.0 threes and 0.8 steals over 30.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.
February 20, 2026
Not playing Friday
Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis
Nembhard's absence doesn't come as a surprise, given that he was listed initially listed as doubtful for the second leg of the Pacers' back-to-back set while managing a back injury. T.J. McConnell has been cleared to return Friday from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, so he and Kam Jones (back) should both see elevated roles in Nembhard's absence. Nembhard's next opportunity to play is Sunday against Dallas.
February 20, 2026
Doubtful for Friday
Nembhard (back) is doubtful for Friday's game versus Washington.
Analysis
Friday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and it's not a surprise to see the team looking to rest Nembhard. T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is questionable, and Kam Jones (back) is too, so the team could be very shorthanded in the backcourt.
February 20, 2026
Rough night Thursday
Nembhard chipped in five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and four assists across 22 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to Washington.
Analysis
Nembhard saw just 22 minutes, turning in one of his worst performances of the season. With Indiana doing everything it can to lose games, it appears as though Nembhard's time as a standard-league asset could be on the brink of ending. Generally speaking, he should be able to maintain relevancy, at least from a per-minute standpoint. However, assuming his playing time is limited moving forward, it's hard to roster him with any confidence.
February 18, 2026
Removed from injury report
Nembhard (back) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis
The Pacers held Nembhard out of their last outing prior to the All-Star break, but the fourth-year guard is slated to return Thursday and likely move Kam Jones out of the starting lineup. Over his last 10 appearances, Nembhard has averaged 17.4 points, 8.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers in 33.3 minutes per game.