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April 4, 2026
Out again Sunday
Nesmith (neck) is out for Sunday's game in Cleveland.
Analysis
This will mark Nesmith's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not encouraging that he continues to get ruled out a full day in advance of tipoff. He should be considered doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
April 2, 2026
Listed out for Friday
Nesmith (neck) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis
Nesmith will miss a third straight game while dealing with a neck injury. The Vanderbilt product has been easing back into basketball activities and managed to participate in practice in a limited capacity Tuesday. Nesmith's next chance to take the court will arrive Sunday in Cleveland.
March 31, 2026
Ruled out for Wednesday
Nesmith (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, per Tony East of Forbes.com.
Analysis
Nesmith is sidelined for a second consecutive contest with a cervical strain and was a very limited practice participant Tuesday. His absence opens up more playing time for Ben Sheppard, Quenton Jackson and Kobe Brown to soak up Wednesday.
March 29, 2026
Sidelined Sunday
Nesmith (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with Miami.
Analysis
Ben Sheppard, Jalen Slawson Quenton Jackson and Kobe Brown are among the players who could be in line for added minutes in the absence of Nesmith. For the time being, Nesmith should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game in Chicago.
March 29, 2026
Unlikely to play Sunday
Nesmith (back) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's game against Miami.
Analysis
Nesmith was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to lower-back soreness. The injury will end up sidelining the sixth-year pro against Miami, and his next opportunity to play is Wednesday against Chicago, the first installment of a three-game road trip for Indiana. Ben Sheppard, Quenton Jackson and Kobe Brown are all candidates to enter the Pacers' starting lineup in Nesmith's absence.