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April 2, 2026
Ruled out against Hornets
Nembhard (back/neck) is listed as out for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Analysis
Nembhard will miss a second consecutive contest because of cervical and lumbar soreness. With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also ruled out, Quenton Jackson may find himself back in the starting lineup.
March 31, 2026
Won't play Wednesday
Nembhard has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to lower-back injury management.
Analysis
Nembhard will be held out of Wednesday's contest after appearing in each of Indiana's last five games. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Charlotte. With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also sidelined, Kam Jones, Taelon Peter and Quenton Jackson are candidates for expanded roles.
March 29, 2026
Cleared to play Sunday
Nembhard (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis
Nembhard has been playing through a lower-back issue as of late, but the fourth-year point guard has been given the green light to play in Sunday's home tilt. Over his last four outings, Nembhard has averaged 16.3 points, 12.5 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 threes over 32.3 minutes per game.
March 28, 2026
Iffy for Sunday
Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis
Nembhard has appeared in four straight games but could be held out of Sunday's contest due to lower-back injury management. If he's ultimately ruled out, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be candidates for expanded roles, especially if T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is also downgraded from questionable to out.