Pacers' Aaron Nesmith Sidelined for at Least a Month with Left Knee Injury

Indiana Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith is expected to miss at least a month, likely four weeks, due to a left knee injury sustained in Thursday's loss at Phoenix. Coach Rick Carlisle confirmed the timeline on November 15, noting it's "very good news" as Nesmith avoided a major injury, is not in a brace, and is walking. Nesmith was averaging a career-best 15.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 11 games this season, including a career-high 31 points in the Pacers' lone win against Golden State on November 1. His absence adds to the Pacers' significant injury list, which includes Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and Obi Toppin.