Aaron Nesmith Sidelined for at Least One Week with Ankle Sprain

Head coach Rick Carlisle relayed Sunday that Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will be sidelined for at least one week, Tony East of Forbes.com reports. Nesmith was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to a right ankle sprain, and his next opportunity to play for the Indiana Pacers is not expected until Sunday, March 1, against the Grizzlies. Kam Jones, Ben Sheppard, Quenton Jackson, and Kobe Brown are all candidates for expanded roles in his absence.