Nesmith (knee) is expected to be out for around four weeks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith suffered a knee injury in Thursday's game against the Suns, and while he was always expected to miss time, head coach Rick Carlisle acknowledged that he's happy the timeline for Nesmith's return won't be longer. There's a possibility he might return before that initial four-week stretch, according to Carlisle, but the Pacers are expected to be cautious with his recovery. With Nesmith out, Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard and Cody Martin are expected to see an uptick in playing time.

Head coach Rick Carlisle stated after Thursday's game against the Suns that Nesmith managed to avoid a serious injury, but he will miss some time, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Pacers were bitten by the injury bug yet again Thursday night, and it looks as though they'll be without Nesmith for at least a game or two. The team has yet to provide a concrete timetable for his return, but it's safe to assume that he'll be held out of Saturday's matchup against Toronto. This should open up opportunities for Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard while Indiana navigates around numerous injuries.

Nesmith went to the locker room during the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Suns due to left knee soreness and won't return, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports. He recorded 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes before exiting.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith appeared to slip on the court and had a difficult time getting back up. He eventually needed help making his way to the locker room and was quickly ruled out. Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard should see an uptick in chances down the stretch in Nesmith's absence.

Nesmith (forearm) will play in Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith was held out of Sunday's matchup due to a right forearm bruise, but he'll be back in action Tuesday. He has averaged 20.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.0 assists over his last five appearances.

Nesmith (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith will sit out his first game of the season while dealing with a right forearm contusion. His absence further depletes an already injury-hampered Pacers roster, with Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard likely candidates to absorb additional minutes. Nesmith's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Jazz.

Nesmith closed with 15 points (6-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 112-103 loss to the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith continues to find ways to produce for the Pacers, and he's probably the most consistent offensive weapon on the roster after Pascal Siakam. Nesmith has scored at least 15 points in five of his last seven outings, averaging 17.0 points per game and shooting 34.3 percent from three-point range over that stretch.

Nesmith chipped in 17 points (5-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 117-115 loss to the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has now dropped at least 12 points and made two or more threes in three straight contests. He has been able to shoulder the brunt of Indiana's offensive responsibilities amid the team's plethora of injuries. On the season, Nesmith is averaging 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.9 threes made.

Nesmith totaled 31 points (10-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 35 minutes during Saturday's 114-109 win over Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith broke out for his best performance of the season to date, dominating as a scorer after being held to just 17 total points in his previous two matchups. He was effective all over the court, adding 15 of his 31 from beyond the arc, while also going perfect from the charity stripe. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this type of scoring production regularly, but it's nice to see a breakout game in what has otherwise been a slow start to the year for the 26-year-old.

Nesmith registered five points (2-16 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one turnover in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 107-105 loss to the Mavs.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith couldn't buy a bucket, but that was a team-wide trend for Indiana, with the Pacers going just 37-106 from the floor Wednesday evening. Ben Sheppard posted four points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two turnovers across 25 minutes in the narrow loss.

Nesmith supplied 18 points (6-17 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

With Bennedict Mathurin (foot) on the sidelines, Nesmith is being looked to as the No. 2 option on offense, and he's been getting plenty of shots up. Unfortunately, not a lot of them have been falling, as he's been converting just 39.3 percent of his attempts over the past two games. Still, he's posting averages of 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 triples and 1.5 assists per game over that stretch, granting him some low-end value in points leagues.