Nesmith is in the starting lineup against the Pistons on Thursday, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the past 35 games for Indiana, Nesmith will play under a minutes restriction Thursday and may see only a couple stints of action as the team eases him back into things. With Nesmith starting, Ben Sheppard will slide to the bench.

Nesmith (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pistons but will be on a minutes restriction, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith will return to action Thursday after missing Indiana's previous 35 contests due to a left ankle sprain. However, Nesmith will be eased back into the rotation and likely come off the bench as he works his way into game shape.

Nesmith (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Nesmith hasn't suited up for the Pacers since a Nov. 1 loss to New Orleans due to a left ankle sprain, his questionable designation is a sign that he's closing in on a return. If the 25-year-old remains on the shelf against Detroit, 2023 first-rounder Ben Sheppard should continue handling a significant role in Indiana's rotation.

Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest with Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Nesmith's 35th consecutive game due to his left ankle sprain, and he has appeared in only the first six games of the season. No timetable has been established yet for his return, but he has been able to participate in 5-on-5 at recent practices and is just trying to regain his conditioning.

Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has been sidelined since Nov. 1 due to a left ankle sprain. He has managed to progress enough in his recovery to participate in 5-on-5 work, but the fifth-year forward needs more time to ramp up his conditioning. Nesmith's next opportunity to play will be Tuesday in a rematch with Cleveland.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Saturday that Nesmith (ankle) has been getting in some five-on-five work but will still need time to work on his conditioning, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith hasn't played since Nov. 1 due to a left ankle sprain. While Nesmith is progressing well in his recovery, he should still be considered week-to-week.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said prior to Sunday's 123-114 win over the Celtics that Nesmith (ankle) is making progress and showing improvement, but the forward remains without a clear timeline for a return, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carlisle added that Nesmith is doing some live work on the court, but the coach's unwillingness to commit to a timeline suggests that the 25-year-old will most likely be sidelined for the entirety of the Pacers' upcoming three-game week. Nesmith hasn't played since Nov. 1 due to a left ankle sprain.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Nesmith (ankle) is still weeks away from returning to action, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has been sidelined since spraining his left ankle against the Pelicans on Nov. 1. He was initially expected to return at some point in December, but that's now up in the air. For what it's worth, Nesmith was able to do some running and shooting on his own at Tuesday's practice.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Nesmith (ankle) is still weeks away from returning to game action, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andrew Nembhard (knee) is returning to the Pacers' starting lineup Sunday, but they'll still be without Nesmith for the foreseeable future. Quenton Jackson will move to the bench to make room for Nembhard, while Bennedict Mathurin should continue to start until Nesmith is cleared to play again. Given Carlisle's vague return timeline, it seems unlikely Nesmith will be able to play until after the NBA Cup concludes.

Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has been sidelined since spraining his left ankle against the Pelicans on Nov. 1. He is expected to return to action in December, though he will have to wait until at least Tuesday's game against Toronto to see the court.