Nembhard (neck) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard was considered unlikely to play Monday, so his status isn't particularly surprising. However, coach Rick Carlisle said before Monday's matchup that he hopes Nembhard will be able to practice fully Tuesday and ramp up during Friday's preseason finale against the Cavaliers.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Friday that Nembhard (neck) is unlikely to play in Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard participated in practice for a second consecutive day Friday, but he was limited to non-contact drills and wasn't live. If he's sidelined Monday, his final chance to suit up during the preseason would be Oct. 20 against Cleveland.

Nembhard (neck) participated in Thursday's practice, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard missed Indiana's last two preseason contests due to a neck injury and kidney stone. He participated in non-contact portions of Thursday's practice, and the Pacers hope to add some contact work Friday. Even though he was limited Thursday, his return to practice is a good sign of his availability for Monday's preseason matchup with Atlanta.

Nembhard (neck/kidney stone) won't make the two-game trip for Indiana's preseason games against the Grizzlies on Sunday and the Rockets on Tuesday, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard will miss Indiana's first two preseason games but could return to practice by the middle of next week, Tony East of Sports Illustrated reports. Nembhard's next chance to play will be the Pacers' preseason game against Atlanta on Oct. 16.

Nembhard (neck) didn't practice Saturday due to a kidney stone and won't play in Sunday's preseason game against Memphis, Tony East of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if Nembhard is still dealing with neck soreness, but he could return to practice by the middle of next week. This likely means that Nembhard will also miss Tuesday's preseason game versus Houston.

Nembhard missed Thursday's practice due to neck soreness, Tony East of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard's status for the Pacers' preseason opener against Memphis on Oct. 8 is now in question. As a rookie, he averaged 9.5 points, 4.5 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 27.7 minutes across 75 appearances.

The Pacers announced Wednesday that Nembhard will sit out the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League for rest purposes.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson will all sit out the Pacers' remaining games in Las Vegas while the Indiana coaching staff aims to open up more minutes for lesser-established players who may be competing for a two-way and/or Exhibit 10 deals. Over his two appearances this summer, Nembhard averaged 17.5 points, 7.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 31.4 minutes.

Nembhard recorded 21 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and three steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 108-85 win over the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard led Indiana in points and assists in Monday's win. The 23-year-old guard started in 63 of his 75 appearances in 2022-23 and is looking poised to take the next step in his second season.

Nembhard racked up 19 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 141-136 victory over the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old rookie posted his best scoring performance since Mar. 22 while falling just short of his sixth double-double of the season. Nembhard failed to score in double digits only twice in the final 16 games of the season, and he'll head into 2023-24 as a key part of a young Pacers backcourt that also features Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin.

Nembhard had 13 points (6-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Sunday's 115-105 loss to the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard recorded three-plus steals for just the fourth time this season and finished with at least 10 points and eight assists for the third time over his past seven appearances. During that stretch, the rookie point guard has averaged 15.1 points, 7.3 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 30.3 minutes, and he should continue to garner an increased role as long as Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) remains sidelined.