Coach Rick Carlisle said McDermott participated in Friday's practice and is "getting close" to a return, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott has missed Indiana's last eight contests due to a right calf strain. However, the veteran forward's return to practice is a good sign of his availability against the Nets on Saturday. McDermott's official status should be released Friday night.

McDermott (calf) won't play Wednesday against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott will be sidelined for an eighth straight game due to a right calf strain. The Pacers continue to evaluate him on a game-by-game basis, so he could have a chance at returning to action Saturday versus Brooklyn.

McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott will miss his seventh straight contest while recovering from a right calf strain. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Wednesday against the Bulls.

McDermott (calf) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott's absence streak will extend to six games Sunday due to a right calf strain. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder.

McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott will miss a fifth straight game due to a right calf strain. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Orlando, but he can be considered doubtful, barring a return to practice.

McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott is slated to miss a fourth straight game due to a right calf strain. Coach Rick Carlisle said the sharpshooter would miss at least a few contests last week, so McDermott can be considered doubtful, at best, until he returns to practice.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said McDermott -- who has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans -- will miss a few contests, Tony East of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Based on Carlisle's comments, McDermott appears safe to rule out for the rest of the week, which means the veteran forward will be sidelined Friday in New Orleans and Sunday in San Antonio. McDermott's upcoming absence should keep a spot in the rotation open for rookie Ben Sheppard.

McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott will miss at least one game after suffering a calf injury during the second quarter of Monday's loss to Toronto. Ben Sheppard is a candidate for increased playing time in McDermott's absence, though Aaron Nesmith's potential return could mean fewer minutes for the reserves overall.

McDermott won't return to Monday's contest against Toronto due to right calf soreness. He went scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and recorded no other statistics over five minutes of court time.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott suffered the injury early in the second quarter and checked out with 9:59 remaining in the period. The Pacers may provide an update on McDermott's condition after the game, but for the time being, he can be viewed as questionable ahead of the team's next game Wednesday versus New Orleans.

McDermott (trade pending) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against New York.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott was acquired from the Spurs at the trade dealing with the Pacers looking to add more floor spacing. The veteran sharpshooter is likely to have a limited role at best when the Pacers are at full strength.