Pacers get good news on Aaron Nesmith, bad news on Andrew Nembhard ahead of 76ers game

The Indiana Pacers have received positive and negative updates regarding their injured players as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Forward Aaron Nesmith is set to play in Sunday's match despite suffering a left hand sprain following a recent victory over the Knicks. However, point guard Andrew Nembhard will miss the game due to left hip soreness, as reported by the team's social media post. Nesmith's sprain was confirmed after initial evaluations, ruling out a more severe fracture.

The Pacers had previously listed both players as questionable on the injury report. With All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton sidelined with a hamstring strain, Nembhard's absence raises questions about who will take the starting point guard position for the Pacers. Veteran backup T.J. McConnell, who is recovering from a hamstring strain that has kept him off the court for the first nine games of the season, will be available to play.

However, he is subject to a minutes restriction. Other options to consider include combo guard Quenton Jackson and former Purdue star and two-way contract guard Braden Smith.