Aaron Nesmith discusses his progress since returning from a severe left ankle sprain two weeks ago.

Bennedict Mathurin was the guy who had to step in as the starter while he was out. He has played really great basketball the entire season. All of Mathurin's numbers have gone up since last year because he has been starting most of the year.

Indiana Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith returned to the hardwood on Thursday, and he quickly reminded the Pacers and the rest of the NBA what he can do.

According to the LA Times, nearly every team in the league is looking at Mathurin. The Pacers value him highly though, and would need a player of equal value plus a first-round pick in any deal involving him.

After missing Wednesday's game, Andrew Nembhard (thoracic spine sprain) and Bennedict Mathurin (illness) returned to Pacers practice Friday.

Nesmith had a forgettable performance Wednesday in the win over the Pistons, finishing with zero points against Detroit. The 25-year-old went 0-for-4 from the field in 32 minutes on the floor as he continues to struggle to get back to form after missing 35 games for the Pacers this season with an ankle injury.

INDIANAPOLIS -- On Aaron Nesmith's first night back, Rick Carlisle was spared the tough decision that comes with his return. Nesmith missed 35 games going back to Nov. 1 when he suffered an apparently severe left ankle sprain in a game in New Orleans ...

Nesmith will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Andrew Nembhard is sidelined with a back injury Wednesday, so Nesmith will take over in Indiana's starting lineup for the eighth time this year.

The Los Angeles Lakers have long been searching for the perfect frontcourt partner for Anthony Davis, and they may have found their solution in a three-team trade idea involving the Indiana Pacers and Portland Trail Blazers.

The Pistons forward was ejected from Detroit’s game against Indianapolis on Wednesday night for shoving the Pacers’ Thomas Bryant. With eight minutes left in the second quarter, the Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith took a baseline jumper that missed. As the ball hit the rim, Stewart turned and shoved Thomas near the hoop, knocking him over.

Just a few games into the season, the Pacers lost both backup centers to a torn Achilles. Soon after, they lost Andrew Nembhard to a knee issue that cost him close to a month. Aaron Nesmith then suffered a severe ankle sprain that cost him 35 games of the season. He just recently returned and has slowly been brought back.

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