Stan Son provides the latest injury update for Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith vs. the Wizards on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Published Feb 19, 2026 8:35 PM EST
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With 36.3 seconds left in the second quarter of Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards, Aaron Nesmith was replaced by Ben Sheppard. Earlier, Nesmith collided with Jay Huff and stepped on his foot. Nesmith has now been ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Injury Update: Kam Jones (sore lower back) and Aaron Nesmith (right ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game against the Wizards.
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 20, 2026
Kobe Brown started the second half for Nesmith.
Prior to exiting, Nesmith contributed three points, two rebounds and an assist in 15 minutes of action.
Since the injury occurred prior to halftime and Nesmith was ruled out prior to the start of the second half, he is eligible for DraftKings Early Exit.
Aaron Nesmith has been ruled out — Early Exit is in effect.
All qualifying bets (including LIVE), will be honored and tagged as Early Exit Protected. pic.twitter.com/R9LQ6zm128
— DraftKings Support (@DK_Assist) February 20, 2026
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