Aaron Nesmith Probable for Sunday as Pacers Manage Hamstring Issue

Hamstring injuries are the check-engine lights of the NBA. You can ignore them for a bit, but eventually, the whole operation grinds to a halt. Luckily for the Indiana Pacers, Aaron Nesmith is officially listed as probable for Sunday, meaning his check-engine light is finally flickering off.

The 27-year-old wing has been dealing with a left hamstring strain that already cost him the regular-season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans.

"Underdog NBA reported Nesmith is listed as probable for Sunday."

He managed to get back on the floor Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks, but Indiana treated him like a fragile antique. The coaching staff kept him out of the starting lineup, opting to roll with Jarace Walker at small forward instead to ease him back into the rotation.

Nesmith is currently averaging 9.0 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. Those numbers will not win you a fantasy league by themselves, but his constant movement and ability to hit spot-up threes are exactly what makes the Pacers' chaotic offense actually function.

For anyone staring at Sunday's betting lines or setting a daily fantasy roster, a probable tag is the green light you want to see. Just remember that a green light does not guarantee a full workload.

The Pacers have zero incentive to run one of their best floor-spacers into the ground in October. Expect Nesmith to suit up and get his shots up, but do not be shocked if Indiana keeps him on a strict minutes limit until that hamstring is fully trusted.