The Indiana Pacers will be without the services of starting small forward Aaron Nesmith when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Nesmith sustained a bruised right knee after a collision with Lakers wing Cam Reddish in the second quarter of Sunday’s game, leaving him hobbled for the remainder of the contest.
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle expressed concern over Nesmith’s condition following the game but remained uncertain about the severity of the injury until further evaluation.
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to welcome back Tobias Harris into the starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, which will push veteran forward Nicolas Batum back to a reserve role.
According to reports from Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com, Batum had been filling in as a starter during Harris’ recent absence due to an ankle injury. However, with Harris now recovered and ready to retake his spot, Batum will revert to his familiar role off the bench.
In a much-awaited development for the Utah Jazz fans, Taylor Hendricks is set to return to the court after a brief injury layoff. The versatile forward has been sidelined for the past three games due to a nagging toe injury, but he has now received the green light to suit up against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.
Hendricks’ return comes as a massive boost for the Jazz, who have been struggling to find their rhythm without their key contributor.
