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Aaron Nesmith
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with Indiana Pacers
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Indiana Pacers
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
- 2025-26 per game · 45 games
- 13.8 PTS 4.2 REB 1.9 AST 55.4% TS
Aaron Nesmith is a 26-year-old small forward, listed at 6′5″ (196 cm). Aaron Nesmith is listed with the Indiana Pacers in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. In 2025-26 he averaged 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 45 games with 55.4% true shooting. He has a listed salary figure of $11.00M (the data provider does not state its season), with his contract running through June 2029. The roster lists an entry dated July 2022, with Boston Celtics as the previous basketball team.
2025-26 season statistics
13.8PTS per game#121 of 582
4.2REB per game#185 of 582
1.9AST per game#249 of 582
0.6STL per game#328 of 582
0.5BLK per game#152 of 582
1.4TO per game#173 of 582
29.7MIN per game#97 of 582
An em dash (—) means unavailable, not zero.
| GP | FGM–FGA | FG% | 3PM–3PA | 3P% | FTM–FTA | FT% | eFG% | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 212–512 | 41.4% | 105–277 | 37.9% | 92–111 | 82.9% | 51.7% | 55.4% |
| PER | USG% | ORtg | DRtg | +/− | AST/TO | Double-doubles | Triple-doubles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.1 | 19.1% | 104.8 | 121.7 | -201 | 1.37 | 0 | 0 | 621 |
Statistics. Regular season: Source observations for dated values: UTC. Edition assembled Oct 9, 2026 UTC.
2026-27 game log
Reported highs in 1 logged game
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
19PointsOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
0ReboundsOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
0AssistsOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
43-pointersOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
0StealsOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
0BlocksOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 preseason | vs MIN | W 123–112 | 15:50 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-9 | 4-6 | 1-1 | -13 |
View all 1 logged games in 2026-27
2024-25 full game log
68 stored games · Page 1 of 3.
Reported highs in 68 logged games
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
30PointsMay 21, 2025 @ NYK
13ReboundsMay 13, 2025 @ CLE
4AssistsMay 11, 2025 vs CLE
83-pointersMay 21, 2025 @ NYK
3StealsApr 6, 2025 @ DEN
3BlocksMay 6, 2025 @ CLE
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22 Finals | @ OKC | L 91–103 | 30:27 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-3 | — | +6 |
| Jun 19 Finals | vs OKC | W 108–91 | 25:10 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-6 | — | +24 |
| Jun 16 Finals | @ OKC | L 109–120 | 24:30 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-9 | 4-5 | — | -12 |
| Jun 13 Finals | vs OKC | L 104–111 | 30:00 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-9 | 2-5 | — | -3 |
| Jun 11 Finals | vs OKC | W 116–107 | 22:06 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-2 | — | +1 |
| Jun 8 Finals | @ OKC | L 107–123 | 25:42 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 4-8 | — | -8 |
| Jun 5 Finals | @ OKC | W 111–110 | 31:10 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3-9 | 3-7 | — | +13 |
| May 31 Playoffs | vs NYK | W 125–108 | 19:34 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 2-4 | — | +13 |
| May 29 Playoffs | @ NYK | L 94–111 | 15:52 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-8 | 1-5 | — | -20 |
| May 27 Playoffs | vs NYK | W 130–121 | 32:26 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5-9 | 2-6 | — | +20 |
| May 25 Playoffs | vs NYK | L 100–106 | 26:21 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 1-3 | — | -2 |
| May 23 Playoffs | @ NYK | W 114–109 | 32:39 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4-7 | 2-3 | — | +12 |
| May 21 Playoffs | @ NYK | W 138–135 | 38:30 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9-13 | 8-9 | — | +10 |
| May 13 Playoffs | @ CLE | W 114–105 | 37:07 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-14 | 1-7 | — | +17 |
| May 11 Playoffs | vs CLE | W 129–109 | 22:46 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 2-4 | — | +27 |
| May 9 Playoffs | vs CLE | L 104–126 | 27:29 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-4 | — | -29 |
| May 6 Playoffs | @ CLE | W 120–119 | 33:20 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8-13 | 5-8 | — | -2 |
| May 4 Playoffs | @ CLE | W 121–112 | 24:37 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5-8 | 4-6 | — | +9 |
| Apr 29 Playoffs | vs MIL | W 119–118 | 40:35 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-15 | 3-6 | — | +3 |
| Apr 27 Playoffs | @ MIL | W 129–103 | 24:47 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-8 | 2-5 | — | +26 |
| Apr 25 Playoffs | @ MIL | L 101–117 | 26:53 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7-13 | 4-8 | — | -17 |
| Apr 22 Playoffs | vs MIL | W 123–115 | 30:53 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 4-5 | — | +10 |
| Apr 19 Playoffs | vs MIL | W 117–98 | 27:23 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-3 | — | +8 |
| Apr 13 | @ CLE | W 126–118 | 14:22 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-2 | — | -11 |
| Apr 10 | vs CLE | W 114–112 | 30:19 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-14 | 3-6 | — | +4 |
Game records. Only stored games are listed. The player-game feed omits free throws; other box-score records may include them.
2025-26 shot chart
Aaron Nesmith took 54% of his 2025-26 shots from three, 19% at the rim, 16% elsewhere in the paint and 11% from mid-range. His most efficient area relative to the league was the corner three (42.7%, +3.9 points above average).
| Zone | FGM–FGA | FG% | League FG% | Share of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted area | 50–95 | 52.6 (-14.5) | 67.2 | 18.6% |
| In the paint (non-RA) | 33–83 | 39.8 (-4.8) | 44.5 | 16.2% |
| Mid-range | 24–57 | 42.1 (+0.3) | 41.8 | 11.1% |
| Corner 3 | 35–82 | 42.7 (+3.9) | 38.8 | 16.0% |
| Above the break 3 | 70–195 | 35.9 (+0.7) | 35.2 | 38.1% |
League rank by FG% (qualified players): Corner 3: 64th of 199 · Above the break 3: 90th of 168 · all zone leaders
above typical accuracy for the zone about typical below. Shot locations; totals match the stored whynba season field goals (shot edition of Oct 9, 2026). This is a provider consistency check, not a comparison with official NBA totals.
2025-26 percentiles
Where he ranks among the 406 players with at least 20 games: the bar shows the share of those players he is ahead of.
Percentiles computed by whynba from season statistics. League-wide: advanced stats leaders · shooting by zone.
Most similar statistical profiles in 2025-26: Noah Clowney (12.3 / 4.1 / 1.6) · Ace Bailey (13.8 / 4.2 / 1.8) · Devin Vassell (13.9 / 4.0 / 2.5) · Miles Bridges (17.1 / 5.8 / 3.2) · Jabari Smith Jr. (15.8 / 6.9 / 1.9) — points / rebounds / assists per game; similarity over scoring, rebounding, playmaking, defense, shooting volume, efficiency and usage percentiles.
Quick answers
- How many points does Aaron Nesmith average?
- Aaron Nesmith averaged 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, over 45 games.
- What is Aaron Nesmith's shooting percentage?
- In 2025-26, Aaron Nesmith shot 41.4% from the field, 37.9% from three (105 of 277) and 82.9% from the free-throw line; his true shooting percentage was 55.4%.
- How old is Aaron Nesmith?
- Aaron Nesmith is 26 years old. He was born on October 16, 1999.
- How tall is Aaron Nesmith?
- Aaron Nesmith is 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm) tall and plays SF, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Aaron Nesmith from?
- Aaron Nesmith is from the United States and played at Vanderbilt before the NBA.
- What team does Aaron Nesmith play for?
- Aaron Nesmith is listed with the Indiana Pacers in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Aaron Nesmith wear?
- The NBA directory lists Aaron Nesmith at No. 23 for the Indiana Pacers. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Aaron Nesmith's next game?
- Aaron Nesmith and the Indiana Pacers next play the Atlanta Hawks at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Aaron Nesmith play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Indiana Pacers are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- How much does Aaron Nesmith make?
- Aaron Nesmith has a listed salary figure of $11.00M (the data provider does not state its season), with his contract running through June 2029.
- How does Aaron Nesmith rank in the NBA?
- Among the 406 players with at least 20 games in 2025-26, Aaron Nesmith was ahead of 72% in points per game, 61% in rebounds and 47% in assists.
Contract
- Listed salary
- $11.00M listed figure; season not stated
- Contract through
- June 2029
- Nationality
- USA
- Roster date
- July 1, 2022 previous basketball team: Boston Celtics
Contract data · updated Oct 9, 2026. The provider lists one salary figure in USD without its season or type; it can be a contract's average annual value rather than this season's salary.
Videos about Aaron Nesmith
"YEAH, YEAH, YEAH. THAT'S HOW WE FEEL." - Aaron Nesmith After Game 5 Win
Oct 5, 2026
Aaron Nesmith's CAREER-HIGH 31 PTS vs Warriors | November 1, 2025
The Pacers defeated the Warriors, 114-109 tonight in Indiana. Aaron Nesmith contributed a team-high 31 points (career-high) to ...
Oct 5, 2026
Aaron Nesmith Every Play vs OKC | 2025 NBA Finals Game 1 Highlights
Aaron Nesmith highlights from Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals — Pacers vs Thunder! Every point, rebound, assist, and clutch ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Career at a glance
Aaron Nesmith played 6 NBA regular seasons between 2020 and 2026, appearing in 333 games and averaging 9.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He played for 2 teams: Boston (2020–22, 98 games), Indiana (2022–26, 235 games). His best scoring season was 2025–26 with Indiana: 13.8 points per game over 45 games.
In the playoffs he appeared in 4 postseason runs (60 games, 8.3 points per game). Multiplying each season’s games by its scoring average gives roughly 3,200 regular-season points (an estimate from per-game figures, not an official total).
whynba analysis of the season-by-season statistics below (Wikipedia revision, CC BY-SA 4.0). Totals are estimates from per-game averages.
About Aaron Nesmith
Aaron Joshua Nesmith (/ˈniːsmɪθ/NEE-smith; born October 16, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores before being drafted 14th overall in the 2020 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He was part of the roster that reached the 2022 NBA Finals before he was traded to the Pacers in a package surrounding Malcolm Brogdon.
- Born
- October 16, 1999 (age 26) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
- Listed height
- 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
- Listed weight
- 215 lb (98 kg)
- Position
- Small forward / shooting guard
- High school
- Porter-Gaud (Charleston, South Carolina)
- College
- Vanderbilt (2018–2020)
- NBA draft
- 2020: 1st round, 14th overall pick
- Playing career
- 2020–present
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Boston | 46 | 1 | 14.5 | .438 | .370 | .786 | 2.8 | .5 | .3 | .2 | 4.7 |
| 2021–22 | Boston | 52 | 3 | 11.0 | .396 | .270 | .808 | 1.7 | .4 | .4 | .1 | 3.8 |
| 2022–23 | Indiana | 73 | 60 | 24.9 | .427 | .366 | .838 | 3.8 | 1.3 | .8 | .5 | 10.1 |
| 2023–24 | Indiana | 72 | 47 | 27.7 | .496 | .419 | .781 | 3.8 | 1.5 | .9 | .7 | 12.2 |
| 2024–25 | Indiana | 45 | 37 | 25.0 | .507 | .431 | .913 | 4.0 | 1.2 | .8 | .4 | 12.0 |
| 2025–26 | Indiana | 45 | 42 | 29.7 | .414 | .379 | .829 | 4.2 | 1.9 | .6 | .5 | 13.8 |
| Career | 333 | 190 | 22.6 | .453 | .383 | .828 | 3.4 | 1.2 | .6 | .4 | 9.6 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Boston | 5 | 0 | 15.0 | .278 | .286 | 1.000 | 2.6 | .2 | .2 | .2 | 3.2 |
| 2022 | Boston | 15 | 0 | 3.5 | .235 | .091 | .750 | 1.0 | .2 | .1 | .3 | .8 |
| 2024 | Indiana | 17 | 17 | 32.9 | .433 | .278 | .919 | 4.9 | 2.2 | .6 | .5 | 10.5 |
| 2025 | Indiana | 23* | 23* | 28.3 | .472 | .492 | .861 | 5.7 | 1.1 | .9 | .8 | 12.7 |
| Career | 60 | 40 | 22.3 | .438 | .385 | .886 | 4.0 | 1.1 | .6 | .5 | 8.3 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Vanderbilt | 32 | 19 | 29.0 | .392 | .337 | .825 | 5.5 | 1.4 | .7 | .6 | 11.0 |
| 2019–20 | Vanderbilt | 14 | 14 | 35.7 | .512 | .522 | .825 | 4.9 | .9 | 1.4 | .9 | 23.0 |
| Career | 46 | 33 | 31.0 | .442 | .410 | .825 | 5.3 | 1.3 | .9 | .7 | 14.7 |
Per-game averages. † won an NBA championship · * led the league · ‡ NBA record (as marked).
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 6′ 5″
- Weight
- 215 lb
- Position
- SF
- Jersey
- 23
- Country
- USA
- School / last affiliation
- Vanderbilt
- Draft year
- 2020
- Draft pick
- Round 1 · Pick 14
How acquired: Traded from BOS on 07/09/22. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
2025-26 season averages
13.8Points per game
4.2Rebounds per game
1.9Assists per game
These figures belong to the season labeled above; they are not 2026–27 results. These historical rates were retained from an earlier snapshot and were not rechecked with this directory refresh.
Latest on Aaron Nesmith
Roster observations
These dates show when our saved NBA directory observations listed this player with a team. They are not signing, trade or contract dates, and this is not a complete career history.
Roster refresh overdue. This saved assignment may have changed.
| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | None recorded | NBA directory |
Profile source
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