Andrew Nembhard Injury History

Andrew Nembhard is a Canadian combo guard who plays for the Indiana Pacers as of December 2024. Before entering the NBA, Nembhard attended two high schools: Vaughan in Ontario and Montverde Academy in Florida. His college career also spanned two colleges, first playing for Florida (2018-2020) and then for Gonzaga (2020-2022). He first showed his clutch genes at Florida in 2019 when he hit a game-winning buzzer-beater against LSU in the SEC Tournament. In his first season at Gonzaga, Nembhard came off the bench and won the West Coast Conference's Sixth Man of the Year award in 2021.

Andrew Nembhard’s rookie season with the Pacers further showcased his clutch abilities on an NBA level. On November 23, 2022, Nembhard hit a game-winning three-pointer in a 116-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. In his second season, Nembhard improved his field-goal percentage from 44.1% to 49.8%. He became a starter and played a crucial role as the Pacers reached the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. Before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks, the Indiana Pacers were down 0-2, so Game 3 was a must-win for them, and this game was tied at 106-106. With only 16 seconds remaining on the game clock, and the shot clock winding down to a single second, Andrew Nembhard pulled up for a deep three-pointer—and connected! In a high-pressure NBA playoffs moment, Andrew Nembhard hit the longest three of his career and helped the Pacers get a much-needed win, cutting the series deficit to 2-1.

Andrew Nembhard’s Injury History

Andrew Nembhard, now in his third season with the Indiana Pacers, has mostly enjoyed a relatively injury-free career, although he has experienced some knee-related setbacks.

Here’s a look at his injury history in the NBA as per Fox Sports:

Major Injuries Andrew Nembhard Sustained in the NBA

Bruised Left Knee (November 2022)

In his rookie season, Andrew Nembhard started his NBA career by playing in 13 of the season's first 14 games. However, he missed four consecutive games in November due to a bruised left knee, as per Basketball Reference game log history.

Hyperextended Right Knee (December 2023)

On December 7, 2023, Nembhard hyperextended his right knee in the Indiana Pacers’ win over the Milwaukee Bucks as per Sports Illustrated. He left the game with 6:57 remaining and did not return. The injury forced him to miss six games from December 8 to December 20, 2023. This stretch included the highly-anticipated 2023 In-Season Tournament final against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sore Back Injury (January 2024)

As per Fox Sports, Andrew Nembhard’s back became sore during a New Year’s Day game against the Bucks on January 1, 2024, causing him to exit after playing just eight minutes. The soreness led him to miss the next three games, as he returned shortly after without further complications from this injury. According to Basketball Reference, he returned against the Boston Celtics.

Left Knee Tendinitis (November 2024)

Andrew Nembhard had a solid start to the 2024-2025 season as he played in the first four games. However, during the fifth game against the Celtics, Nembhard encountered issues with his left knee, which forced him out of the game at the 6:57 mark in the first quarter. As reported by IndyStar, it was revealed that Nembhard was experiencing left knee tendinitis.

The report further suggested that Nembhard was feeling left knee discomfort even before the Celtics game but he still started the game. After missing one game, Nembhard attempted a comeback, but the pain persisted. According to IndyStar, it was subsequently announced by the Indiana Pacers that Andrew Nembhard would sit out for up to two weeks to recover. Nembhard was expected to return in December 2024.