The 2025-26 Pacers had the second-worst record in the NBA due to the absence of Tyrese Haliburton, who tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder. That opened the door for Nembhard to take control of the offense, and the Gonzaga product put up career numbers in his fourth NBA season, averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 1.9 threes over 31.3 minutes per game while connecting on 36.1 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc. His production will take a hit with Haliburton back in the fold, but Nembhard figures to be the third option in the Pacers' offense and will still provide fantasy value in points, assists and three-pointers.