π¨ BREAKING: Aaron Nesmith Inks Two-Year, $40.4 Million Extension with the Indiana Pacers ππ°
The Indiana Pacers have locked in one of their most dynamic young contributors for the future. According to multiple league sources, Aaron Nesmith has officially agreed to a two-year, $40.4 million contract extension, solidifying his role as a key piece of Indianaβs rising core. The deal, finalized late Friday night, keeps the 25-year-old forward in Indianapolis through the 2027β2028 NBA season.
Nesmith, who has steadily developed into one of the leagueβs most versatile two-way wings, has become a cornerstone in head coach Rick Carlisleβs system. Known for his relentless defense, hustle plays, and improving perimeter shooting, the Vanderbilt product averaged 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game last season while shooting over 39% from beyond the arc.
Pacers President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard praised Nesmithβs growth, calling him βthe embodiment of the culture weβre building β tough, unselfish, and always willing to do the dirty work.β
The extension signals Indianaβs continued commitment to developing a homegrown core alongside stars Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and Myles Turner. With the Pacers showing flashes of playoff potential last season, Nesmithβs re-signing further strengthens their chemistry and depth heading into 2026.
In a statement released through his agent, Nesmith expressed gratitude for the organization and fans: βIndiana believed in me when I needed a fresh start. This city feels like home, and I canβt wait to keep building something special here.β
With the deal done, the Pacers continue to look like one of the most promising young teams in the Eastern Conference β and Nesmith is officially a major part of that future.