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Pacers Lock In Aaron Nesmith on Two-Year, $40.4 Million Extension

The extension begins in 2027–28, providing roster clarity for a core 3-and-D piece with future flexibility maintained.

Oct 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (23) in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Report: Aaron Nesmith, Pacers agree to 2-year contract extension
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Overview

  • The agreement is for two new seasons and $40.4 million, with reporting indicating the deal includes a trade kicker.
  • Nesmith remains on his current $11 million salary each of the next two years before projected extension salaries of $19.4 million in 2027–28 and $21 million in 2028–29.
  • The pact is the maximum two-year extension he was eligible to sign, though Indiana could have offered up to three years and $62.9 million.
  • A key starter in Indiana’s 2025 Finals run, Nesmith shot 49.2% from three in the playoffs, the top mark among players with at least 100 attempts per ESPN research.
  • With the new years added, his deal now runs through 2028–29, and the Pacers gain medium-term planning clarity as Bennedict Mathurin proceeds without an extension.