Nesmith was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to a right ankle sprain, and his next chance to play seemingly won't be until Sunday, March 1 against the Grizzlies. Kam Jones, Ben Sheppard, Quenton Jackson and Kobe Brown will all have the opportunity to take on expanded roles in Nesmith's absence.

Dustin Dopirak: Rick Carlisle says T.J. McConnell is out for this game, but Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Kam Jones and Micah Potter are all available. Said Aaron Nesmith won't play this week with his ankle injury.