Aaron Nesmith

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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.
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The Indiana Pacers Are Embracing Change in 2025-26

Here’s a quick question. Are you afraid of change? That question should be what every Pacers fan asked themselves following Game 7 of...

May 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in game five of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Lead’s 2025-26 NBA Predictions

The 2025-2026 NBA season has arrived. Parity hasn’t ever been stronger, as the league could potentially crown a new champion for the eighth...

Nov 26, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) defends Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) in the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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NBA Skillsets Can Evolve, Just Ask These Players

There have been numerous NBA players who were known for one skill when they entered the league and became known for another skill...

New Cavaliers Guard Lonzo Ball dives for a loose ball during a game.
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How Tyrese Proctor and Lonzo Ball Can Help the Cavaliers

Lonzo Ball and Tyrese Proctor are now Cleveland Cavaliers. https://twitter.com/ChrisFedor/status/1938449567697055810 https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1938976906960883936 Koby Altman and company stayed aggressive in their search to improve the...

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NBA Finals Film Room: How the Thunder Outlasted the Pacers

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 4-3 in the 2025 NBA Finals to capture the franchise’s first title. Star guard Shai...

2025 NBA Finals Game 6 Oklahoma City Thunder Indiana Pacers
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2025 NBA Finals Film Room: How We Got to a Game 7

It all comes down to this.  For the first time since 2016, a Game 7 will decide the NBA Finals. In Game 1,...

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NBA Finals Preview: How do Pacers Fare Against Versatile Thunder?

The 2025 NBA Finals matchup is set: The West’s No. 1 seed, the Oklahoma City Thunder, will take on the East’s No. 4...

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How Can Cleveland Take The Next Leap?

After three early playoff exits, how can the Cavs leap into true title contention? Any answer begins with your faith in the “Core...

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Chaotic 2024 NBA Conference Finals Set to Commence

The 2024 NBA Conference Finals are set to commence this week, with the Eastern Conference Finals up first Tuesday night. Let’s take a...

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Kawhi Has Paved New Era for New Balance

The first time I had seen a pair of New Balances were some beat-up kicks in my Grandpa’s closet. New Balance had the...

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Uphill Battle for Boston’s Playoff Path

With the 2020-2021 NBA regular season coming to a close, the Boston Celtics successfully stumbled their way into the playoff picture. https://theleadsm.com/jaylen-less-celtics-stumble-into-play-in/ After...

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Nesmith Maximizing Sporadic Opportunities

It is no secret that the Boston Celtics’ bench production from the wing spot has been lacking this season. https://theleadsm.com/bostons-inconsistent-bench-woes-creating-disconnect/ Aaron Nesmith, however,...

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Celtics Need More From Nesmith

Celtics fans are in love with Payton Pritchard. And rightfully so. It has only been 12 games into the season, but the 26th...

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Celtics Shore Up Vital Needs in 2020 Draft

The Boston Celtics went into the 2020 NBA Draft holding three first-round picks and one second-round pick. Holding picks 14, 26, 30 and...