Pacers Not Willing To Trade Andrew Nembhard

[RealGM Wiretap]

Despite great interest from around the NBA, the Indiana Pacers are not open to trading Andrew Nembhard. Indiana sees Nembhard as the ideal backcourt partner for Tyrese Haliburton.

Nembhard, who can play both on- and off-ball, filled in capably for Haliburton last season. This season, Nembhard is averaging career-highs nearly across the board with 10.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game.

The third-year guard is making just over $2 million this season, which makes Nembhard an attractive trade candidate. Next season, Nembhard will begin a three-year, $58.6 million extension.

Via Marc Stein/The Stein Line

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Nembhard is perhaps the best backup pg in the league at this time. However, ultimately he is a starting caliber player.

He has all the tools, size and ability to be in the mold of Derrick White.