Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Modest production continues
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McConnell ended with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 135-114 loss to Philadelphia.
McConnell continues to play limited minutes off the bench, having not played more than 20 minutes since Jan 14. Not only is his playing time down, but his availability has been spotty at best, making him nothing more than a streaming consideration for anyone needing assists and steals.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Good to go Tuesday
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McConnell (hamstring) will play in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, per Tony East of Forbes.com.
After missing Sunday's loss to Dallas with a right hamstring injury, McConnell is ready to return to the floor Tuesday. Over his last 11 outings, the veteran floor general has averaged 8.6 points, 3.8 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 15.8 minutes per tilt.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable for Tuesday
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McConnell (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
McConnell is managing a nagging right hamstring injury that sidelined him Sunday and has kept him out of three of the past four contests. If the veteran guard -- who has operated almost exclusively off the bench this season -- is unable to suit up Tuesday, Quenton Jackson and Ben Sheppard could see increased opportunities.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Not playing Sunday
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McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell was able to play through a right hamstring issue against the Wizards on Friday. However, the injury will sideline the veteran point guard for the third time in four games, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the 76ers, who he spent the first four years of his NBA career with. Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson should both see a slight uptick in minutes in McConnell's absence.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Still nursing hamstring injury
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McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
McConnell was cleared to return Friday from a two-game absence due to a right hamstring injury, and he ended up making his first start of the season in a 131-118 loss to the Wizards, when he logged nine points, two assists, two rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes. Kam Jones (back) and Andrew Nembhard (back) are both listed as questionable as well, so Quenton Jackson, Ben Sheppard and Taelon Peter could be slated for larger roles depending on the Pacers' backcourt availability for Sunday's contest.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Limited minutes in starting role
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McConnell (hamstring) registered nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes Friday in the Pacers' 131-118 loss to the Wizards.
With Andrew Nembhard (back) sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set, McConnell -- who missed his second straight game due to a hamstring injury in Thursday's 112-105 loss to Washington -- picked up his first start of the season after being cleared to play. McConnell didn't end up taking on a typical starter's workload, as head coach Rick Carlisle held him out for the final 19 minutes of the contest while the 15-42 Pacers seemingly prioritized their positioning in the draft lottery over winning the game. Expect McConnell to move back into a backup role Sunday against the Mavericks if Nembhard is cleared to play.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Starting Friday vs. Washington
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McConnell is in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Wizards on Friday, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
McConnell was cleared to play Friday after missing the Pacers' last two games due to a right hamstring injury, and he'll make his first start of the season due to the absence of Andrew Nembhard (back). McConnell's last start took place April 11, 2025, against the Magic, when he registered 12 points, three assists, one rebound, one steal and one block over 21 minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Will play Friday
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell has missed the Pacers' last two games due to right hamstring soreness. The veteran point guard has been given the green light to play in Friday's game, and he could have an expanded role in his return as Andrew Nembhard (back) is listed as doubtful. McConnell has averaged 9.6 points, 4.9 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 17.4 minutes per game since the start of the new year.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable Friday
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McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
McConnell is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to right hamstring soreness. With Andrew Nembhard (back) doubtful and Kam Jones (back) questionable, the Pacers may be shorthanded in the backcourt for the second leg of this back-to-back set against Washington. Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson would be candidates for increased playing time if any of McConnell, Nembhard or Jones are ultimately ruled out.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't go Thursday
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McConnell (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against Washington, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell will miss his second consecutive matchup while on the mend from a right hamstring issue. Kam Jones will presumably be asked to step up in McConnell's absence, while Ethan Thompson will also be a candidate to see an uptick in minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable to play Thursday
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McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
McConnell is still working through a right hamstring issue that forced him to miss the Pacers' win over the Nets on Feb. 11, which was Indiana's last game before the All-Star break. Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be in line for more minutes off the bench if McConnell is unable to suit up.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Sitting out Wednesday
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McConnell has been ruled out for Wednesday's against Brooklyn due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell joins a long list of Pacers getting the night off in what's likely a maintenance day in the team's final game before the All-Star break. With Andrew Nembhard (back) also sitting out, Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson are left as the Pacers' available options at point guard.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Will play Tuesday
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McConnell (hamstring) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
McConnell has received the green light to suit up despite dealing with some hamstring soreness. He's averaging 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals in his last five games.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Game-time call for Tuesday
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McConnell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell didn't show any signs of a hamstring injury his last time on the court, but he's now in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's clash. The team should have a better idea of his status closer to tipoff.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Producing in limited action
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McConnell accumulated 10 points (5-5 FG), three rebounds, seven assists and one block across 16 minutes during Sunday's 122-104 loss to the Raptors.
The veteran floor general continues to be an effective per-minute contributor for the Pacers. McConnell has averaged 8.8 points, 4.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 15.9 minutes per contest in his last six games, but his fantasy value is likely to remain held back by his role and lack of availability on both ends of back-to-backs.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Will play vs. Bucks
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McConnell (knee) has been cleared to play Friday against Milwaukee.
McConnell was held out of Tuesday's game due to left knee injury management, but he'll be a full go Friday after a few days of rest. The veteran guard is averaging 8.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 17.0 minutes in his last five matchups.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't play Tuesday
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McConnell has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to left knee injury management.
McConnell is one of several key players who will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back set, which could become a trend for the team over the next couple of months amid a non-contending season. With Andrew Nembhard (back) also not playing Tuesday, the Pacers will likely lean heavily on Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson to direct the offense.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Quiet in loss Monday
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McConnell posted five points (2-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Monday's 118-114 loss to the Rockets.
McConnell scored in single digits for the fifth time in the past six games, continuing to play a limited role off the bench. For whatever reason, Rick Carlisle seems to have made up his mind when it comes to McConnell's role, consistently capping his minutes despite the veteran guard being at full health. For now, McConnell should be considered a streaming option for assists and steals.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Returning to action
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McConnell (knee/elbow) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the 76ers.
The Pacers elected to sit McConnell down for Saturday's matchup to give him a breather, but he'll be back on the court Monday. He's been a bit sluggish lately, averaging 7.0 points in 17.3 minutes in his previous three appearances.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Sitting Saturday
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McConnell won't play in Saturday's game against the Pistons due to left knee/elbow injury management.
McConnell will take a seat for the second half of team's back-to-back along with a good majority of Indiana's key contributors. Look for Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson to step up in the backcourt as a result.
