McConnell recorded five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT) and five assists across 15 minutes during Monday's 98-96 victory over the Celtics.
McConnell came up short in the win, delivering arguably his worst performance in almost a month. Prior to Monday, the veteran had been playing well, despite continuing to see limited minutes. A performance like this is a reminder that he shouldn't be considered a must-roster player but more of a streaming option for assists and steals.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Drops season-high 23 points in win
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McConnell closed with 23 points (10-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and four steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 victory over the Hornets.
McConnell stuffed the stat sheet in Thursday's win over the Hornets, setting a season high in points and steals while matching his high-water mark for assists. The 33-year-old guard saw an uptick in minutes with Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) sidelined and put up his best performance of the season. McConnell is averaging 12.1 points, 5.7 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 19 minutes per contest in his last nine games.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Decent line in loss
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McConnell registered 10 points (5-9 FG), four rebounds and five assists over 21 minutes during Sunday's 135-127 loss to the Magic.
With Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) expected to be sidelined for a while, McConnell could see his workload trend up into the low 20s. He's generally a strong source of assists and steals on efficient shooting when the minutes are there, and it looks like they will be.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Available Friday
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs.
As expected, McConnell will shed his probable tag due to right hamstring soreness. The veteran point guard has played in four of Indiana's last five games, averaging 9.8 points and 5.3 assists while shooting 57.7 percent from the field across 17.0 minutes per contest during that span.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Probable for Friday
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McConnell (hamstring) is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
McConnell will carry a probable tag for the second straight game Friday. The veteran point guard is averaging 10.5 points, 5.7 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 17.3 minutes over his last six appearances.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Cleared to play Wednesday
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
As expected, McConnell will shake off his probable tag due to right hamstring soreness. Over his last five outings, the veteran point guard has averaged 11.8 points, 5.2 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 17.4 minutes per tilt.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Probable for Wednesday
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McConnell is probable for Wednesday's game against the Magic with right hamstring soreness.
McConnell returned from a one-game absence Monday against Houston, finishing with six points, one rebound, four assists and one steal. He's still day-to-day with mild soreness, but he's likely to keep pushing through it.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Logs 16 minutes in return
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McConnell accumulated six points (2-7 FG, 2-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal across 16 minutes during Monday's 126-119 loss to the Rockets.
McConnell continues to deal with a minor hamstring concern, although he was able to suit up Monday after missing the previous game. With Indiana likely leaning into its youth, it appears as though McConnell is going to be limited to no more than 20 minutes on most nights. He can be a serviceable source of assists and steals, although he should be viewed as more of a streamer than a must-roster player.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Good to go Monday
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McConnell (hamstring) will play Monday against Houston.
McConnell will be returning from a one-game absence to reprise his role as Indiana's backup point guard. Over his last five appearances, McConnell has averaged 11.4 points, 5.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 17.2 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Iffy for Monday
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McConnell (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
McConnell could miss a second straight game due to right hamstring soreness. If he is unable to play, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson are candidates for increased roles.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Ruled out Saturday
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McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
McConnell will be held out of the second leg of the Pacers' back-to-back set due to right hamstring soreness, and his next chance to play will come Monday against the Rockets. With the veteran point guard sidelined, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson are candidates for increased burn.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Records 16 points in loss
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McConnell closed with 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 FT), six assists and two rebounds across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 111-94 loss to the Bucks.
After missing Monday's loss to Boston due to left knee soreness, McConnell returned to action and impressed off the bench Tuesday. The veteran point guard led the Pacers in scoring, matching his season-high mark in points. The 33-year-old also tied the game-high mark in assists and has dished out at least five dimes in four of his last five appearances. McConnell continues to see consistent burn and should remain Andrew Nembhard's primary backup.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Iffy for Tuesday
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McConnell (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
McConnell remains day-to-day after missing Monday's game against the Celtics. If he can't give it a go, the Pacers could turn to Johnny Furphy and Quenton Jackson off the bench.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't play Monday
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McConnell (knee) will not play Monday against the Celtics.
McConnell will be listed as day-to-day moving forward with left knee soreness. In his absence, more minutes will be available for players such as Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Dealing with sore left knee
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McConnell listed as questionable for Monday's game against Boston due to left knee soreness.
McConnell will be at risk of missing his first game since Nov. 9, when he made his 2025-26 debut after completing his recovery from the strained hamstring he sustained during the preseason. If McConnell can't play Monday, the Pacers could turn to Quenton Jackson or Ethan Thompson to see more time at point guard when Andrew Nembhard is off the floor.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Comes close to double-double
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McConnell ended Saturday's 128-109 loss to the Pelicans with 16 points (8-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 18 minutes.
McConnell made the most of his minutes off the bench, missing just two shots overall and ending just two assists away from a double-double. The veteran point guard scored in double digits coming off the bench for the ninth time this season, and the eight assists tied his season-high output. McConnell should remain a steady presence off the bench, but his second-unit role limits his fantasy upside considerably.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Woeful in victory Monday
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McConnell racked up four points (2-9 FG), one rebound and three assists over 16 minutes during Monday's 116-105 win over Sacramento.
McConnell scored fewer than five points for the third time in the past four games, continuing his recent slump. During that span, he has averaged just 6.0 points, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals, leaving him well outside the top 150 in standard formats. Given his fluctuating role and lack of upside, McConnell should really be viewed as nothing more than a streaming consideration for those needing assists and steals.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Delivers full line in loss
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McConnell amassed 14 points (7-10 FG), one rebound, six assists, one block and three steals across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 135-120 loss to the Nuggets.
McConnell chipped in across all the major categories, continuing his recent strong play. In seven games over the past two weeks, McConnell is averaging 11.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.7 steals in just 18.6 minutes per game, good enough for top-70 value. While his role is seemingly capped at about 25 minutes, that is generally enough for him to have solid 12-team value.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Limited to six minutes Monday
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Head coach Rick Carlisle said after Monday's 135-119 loss to the Cavaliers that McConnell experienced some general soreness following last weekend's back-to-back set, Tony East of Forbes.com reports. He was limited to six minutes, finishing with four points (2-3 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal.
Although McConnell felt fine while going through pregame warmups, he wasn't feeling right when the game started, so Carlisle opted to hold him out. Carlisle maintained that McConnell wasn't dealing with a specific injury, so it sounds like he'll be fine for Wednesday's matchup with the Nuggets. Still, his status will be worth monitoring, and the Pacers are expected to provide an update by Tuesday night.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Scores team-high 16 points
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McConnell recorded 16 points (8-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds and six assists in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 97-95 loss to Toronto.
McConnell continues to trend in the right direction, having now played at least 22 minutes in two straight games. In that span, he has averaged 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals. While this is likely his ceiling in terms of playing time, he has a knack for contributing across multiple categories, even in limited minutes, making him a worthwhile fantasy asset, even in standard formats.
