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IND • Guard • #9
3 days ago
While Andrew Nembhard being a late scratch did not change McConnell’s place within the Pacers’ rotation, it did free up more minutes for the veteran point guard. McConnell logged a season-high 28 minutes and finished with his best stat line of the season. He also finished with a season-high point total and matched his previous high in assists. Quenton Jackson was the starter, but he only played 18 minutes, finishing with four points, five assists, one steal and one blocked shot.
IND • Guard • #9
11 days ago
Both players are expected to handle their normal workloads off the bench, which means less run for Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #9
12 days ago
Following a one-game absence, McConnell was able to play his typical reserve role in Indiana’s last game. That isn’t expected to change against Orlando, which means no bonus minutes for Quenton Jackson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #9
13 days ago
McConnell sat out Saturday against Boston, but he’ll be back in action following a one-game absence. Sheppard hasn’t played since December 3, and with him out for another contest, McConnell could earn some additional playing time off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #9
14 days ago
McConnell tweaked his right hamstring during Friday’s loss to the Celtics and did not play the following night against the Heat. Quenton Jackson served as Andrew Nembhard’s backup, but the playing time (14 minutes) wasn’t enough for him to affect fantasy basketball. There’s no need to roster Jackson or McConnell at this point in the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #9
15 days ago
McConnell is out with right hamstring soreness after scoring 13 points in 14 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. The 33-year-old backup point guard only played in one game of a back-to-back earlier this week and he’ll do the same here. He’s not playing enough minutes to be rostered in most fantasy leagues this year.
Source: Pacers
IND • Guard • #9
16 days ago
McConnell did his best to inject some life after the Pacers fell behind big in the second half, mixing it up with Celtics defensive specialist Jordan Walsh before attacking the rim on multiple occasions to close out the third quarter. The 33-year-old veteran point guard has recorded double-digit point in three consecutive games despite averaging less than 18 minutes per-game during that span.
IND • Guard • #9
19 days ago
Not much went right for Indiana in this game. McConnell was the leading scorer off the bench, with his 16 points coming in 21 minutes. McConnell has had some solid performances this season, but he has been especially hot over his last two games, averaging 16 points while shooting 15-of-19 from the floor. However, Indiana has now lost six games in a row, with the Celtics up next on the schedule on Friday.
IND • Guard • #9
21 days ago
McConnell is dealing with a sore left knee, hence his appearance on the Pacers’ injury report. While his status does not affect starter Andrew Nembhard, the Pacers could potentially call up Taelon Peter from the G League. If Peter gets called up early Monday afternoon, that may be a sign that McConnell won’t be available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #9
22 days ago
McConnell was sizzling-hot off the bench in this one, draining 8-of-10 from the floor with his only two misses coming on three-point attempts, as he did his best to keep Indiana within shouting distance. The 33-year-old throwback point guard matched a season-high with 16 points and eight assists. His fantasy appeal is strictly limited to deeper formats since he doesn’t offer much from an upside standpoint.
IND • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
McConnell didn’t get the starting nod with Andrew Nembhard (quad) sidelined, but he was still able to make a strong contribution off the bench. He led the team in assists and scored in double figures for a fifth straight game. He is rostered in just 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues but has provided fifth-round value during this stretch. If Nembhard remains out against the Bulls on Saturday, McConnell should see a nice boost in value once again, especially if the game is closer.
IND • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Despite coming off the bench, McConnell can still be of value to fantasy managers, especially those competing in deeper leagues. The points, rebounds and assists were solid on Wednesday, and he’s ranked just outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. McConnell is worth rostering in deeper leagues, especially while the Pacers are willing to play their veterans in a season that has already gone off the rails.
IND • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Given the amount of time McConnell missed with a strained right hamstring, it’s unsurprising that he was on a minutes restriction Tuesday night. However, he only played 11 minutes and did not see any action after halftime. Those who stashed McConnell in an IL+ slot should remain patient, as his production in the 11 minutes he did play was promising. Given the current state of the Pacers roster, it isn’t difficult to envision McConnell providing quality fantasy value once he’s freed from any restrictions.
Source: Alex Golden
IND • Guard • #9
2 months ago
McConnell is set for his first action of the 2025-26 season, providing the Pacers with needed depth at point guard. He’ll back up Andrew Nembhard, but McConnell does not need starters’ minutes to provide tangible fantasy value. He’ll have value once allowed to play his regular minutes.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Guard • #9
2 months ago
McConnell has yet to play this season after suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason. The 33-year-old point guard is ramping up in his recovery and his questionable listing at least gives him a chance to return against the Jazz on Tuesday. McConnell will be worth the wait for fantasy managers as he’ll eventually return to a full workload with the Pacers’ many other injuries.
IND • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Injured during the preseason, McConnell has yet to appear in a game this season. While Carlisle did not provide an updated timeline on the veteran point guard, the fact that T.J. is ramping up is a good sign for the injury-riddled Pacers. He’ll have tangible fantasy value as soon as he’s allowed to take on a full workload, even with Andrew Nembhard being the starter.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Guard • #9
3 months ago
McConnell left Tuesday’s matchup with Minnesota early with the injury, and it will keep him sidelined until at least early November, meaning he’ll miss time to open the season. For as long as McConnell is out, Quenton Jackson, Johnny Furphy and Ben Sheppard are all candidates for increased run behind Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin in Indiana’s backcourt.
Source: Pacers
IND • Guard • #9
3 months ago
The Pacers are calling it a sore left hamstring, so hopefully this isn’t a serious injury. With Kam Jones sidelined and Delon Wright exiting after taking a hit to the face, Taelon Peter should fill out the non-Andrew Nembhard point guard minutes for the remainder of this exhibition.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Guard • #9
7 months ago
Tyrese Haliburton went down just seven minutes into the game, and McConnell stepped up in a big way. He did his best to carry the listless Pacers offense, and at one point in the third quarter, he scored 12 straight points for his team. Despite being the spark that kept Indiana competitive midway through the third, McConnell wasn’t on the court to start the fourth and logged only 28 minutes. McConnell cemented his name as a legend in Indiana with gritty performance after gritty performance across seven games. Depending on the severity of Haliburton’s Achilles injury, McConnell could be forced to step into a larger role next season. He’s shown that he’s capable of good fantasy lines with increased playing time.
IND • Guard • #9
7 months ago
McConnell has been fantastic in this series, and this was arguably his best performance. He has averaged 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.3 steals through the first six games of the Finals, and he has scored in double figures four times. He stepped up with Tyrese Haliburton (calf) not fully healthy, which allowed them to manage Haliburton’s minutes. McConnell has been invaluable for the Pacers in this series, and they’ll need him to continue to contribute on Sunday, especially if Haliburton’s calf is still bothering him.
IND • Guard • #9
7 months ago
With Tyrese Haliburton limited due to a right calf injury and Andrew Nembhard struggling, the Pacers needed more from McConnell. Unsurprisingly, the veteran point guard stepped up, even screaming “you can’t guard me” at the Thunder players at one point. McConnell answering the call is to be expected, even with his perceived offensive limitations. With Haliburton likely to be at less than full strength for Game 6 on Thursday, the Pacers will need a performance from McConnell similar to the one they received on Monday.
Source: C.J. Fogler
IND • Guard • #9
8 months ago
Again, McConnell gave the Pacers good minutes off the bench, but he did most of his damage during the first half. The veteran point guard shot 4-of-6 from the field in the first half, scoring 10 points to help the Pacers push their lead out to as much as 20. New York’s bench was superior after halftime, helping the visitors rally for the win despite Jalen Brunson sitting for a significant stretch due to foul trouble. After outscoring their Knicks counterparts by 14 and 10 points in the first two games, the Pacers were only a plus-5 in bench points in Game 3. McConnell and the other reserves will aim to improve in Tuesday’s Game 4.
IND • Guard • #9
9 months ago
McConnell was a bright spot off the bench, electrifying the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd as he took over in the second half with his scoring and facilitating. He finished the game with more points than the rest of the Pacers’ bench combined. Expect McConnell to play an important role in the Pacers’ second-round series against the first-seeded Cavaliers.
IND • Guard • #9
10 months ago
Following Monday’s overtime victory, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle gave McConnell credit for willing the team to the extra period. The veteran point guard took on a more prominent role within the rotation, as Tyrese Haliburton was out with an injury and Andrew Nembhard was ejected during the third quarter. McConnell’s point total did not increase substantially, but he did dish out 13 assists. T.J. will have added value if Haliburton has to miss more time.
IND • Guard • #9
10 months ago
McConnell left Saturday’s game against the Hawks in the first quarter with a right ankle sprain, but is available Monday against the Bulls after he was initially listed as questionable. The 32-year-old point guard will figure prominently in this game as starting point guard Tyrese Haliburton (hip) has already been ruled out.
IND • Guard • #9
10 months ago
McConnell played 19 seconds in Saturday’s loss to the Hawks, exiting with a sprained right ankle. His absence led to fellow reserve Bennedict Mathurin playing more minutes, but the Pacers were also without Tyrese Haliburton on account of a hip injury. Mathurin’s minutes will decrease if Haliburton and McConnell can play against the Bulls.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #9
10 months ago
McConnell went down in the first quarter with a right ankle sprain, and Benn Mathurin should see increased run off the bench in his absence.
Source: Pacers on Twitter
IND • Guard • #9
11 months ago
McConnell has missed Indiana’s last two games and is in danger of missing a third. Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard will continue to split the point guard minutes if McConnell remains out, while Bennedict Mathurin and Ben Sheppard will take on extra minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #9
11 months ago
McConnell will miss a second straight game with a sprained right ankle. With Tyrese Haliburton expected to be available, the Pacers’ starting point guard will likely log more minutes, with the team going to a nine-man rotation. Haliburton played 40 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Nuggets.
Source: Tony East