T.J. McConnell News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Cleared to play Wednesday McConnell (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game versus Washington.

Impact McConnell recently made his 2026-27 campaign debut after missing the first nine regular-season games due to a hamstring injury. While the veteran will be on the floor for a third consecutive contest, the team will likely remain cautious regarding his workload.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday McConnell is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a strained right hamstring.

Impact The Pacers continue to monitor the veteran floor general's status after he missed the onset of the campaign. More playing time at point guard would be available for Quenton Jackson if McConnell winds up sitting out Wednesday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Davis leads Washington against Indiana after 44-point game

Washington visits the Indiana Pacers after Anthony Davis scored 44 points in the Wizards' 122-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Available Monday McConnell (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against Dallas, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact McConnell will shed his questionable tag due to a right hamstring strain and suit up for a second straight game. The veteran floor general made his season debut in Saturday's loss to Denver, during which he posted six points, two rebounds, an assist and a block in nine minutes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dallas takes on Indiana in non-conference action

Indiana takes on Dallas for a non-conference matchup

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Questionable for Monday McConnell is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to a right hamstring strain.

Impact McConnell missed the first nine games of the season due to a hamstring injury, which could hold him out for Monday's contest. If he is unavailable, Quenton Jackson is expected to see an expanded role.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strikes for six points in season debut McConnell ended Saturday's 114-102 loss to the Nuggets with six points (3-5 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one block across nine minutes.

Impact McConnell made his season debut after battling a hamstring strain. The veteran floor general played limited minutes but was productive. He'll likely compete with Quenton Jackson for minutes this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up Saturday McConnell (hamstring) is listed as available for Saturday's game against Denver.

Impact McConnell will make his 2026-27 debut after sitting out with a hamstring strain. He will likely see a limited workload in his first game of the season. However, McConnell's return will presumably result in fewer minutes for Quenton Jackson.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday McConnell (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's game against Denver.

Impact McConnell has a chance to make his season debut Saturday. The veteran floor general is likely to have a minutes restriction if he's cleared to play, though less playing time would be available to Quenton Jackson.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Indiana takes on the Denver Nuggets in Mexico City

The Indiana Pacers play the Denver Nuggets in Mexico City

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jerome leads Memphis against Indiana after 40-point game

Memphis hosts the Indiana Pacers after Ty Jerome scored 40 points in the Memphis Grizzlies' 135-134 overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Down to 6 players, Jay Huff and Pacers put scare in Hawks before losing 108-104

Jay Huff scored 22 points for Indiana and the Pacers, down to six players because of injuries and rest, put a scare into the Atlanta Hawks before losing 108-104

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

5 starters, 1 sub: Pacers down to 6 players because of injuries and rest but nearly beat Hawks

Indiana had a starting five on Monday night

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Remains week-to-week McConnell (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks and remains week-to-week.

Impact There haven't been many updates on McConnell's progress, though he did practice with the Noblesville Boom on Saturday. Quenton Jackson is likely to see extended run in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana plays Atlanta, looks to end home skid

Indiana aims to stop its 3-game home losing streak with a victory against Atlanta

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Back with NBA team Indiana recalled McConnell (hamstring) from the G League's Noblesville Boom on Saturday.

Impact McConnell has been unavailable throughout the first few games of the campaign due to his issue but could be close to making a comeback for the parent team following a short stint with Noblesville. The experienced guard was quite active last season despite coming off the second unit in most of his outings, and a similar situation may be expected this campaign as soon as he's cleared to see action.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers take on the Nets on 3-game skid

Indiana aims to stop its three-game skid when the Indiana Pacers play Brooklyn

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Practicing at G League camp McConnell (hamstring) is practicing in the G League at Noblesville Boom training camp, per Alex Golden of SI.com.

Impact McConnell appears to closing in on making his season debut for the Pacers, though it won't come Friday in Miami. Indiana returns home for a back-to-back set Sunday against the Nets and Monday versus the Hawks, so the veteran floor general's return could come at some point then.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Heat and Pacers meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage

The Miami Heat face the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

'Getting closer' to return Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle stated McConnell (hamstring) is "doing better" and "getting closer" to a return, Alex Golden of SI.com reports.

Impact McConnell hasn't played this season due to a hamstring injury. While Carlisle didn't give a specific date on when McConnell will be cleared to suit up, it appears his return will come sooner rather than later. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined, McConnell could work his way into the starting lineup at some point, though it may take him at least a few games before he receives a full workload.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming McConnell (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact The veteran point guard continues to battle a hamstring strain. His next chance to make his season debut comes Friday in Miami.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Herro has 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Bucks beat the Pacers 110-102 for first win of the season

Tyler Herro had 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 110-102 on Monday night for their first win of the season

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Out again Monday McConnell (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact McConnell's 2026-27 debut will have to wait at least one more game as he continues battling a hamstring strain. His next opportunity to suit up will be against the 76ers on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks take on the Pacers on 3-game slide

Milwaukee looks to end its three-game slide when the Milwaukee Bucks take on Indiana

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Indiana travels to Brooklyn for conference matchup

Brooklyn plays Indiana in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

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Davis leads Washington against Indiana after 44-point game

Dallas takes on Indiana in non-conference action

Indiana takes on the Denver Nuggets in Mexico City

Jerome leads Memphis against Indiana after 40-point game

Down to 6 players, Jay Huff and Pacers put scare in Hawks before losing 108-104

5 starters, 1 sub: Pacers down to 6 players because of injuries and rest but nearly beat Hawks

Indiana plays Atlanta, looks to end home skid

Pacers take on the Nets on 3-game skid

Heat and Pacers meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage

Herro has 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Bucks beat the Pacers 110-102 for first win of the season

Bucks take on the Pacers on 3-game slide

Indiana travels to Brooklyn for conference matchup