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

Indiana visits Houston on 4-game road skid

Indiana looks to stop its four-game road skid with a win against Houston

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact 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.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Indiana hosts Boston, aims to stop home losing streak

Indiana will attempt to stop its three-game home skid when the Pacers face Boston

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Records 16 points in loss 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.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Porter, Rollins guide Bucks past Pacers 111-94

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Ryan Rollins had 23 and the Milwaukee Bucks, playing their seventh consecutive game without the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, beat the Indiana P...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Available Tuesday McConnell (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact McConnell was held out of Monday's loss to Boston due to left knee soreness but will shed his questionable tag and suit up for the second leg of Indiana's back-to-back set. Over his last five games, the veteran point guard has averaged 9.4 points, 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 16.8 minutes per tilt.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pacers vs. Bucks injury report Dec. 23: Giannis Antetokounmpo, T.J. McConnell, & more The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night in their second matchup of the regular season.

4 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Iffy for Tuesday McConnell (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Indiana faces Milwaukee, aims to halt 5-game skid

Indiana aims to break its five-game skid when the Indiana Pacers take on Milwaukee

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Monday McConnell (knee) will not play Monday against the Celtics.

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pacers vs. Celtics injury report Dec. 22: Jaylen Brown, T.J. McConnell, and more The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics will go head-to-head for the first time this season on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. ET.

5 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Dealing with sore left knee McConnell (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Boston.

Impact McConnell is working through left knee soreness, which puts him in jeopardy of missing his first game since Nov. 9. Quenton Jackson, Garrison Matthews and Ethan Thompson would be in line for more minutes off the bench if McConnell is unable to play. McConnell has averaged 9.0 points, 5.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 16.4 minutes per game over his last seven outings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double 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.

Impact 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 signal-caller 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.

DECEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson ties season high with 29 points as Pelicans beat Pacers 128-109 for 4th straight win

Zion Williamson came off the bench for the third consecutive game and matched his season high with 29 points as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Indiana Pacers 128-109 for their s...

DECEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Logs 15 points off bench McConnell logged 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 17 minutes during Friday's 115-105 loss to the 76ers.

Impact McConnell bounced back Friday night after shooting just three for 12 from the field over his past two games. The 33-year-old guard collected his third game this season with at least 15 points and five assists, while continuing to be a menace defensively with a pair of steals. The veteran's ceiling is capped by his lack of consistent playing time, averaging just 14.0 minutes over the past five games.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Woeful in victory Monday McConnell racked up four points (2-9 FG), one rebound and three assists over 16 minutes during Monday's 116-105 win over Sacramento.

Impact McConnell scored fewer than five points for the third time in the past four games, continuing his recent slump. During that period, 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.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers full line in loss 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to six minutes Monday McConnell was limited to six minutes during Monday's 135-119 loss to the Cavs and he finished with four points (2-3 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal.

Impact Per Tony East of Forbes.com, head coach Rick Carlisle mentioned after the game that McConnell experienced some general soreness following last weekend's back-to-back set. Although McConnell felt fine while going through Monday's 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.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Siakam's last-second jumper lifts Pacers over Bulls, 103-101

Pascal Siakam sank a 14-foot jumper with a second left to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 103-101 victory over the Chicago Bulls

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Pacers beat Wizards 119-86 in NBA Cup game between 2 of the league's worst teams

Pascal Siakam had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 119-86 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game between two of the league’s worst teams

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 16 points 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.

Impact 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 of contributing across multiple categories, even in limited minutes, making him a worthwhile fantasy asset, even in standard formats.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high 22 minutes McConnell totaled 16 points (8-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and three steals over 22 minutes during Monday's 122-117 loss to Detroit.

Impact McConnell acknowledged during a recent interview that getting back from the hamstring injury was tougher than expected, but he feels like he's finally rounding into form. He logged a season-high in minutes Monday night and looked fantastic while he was out there, and if McConnell can consistently earn minutes in the mid-20s, he could easily be a fantasy contributor due to his upside in assists and steals.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 points off bench McConnell supplied 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 17 minutes during Friday's 120-109 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact McConnell has made six appearances this season, and the veteran floor general has found a way to make an impact. This was his second straight outing with double-digit points, and his fantasy value will be limited to what he can do in categories such as points, assists and three-pointers. On that note, McConnell is averaging 8.3 points and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 50 percent from deep, although in a limited sample size of six games off the bench and a mere 1.7 attempts per contest.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 14 points in 14 minutes McConnell contributed 14 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), six rebounds and eight assists in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 127-118 win over the Hornets.

Impact McConnell was very productive in his 14 minutes, and although he is still in a ramp-up plan after missing the first 10 games of the season, it is encouraging to see him perform well in limited action. Once he is cleared for heavier workloads, McConnell could be a viable fantasy asset due to his importance within Indiana's rotation.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 15 minutes off the bench McConnell contributed two assists, one rebound, one steal and zero points (0-4 FG) in 15 minutes during Monday's 127-112 loss to the Pistons.

Impact McConnell's minutes have been hovering in the teens, and as the 10th man in the rotation, it's tough for him to make much of an impact in fantasy leagues. If he could work his way into a 30-minute role, he would be an intriguing asset due to his upside in steals and dimes, but there are no guarantees that will happen.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Indiana visits Houston on 4-game road skid

Indiana hosts Boston, aims to stop home losing streak

Porter, Rollins guide Bucks past Pacers 111-94

Indiana faces Milwaukee, aims to halt 5-game skid

Zion Williamson ties season high with 29 points as Pelicans beat Pacers 128-109 for 4th straight win

Siakam's last-second jumper lifts Pacers over Bulls, 103-101

Pacers beat Wizards 119-86 in NBA Cup game between 2 of the league's worst teams