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

Starting at point guard McConnell will start at point guard in Friday's game against the Kings, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is expected to be available off the bench, but it remains to be seen what type of minutes he sees. As a result, McConnell figures to see an expanded workload at point guard.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday McConnell (illness) will be available to play Thursday against the Knicks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact McConnell is set to return from a two-game absence, and he'll help backup Tyrese Haliburton, who remains on a minutes limit for Thursday evening. With the main guys in Indiana's backcourt healthy, McConnell isn't the most attractive target in standard fantasy leagues.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday McConnell (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Impact McConnell was unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics after missing Sunday's win over the Grizzlies due to personal reasons. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the first half of a back-to-back set Thursday, but Andrew Nembhard is a candidate to see increased run if McConnell is sidelined once again.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out sick Tuesday McConnell will not play Tuesday against Boston due to an illness.

Impact McConnell will miss his second consecutive contest, although the first absence was attributed to personal matters. Andrew Nembhard is a candidate to run the second unit in McConnell's absence with Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) tentatively on track to play Tuesday.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report McConnell (personal) no longer carries an injury designation for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact McConnell missed Sunday's matchup with the Grizzlies due to personal reasons, but he should be good to go Tuesday. Over his last 16 games, McConnell is averaging 8.8 points, 6.5 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocks through 19.9 minutes.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday McConnell (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact McConnell was a late addition to the injury report Sunday morning due to a personal matter and will ultimately join Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) as unavailable. Andrew Nembhard should continue to start at point guard, but Indiana will lack ball-handling depth behind him, leaving Bennedict Mathurin, Ben Sheppard and Buddy Hield as candidates for increased roles.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Sunday McConnell is dealing with a personal matter and is questionable to play Sunday versus Memphis.

Impact McConnell being added to the injury report Sunday does not bode well for his potential availability. Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) remains out, so Andrew Nembhard could be due for an extensive workload Sunday.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 17 off bench McConnell closed with 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and seven assists over 21 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 114-109 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) unavailable, Andrew Nembhard got the start in the Pacers' backcourt but McConnell also saw a healthy workload and produced his best scoring night from the second unit since he dropped 20 on the Heat back on Dec. 2. The 31-year-old has lost confidence in his three-point shot, however -- Tuesday's make was his first from beyond the arc since Nov. 22, and he attempted only 11 threes in the 25 games between those buckets.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench McConnell will come off the bench Tuesday against Denver, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact McConnell will lead the second unit while Andrew Nembhard and Buddy Hield start in Indiana's backcourt Tuesday. McConnell has averaged 19.6 minutes per game in his last five appearances off the bench.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod McConnell will be in the starting lineup Sunday against the Suns, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact McConnell will return to the starting lineup for the second time in three games with Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined. In his two starts this season McConnell has averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 29.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench McConnell will move back to the bench for Friday's game against Portland, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact No surprises here, as Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is back in the mix for the Pacers. However, with Andrew Nembhard (back) sidelined, McConnell will likely have a sizable role with the second unit. McConnell was terrific in Thursday's win over the Kings, scoring 20 points (9-14 FG, 2-3 FT) with one rebound, 10 assists and one steal across 33 minutes.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in spot start McConnell chipped in 20 points (9-14 FG, 2-3 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Thursday's 126-121 victory over Sacramento.

Impact Indiana was without Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) and Andrew Nembhard (back) on Thursday, leaving McConnell as the club's only true point guard. The veteran stepped up with a season-high 33 minutes in just his second start of the campaign, and he finished with his third double-double and second contest of 20-plus points. McConnell will almost certainly slide back to a reserve role when Haliburton and/or Nembhard are ready to return, at which point his fantasy appeal will rest almost entirely on his ability to hand out assists and pick up a steal or two most nights.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell Drops Double-Double With 20 Points & 10 Assists in Win over Kings | Indiana Pacers

JANUARY 19, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Moves into first unit McConnell will start Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring), Pascal Siakam (trade pending) and Aaron Nesmith (shins) are all sitting out Thursday, so McConnell is likely looking at a massive workload for the shorthanded Pacers. He's made only one start this season so far, and he produced 10 points, four rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in that contest.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: NBA teams monitoring Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell for trade McConnell has been an important bench piece for the Pacers

JANUARY 17, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

T.J. McConnell Drops Season-High 14 Assists in Win vs. Hawks | Indiana Pacers

JANUARY 13, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Leads team with eight dimes McConnell supplied 14 points (7-10 FG), two rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 112-104 win over the Wizards.

Impact McConnell played 22 minutes off the bench, ending with a nice fantasy line. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) set to miss at least two weeks, McConnell makes for a nice pickup in standard leagues. Although it appears as though Andrew Nembhard is going to start for the foreseeable future, McConnell typically offers more in terms of fantasy production.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excels off bench McConnell ended with 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Monday's 133-131 victory over the Celtics.

Impact McConnell saw increased playing time after Tyrese Haliburton went down with a hamstring injury in the first half and made the most of his opportunity. Andrew Nembhard will likely replace Haliburton, who's expected to miss at least two weeks, in the starting lineup moving forward, but McConnell should be rostered in most fantasy leagues as well. When McConnell has played at least 20 minutes this season (10 games), he's averaged 12.5 points, 7.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets second double-double of season McConnell racked up 10 points (5-6 FG), three rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in 23 minutes during Friday's 150-116 win over the Hawks.

Impact McConnell and the rest of Indiana's bench saw extended playing time Friday with the team up 34 points heading into the fourth quarter. After seeing his minute dip briefly in late December, he's averaged 21.3 minutes per game over his last three appearances and is contributing 10.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.3 steals over that span.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Near double-double in win McConnell notched 16 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Monday's 122-113 victory over the Bucks.

Impact McConnell was the third-leading scorer off the bench behind Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson. McConnell's nine assists were the most since Dec. 15 and Monday's game was the first time he reached double-digit points since Dec. 18. He'll continue to operate as the reserve point guard behind Tyrese Haliburton.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench McConnell won't start Monday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact McConnell posted 10 points, six assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block in 26 minutes as a starter Saturday versus the Timberwolves. However, Tyrese Haliburton has been cleared to suit up Monday after missing that contest, so McConnell will head back to the bench. Across 17 appearances as a reserve, McConnell has averaged 7.6 points, 4.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 14.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from field in start McConnell ended with 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 26 minutes during Saturday's 127-109 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact McConnell got the starting nod with Tyrese Haliburton (knee) sidelined, and the Pacers certainly missed their star point guard, as they were unable to push the tempo and play with the same pace they do under Haliburton's guidance. The fact that McConnell struggled from the field didn't help, either. McConnell might remain in the starting unit if Haliburton is unable to face the Clippers on Monday, but it goes without saying that he, and the entire Pacers offense, will experience in a drop in their potential upside with Haliburton out.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting over Haliburton McConnell is in the starting lineup to face the Timberwolves on Saturday.

Impact As expected, McConnell gets the starting nod with Tyrese Haliburton (knee) sidelined. McConnell has the ability to deliver good performances when given extra minutes, even if he doesn't have the same dynamism as Haliburton, and he should see an uptick in both usage and overall numbers while potentially playing close to 30 to 35 minutes.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five assists, two steals in loss McConnell accumulated nine points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 140-126 loss to the Bucks.

Impact McConnell did what he does best, tallying five assists and two steals off the bench. Despite playing limited minutes, he has been able to do just enough to be considered for streaming purposes, even in standard leagues. Over the past two weeks, he is averaging 5.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 15.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 10 of 11 shots off bench McConnell logged 20 points (10-11 FG), two rebounds and 11 assists over 25 minutes during Saturday's 144-129 victory over the Heat.

Impact The Pacers shot an incredible 65.9 percent from the field as a team in the win, and McConnell was a big part of that efficiency with his 10-for-11 shooting line. As usual, he didn't venture into deep territory for his shots -- of his 70 field-goal tries on the campaign, only six have come from three-point range. McConnell has converted that into an impressive 58.6 percent field-goal percentage, which is on pace to be the best of his career. The veteran point guard added a season-high 11 dimes Saturday to round out his first double-double of the campaign, but it should be noted that his 25 minutes were well above his season average, with the extended opportunity being largely a result of Tyrese Haliburton (knee) sitting out. As efficient as McConnell has been this season, he hasn't been seeing much run when Haliburton is healthy.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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