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

Ruled out Wednesday McConnell (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact McConnell will miss a second straight game for the Pacers while nursing a sprained right ankle. Indiana could turn to Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard and Bennedict Mathurin to help shoulder the load in the backcourt Wednesday against Toronto.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Haliburton, Pacers to host Barnes and the Raptors

The Pacers will take on conference opponent Toronto

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Questionable to face Toronto McConnell (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact McConnell is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to the right ankle sprain. With Tyrese Haliburton (calf) also having been deemed questionable for Wednesday's contest, Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard and Bennedict Mathurin are all potential candidates for an uptick in playing time. McConnell has averaged 9.8 points and 4.8 assists across 16.4 minutes per game in his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday vs. Denver McConnell (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact McConnell sprained his right ankle during Saturday's 129-111 win over the Clippers. He's considered day-to-day moving forward, and his next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against the Raptors. Ben Sheppard should see an uptick in playing time in the Pacers' backcourt for as long as McConnell is sidelined.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday McConnell is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets with a right ankle sprain.

Impact McConnell picked up the sprain during Sunday's game against the Clippers and was unable to return. The questionable tag suggests that the injury is mild, however. If McConnell is unable to play, the Pacers could turn to Ben Sheppard to absorb some backcourt minutes.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury McConnell will not return to Sunday's game against the Clippers due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact McConnell exited Sunday's contest for the locker room in the fourth quarter after tweaking his right ankle. He concludes the game with 13 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and a steal in 14 minutes of action. With the Pacers hosting the Nuggets on Monday, it wouldn't be surprising if McConnell is forced to miss at least one game. Ben Sheppard would likely see an uptick in minutes should McConnell miss any time.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in limited minutes McConnell logged seven points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), one rebound and six assists across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 128-115 loss to New York.

Impact This was one of McConnell's best games in a while, but his workloads have left a lot to be desired. Through six February contests, McConnell is averaging 14.7 minutes per game with 7.3 points, 4.8 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals on 45.0 percent shooting from the field.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Simons scores 22 and Portland downs Indiana 112-89 for 5th straight win

Anfernee Simons had 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fifth straight game with a 112-89 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Strong showing off bench McConnell finished Wednesday's 133-119 victory over Detroit with 14 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 21 minutes off the bench.

Impact The veteran guard hasn't played more than 21 minutes in a game since Dec. 22, while the 14 points represented his best scoring effort since he erupted for 30 against the Hornets on Dec. 8. McConnell's consistent defensive production has kept him on the deep-league fantasy radar, however. He's recorded at least one steal in six straight games, averaging 8.7 points, 4.7 assists, 3.3 boards and 1.7 steals during that span in just 17.3 minutes a contest.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Haliburton scores 28, Pacers run away from Wembanyama and Spurs in 136-98 win in Paris

Tyrese Haliburton scored 16 of his 28 points in a dazzling 2-1/2 minute display late in the third quarter, Pascal Siakam scored 23 and the Indiana Pacers downed Victor Wembanyama a...

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

T.J. McConnell's Steal Leads to a Bennedict Mathurin Fastbreak Slam vs. Spurs 💥 | Indiana Pacers

JANUARY 23 • YOUTUBE

College sports notebook: T.J. McConnell inducted into Arizona's Ring of Honor The University of Arizona men’s basketball team honored T.J. McConnell, a Chartiers Valley grad, by inducting him into the Arizona Ring of H...

JANUARY 18 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Hands out eight assists McConnell finished Tuesday's 127-117 loss to the Cavaliers with 10 points (5-11 FG), one rebound, eight assists and one steal over 21 minutes.

Impact With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined, Ben Sheppard moved into the starting lineup, but McConnell is likely to offer for more streaming upside if Indiana's franchise player misses more time -- coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that Haliburton is day-to-day. McConnell has been a reliable playmaker for the Pacers this season with 4.5 assists in 19.3 minutes per game across 40 regular-season appearances.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out five dimes off bench McConnell racked up six points (2-7 FG, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and three steals over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 129-113 victory over Chicago.

Impact McConnell has now recorded multiple steals and at least five assists in six games this season. The veteran guard is averaging 8.5 points, 4.3 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 18.2 minutes across his last 10 outings.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell Spins & Finishes Through Contact for Tough And-1 vs. Bulls 😤 | Indiana Pacers

JANUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

T.J. McConnell Lobs to Obi Toppin for Alley-Oop at Heat | Indiana Pacers

JANUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Only 15 minutes Tuesday McConnell recorded six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Bucks.

Impact McConnell continues to struggle for playing time, failing to see more than 20 minutes in four straight games. Despite a proven ability to contribute on both ends of the floor, McConnell appears as though he is firmly Ben Shappeard at this point. Should any of the primary guards miss time moving forward, McConnell would likely move back into a more meaningful role.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell Forces Turnover & Bennedict Mathurin Coverts with And-One at Celtics | Indiana Pacers

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Teases triple-double Sunday McConnell produced 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 23 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 122-95 win over Sacramento.

Impact It was the first double-double of the season for McConnell, and he was a few boards away from his fourth career triple-double. The veteran guard remains a stabilizing force on the Pacers' second unit, scoring in double digits in nine of the last 10 games while averaging 14.2 points, 5.1 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals over that stretch on 57.9 percent shooting from the floor.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell Drops 12 Point & 10 Assists Off the Bench Against the Kings | Indiana Pacers

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Siakam has 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Pacers past the Suns, 120-111

Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 18 rebounds, Myles Turner added 19 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Phoenix Suns 120-111 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Former Arizona star T.J. McConnell on joining the Wildcats' Ring of Honor Former Arizona standout T.J. McConnell discusses his induction into the Wildcats' Ring of Honor at halftime of the UA's game against Samford...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • TUCSON.COM

Jarace Walker on T.J. McConnell After his Career Night vs. Charlotte | Indiana Pacers

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

What Individual Record Did T.J. McConnell Break? Indiana Pacers’ backup point guard excelled at a career-high level despite losing to the Charlotte Hornets.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Erupts for 30 points McConnell recorded 30 points (14-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, six assists, two blocks and two steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 113-109 loss to the Hornets.

Impact McConnell couldn't find his shooting touch from downtown, but he hit just about every other shot from inside the arc to lead the Pacers' scoring attack. The Arizona product also turned in a strong effort on the defensive end, marking the first time since Nov. 27 that he's collected at least one steal and one block in a game. McConnell continues to provide plenty of value for fantasy managers, now averaging 18.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals over his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Haliburton, Pacers to host Barnes and the Raptors

Simons scores 22 and Portland downs Indiana 112-89 for 5th straight win

Haliburton scores 28, Pacers run away from Wembanyama and Spurs in 136-98 win in Paris

Siakam has 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Pacers past the Suns, 120-111