Impact McConnell has been sidelined since early December following the wrist procedure. He'll likely continue to do his part to stay conditioned in anticipation of a potential return during the final couple weeks of the season, but whether he plays at any point during the Pacers' remaining 15 games may be contingent on him advancing to full-contact, full-court practices. Even if McConnell does reach that final stage in his recovery, the noncontending Pacers may not want to extend him major minutes at the expense of younger guards such as Tyrese Haliburton, Chris Duarte and Duane Washington.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE