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

Records five steals McConnell contributed 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and five steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 130-119 loss to the Raptors.

Impact This was McConnell's seventh career game with at least five steals. His workload isn't ideal for fantasy leagues, but he's still managed to return top-200 numbers in nine-category formats with averages of 9.2 points, 4.2 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs 14 points off bench vs. Miami McConnell finished with 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 17 minutes during Friday's 124-111 loss to the Heat.

Impact McConnell tied with Pascal Siakam as the Pacers' third-leading scorer Friday behind Obi Toppin (21) and Tyrese Haliburton (18). It's the seventh time this season McConnell has reached double-digit points, though he scored just 10 points across his two prior outings. McConnell is averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 assists and 2.4 rebounds over 17.0 minutes per game this season.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell Drops a No-Look Dime to Bennedict Mathurin for the AND-1 vs Knicks | Indiana Pacers

NOVEMBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Will play Sunday McConnell (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact McConnell will return to action following a one-game absence due to an illness. The veteran point guard has scored in double figures in six of eight appearances his season, averaging 9.8 points, 4.1 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 17.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable again McConnell (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact McConnell could be in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to the illness. The questionable tag suggests the veteran floor general should be closer to a game-time call. McConnell is averaging 9.8 points and 4.1 assists per game across eight appearances off the bench in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday McConnell (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Charlotte, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact McConnell has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a non-COVID illness. The veteran point guard's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Knicks.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Charlotte McConnell is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets due to an illness.

Impact McConnell is in danger of missing his first game of the season Friday due to a non-COVID illness. If McConnell is downgraded to out, Ben Sheppard and Bennedict Mathurin are candidates to receive increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mathurin's 20 leads balanced Pacers past Magic, 118-111

Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points, four teammates each had 17, and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 118-111 on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers nine dimes in loss McConnell closed with 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 125-118 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact McConnell did his thing Friday, providing adequate assist and steal numbers. With Andrew Nembhard sidelined due to a knee injury, McConnell was afforded a slightly longer leash. Should Nembhard continue to miss games, McConnell could be a sneaky addition, albeit offering value in only a couple of categories.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Haliburton Pokes the Ball Free & Dishes it to T.J. McConnell vs Celtics | Indiana Pacers

OCTOBER 31 • YOUTUBE

Plays season-low six minutes McConnell closed Monday's 119-115 loss to the Magic with zero points (0-3 FG), one assist and one steal across six minutes.

Impact Coach Rick Carlisle went away from the veteran point guard Monday night, opting instead to give a bit more run to Ben Sheppard. McConnell played an average of 17.7 minutes in his previous three outings, and it will be interesting to see if he reclaims those minutes going forward.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell Beats Q1 Buzzer vs. 76ers 🔥 | Indiana Pacers

OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

T.J. McConnell with Full Court Pass to Obi Toppin for Layup at New York Knicks | Indiana Pacers

OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Turner scores 20 points, Pacers rally to beat Pistons 115-109, spoil Bickerstaff's debut

Myles Turner scored 20 points, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin had 19 each and the Indiana Pacers rallied to beat Detroit 115-109 on Wednesday night, spoiling coach J

OCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bennedict Mathurin Rocks the Rim off Dish from T.J. McConnell at Pistons | Indiana Pacers

OCTOBER 23 • YOUTUBE

Plays 13 minutes off bench Thursday McConnell (rest) notched eight points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 13 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 121-116 preseason win over the Hornets.

Impact McConnell returned to action after resting in the Pacers' previous preseason contest, and the veteran floor general had a decent showing in limited minutes. He's slated to open the 2024-25 campaign as the primary backup for Tyrese Haliburton at point guard.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Monday McConnell won't play in Monday's preseason game against Memphis for rest purposes.

Impact McConnell, Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith will all get the night off but should return to action for Thursday's preseason finale against the Hornets. Last Thursday, McConnell posted eight points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds and three steals in 17 minutes off the bench during a win over the Cavaliers.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell Finishes Stong Among NBA Giants A recent stat displays T.J.

SEPTEMBER 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

T.J. McConnell Part of Troll Job? Indiana Pacers’ backup point guard became a topic of conversation regarding the best backup point guard in NBA history.

SEPTEMBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

T.J. McConnell Part of Troll Job? Indiana Pacers’ backup point guard became a topic of conversation regarding the best backup point guard in NBA history.

SEPTEMBER 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pacers Bench Leader T.J. McConnell? The Indiana Pacers have their team for the 2024-25 season.

SEPTEMBER 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

T.J. McConnell 'Dawg' Status? Although the Indiana Pacers are known for their high-paced offense, T.J.

SEPTEMBER 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pacers Celebrate T.J. McConnell's Pay Day The ink is dry on T.J.

SEPTEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

TJ McConnell's new contract extension includes partial guarantee and team option Michael Scotto: Indiana Pacers signed TJ McConnell to a 4-year, $44.8M extension, which includes a partial guarantee Year 3 and team option...

SEPTEMBER 3 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Indiana Pacers sign guard, Chartiers Valley grad T.J. McConnell to 4-year, $45 million extension The Indiana Pacers have agreed to terms with guard T.J. McConnell on a four-year extension worth $45 million. Agents Mark Bartelstein and An...

AUGUST 31 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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Mathurin's 20 leads balanced Pacers past Magic, 118-111

Turner scores 20 points, Pacers rally to beat Pistons 115-109, spoil Bickerstaff's debut