T.J. MCCONNELL NEWS

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.

10 HOURS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Ramp-up continues in loss McConnell closed with nine points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and four assists over 16 minutes during Saturday's 129-111 loss to the Raptors.

Impact McConnell continues to ramp up his playing time. logging 16 minutes in the loss. His production has been adequate thus far, although it's hard to get a read on what his ceiling might be, given the team's struggles. While his overall game translates well to fantasy, there is a chance he could be limited to around 22 minutes per game, even when he is back to full health.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in limited minutes in debut McConnell (hamstring) tallied 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 11 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 152-128 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Cleared to make his season debut after missing Indiana's first 10 games while recovering from the left hamstring strain he sustained during the preseason, McConnell was limited to two shifts off the bench in the first and second quarters before sitting out the entire second half. The Jazz had built up a 20-point advantage by the middle of the third quarter, which may have been a factor in head coach Rick Carlisle's decision to hold McConnell out for the remainder of the night. The veteran point guard has historically been a strong per-minute source of steals and assists, but he uncharacteristically made his biggest impact as a scorer during his time on the court Tuesday. McConnell should see his playing time pick up a bit in his next few appearances, but even with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out for the season, McConnell may not be in line for a regular 20-plus-minute role while the Pacers have installed Andrew Nembhard as their full-time starting point guard for 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz score season-high 152 points in dominant win over Pacers

Lauri Markkanen scored 35 points, rookie Ace Bailey added 20 points and the Utah Jazz scored the most points in an NBA game this season with a 152-128 win over the reeling Indiana...

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Pacers guard T.J. McConnell available to make his season debut against Jazz

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NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 12 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Available to make season debut McConnell (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact After missing Indiana's first 10 regular-season games due to a strained left hamstring he sustained during the preseason, McConnell will make his season debut against Utah. While the Pacers haven't confirmed whether the veteran point guard will operate under a minutes restriction, it wouldn't be surprising to see the team ease him back into action.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available to make season debut McConnell (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact After missing Indiana's first 10 regular-season games due to a strained left hamstring he sustained during the preseason, McConnell will make his season debut against Utah. While the Pacers haven't confirmed whether the veteran point guard will operate under a specific minutes restriction, head coach Rick Carlisle said the team will monitor his playing time, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Utah takes on Indiana, looks to halt 3-game slide

Utah looks to stop its three-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz play Indiana

NOVEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Questionable for Tuesday McConnell (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game in Utah, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.

Impact Pacers' head coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that McConnell was ramping up his workload and nearing making his regular-season debut, and Tuesday will mark the first time he'll have received the questionable tag since going down with the hamstring injury back in October. McConnell will likely have minutes restrictions over his first handful of games, but once he's fully up to speed, he should see a sizeable role on this Indiana team desperate for a playmaker. Make sure he's not floating around on your waiver wire.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing season debut Head Coach Rick Carlisle says McConnell is "getting closer" to making his season debut, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact While no timeline as to when McConnell's return has been established, this information is encouraging that he will return relatively soon. It was reported Oct. 9 that he would miss one month due to this hamstring injury, and the one month mark has arrived, meaning McConnell is in line to play again after delivering inspiring performances for Indiana in their deep playoff run last season.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State puts home win streak on the line against Indiana

Golden State will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Warriors face Indiana

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Indiana visits Denver, aims to stop road skid

Indiana will try to end its three-game road slide when the Pacers take on Denver

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Brooklyn faces Indiana, aims to halt 7-game slide

Brooklyn heads into the matchup against Indiana after losing seven in a row

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Milwaukee travels to Indiana for conference showdown

Indiana and Milwaukee will face off in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press