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Excellent against Orlando McConnell produced 19 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 123-102 win over the Magic.

Impact McConnell posted his best game of the season by a wide margin, as he delivered season-best marks in points, assists, steals and minutes while recording his second-best tally of the season in the rebound category. McConnell should remain as the second-unit floor general behind Tyrese Haliburton, but he's making the most of his minutes and is showing decent value as a passer with five or more assists in four of his last five contests.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell 19 Points & 10 Assists | Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Pacers rout Magic 123-102 behind Mathurin

Bennedict Mathurin scored 22 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 123-102 rout of the Orlando Magic on Monday night

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young Indiana Pacers players benefitting from T.J. McConnell's leadership McConnell has been a terrific veteran leader for the young Pacers.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Six assists in Saturday's win McConnell supplied two points (1-3 FG), two rebounds, six assists and one steal over 18 minutes during Saturday's 118-104 win over the Raptors.

Impact McConnell produced a season-high six assists in the win, his fourth consecutive game with at least four dimes. He is currently averaging 3.3 assists per game to go with 1.2 steals. While his role is too insignificant to warrant a roster spot in 12-team formats, he can have some very limited streaming appeal, especially in deeper formats.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Monday McConnell (knee) will be available for Monday's contest against the Nets, Wilson Moore of IndyStar Sports reports.

Impact After missing the team's last contest, McConnell will be available for Monday's matchup against the Nets. The veteran point guard has averaged 3.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals across 14.2 minutes over his first six appearances of the season.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable McConnell (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact McConnell was unavailable Saturday against the Nets due to right knee soreness. If he's held out once again Monday, Andrew Nembhard and Chris Duarte should see increased roles.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday McConnell is out Saturday against the Nets due to a sore right knee, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Impact Saturday marks the backup point guard's first absence of the season. While he's sidelined, more minutes could be in store for Andrew Nembhard and Chris Duarte.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal production in loss McConnell had two points (1-3 FG), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 15 minutes during Monday's 120-106 loss to the 76ers.

Impact McConnell touched the floor for only 15 minutes in the loss, justifying the concerns regarding his fantasy upside this season. He simply doesn't fit the current timeline for the Pacers, meaning he is likely to be squeezed out on most nights. At best, managers should view him as a possible streaming consideration when in need of assists and steals.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday McConnell will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Knicks.

Impact McConnell came off the bench in the Pacers' first two preseason games but will draw the start Wednesday since Tyrese Haliburton (back) has been ruled out. McConnell should return to a bench role once the regular season begins next week.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers seek long-term success by building around young team

The Indiana Pacers start this season in a different position

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pacers start long offseason looking to overhaul roster

When Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard made three midseason trades, it was clear he intended to rebuild

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid effort as starter McConnell finished Saturday's 133-120 loss to Philadelphia with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes.

Impact After returning from a wrist injury Tuesday and coming off the bench, McConnell got the start Saturday and supplied solid production alongside Tyrese Haliburton in the Pacers backcourt. Whether in the starting five or on the second unit, McConnell will likely split the work again with Duane Washington during Indiana's season finale Sunday in Brooklyn.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday McConnell is starting Saturday's game against the 76ers, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact McConnell will make his seventh start of the year during the second-to-last game of the regular season. Across his first six starts, he averaged 11.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 32.3 minutes per game.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reclaims backup PG duties McConnell (wrist) played 15 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 131-122 loss to the 76ers, finishing with two points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists and four rebounds.

Impact Though the Pacers entered play Monday at 29 games under .500, McConnell avoided becoming the fifth player to be ruled out for the final three games of the season. Instead, he made his surprise return from a 55-game absence, garnering only a small role behind starting point guard Tyrese Haliburton. So long as Haliburton is able to play in the Pacers' final two games of the season, McConnell isn't expected to see his playing time ramp up dramatically from Tuesday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid scores 45, 76ers beat Pacers to pull even in Atlantic

Joel Embiid had 45 points and 13 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers made a franchise-record 17 3-pointers in the first half of a 131-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers that move...

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available vs. Sixers McConnell (wrist) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Surprisingly, the Pacers will opt to bring McConnell back for the final three games of this season after he last played Dec. 1. He's not expected to see significant minutes, as the Pacers are still focusing on developing younger players.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers T.J. McConnell returns from right wrist surgery, to play against 76ers Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell is back after missing 55 games due to a right wrist injury.

APRIL 5, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Pacers Upgrade Status for Guard T.J. McConnell Ahead of Facing 76ers Pacers guard T.J. McConnell moves closer to a possible return before season’s end.

APRIL 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chance to return Tuesday McConnell (wrist) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact McConnell hasn't suited up since Dec. 1, but he appears to be making progress and may return for the final week of the regular season. However, even if he is available, it's unclear how much playing time he'd garner, as the Pacers have already been eliminated from the playoffs and have younger guards (Tyrese Haliburton, Duane Washington, Keifer Sykes) to give minutes to.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia faces Indiana after Embiid's 44-point outing

Philadelphia visits the Indiana Pacers after Joel Embiid scored 44 points in the 76ers' 112-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indiana takes on Detroit, aims to stop 6-game skid

Indiana aims to break its six-game losing streak when the Indiana Pacers play Detroit

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indiana takes on Denver, looks to end 4-game slide

Indiana aims to break its four-game slide when the Indiana Pacers take on Denver

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duarte and the Pacers take on conference foe Toronto

Toronto plays Indiana in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis takes on Indiana, aims for 6th straight home win

Memphis will try to keep its five-game home win streak alive when the Grizzlies play Indiana

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS