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McConnell (undisclosed) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Minnesota, per Tony East of Forbes.com.
It's possible that the Pacers are resting the veteran point guard. Saturday's meeting with the Hawks is his next chance to make his preseason debut.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't scrimmage Sunday
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McConnell (undisclosed) will not participate in Sunday's scrimmage, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
It's unclear why McConnell is sitting out the scrimmage. The veteran point guard can be considered questionable for Wednesday's preseason opener against the Timberwolves until the Pacers offer an update on his status.
Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Another productive campaign
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McConnell continued to deliver steady production off the bench for Indiana during the 2025-26 campaign, serving as one of the league's most reliable reserve point guards.
The veteran remains an important source of playmaking and defensive intensity whenever he's on the floor, even in a limited role. With the Pacers returning much of their core, McConnell is expected to reprise his role as the team's primary backup point guard entering 2026-27, this time behind a returning Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles).
McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
This will be McConnell's seventh straight game on the sidelines. He'll end his age-33 season with averages of 9.4 points, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Another absence coming
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McConnell (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
The veteran hasn't played since March 29 and remains without a timetable to return. It would be a surprise to see him in the season finale Sunday.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Not playing vs. Brooklyn
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McConnell (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
McConnell is one of several rotation regulars who will be sidelined for Thursday's contest, and the veteran floor general hasn't played since March 29. With McConnell out, look for Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson to see more minutes in the Pacers' backcourt.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Tagged out for Tuesday
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McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
McConnell hasn't taken the court since March 29 while tending to a hamstring injury. His next chance to suit up will arrive Thursday in Brooklyn, though the team has yet to provide any indication that he's close to a return.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Out again Sunday
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McConnell (hamstring) will remain on the inactive list for Sunday's game in Cleveland.
This will be McConnell's third consecutive game on the sidelines, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson will likely divvy up McConnell's minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't play Friday
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McConnell is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets due to right hamstring soreness.
The veteran floor general's next opportunity to return arrives Sunday in Cleveland. More playing time will be available for Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson in the backcourt Friday.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Out with hamstring soreness
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McConnell is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bulls due to right hamstring soreness.
The veteran floor general's next chance to return arrives Friday in Charlotte. The door is open for each of Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson to claim a more prominent role at point guard Wednesday.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Available to play
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Sunday's meeting with Miami, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
McConnell will power through the hamstring issue, and he should be available for his usual minutes in the teens off the Pacers' bench. McConnell is averaging 9.3 points, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game this season.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Tabbed questionable
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McConnell is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Miami due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell is at risk of missing Sunday's contest due to hamstring soreness, and he's one of six Pacers players to be given a questionable designation. If the veteran point guard can't play, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would likely see an uptick in playing time.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Downward trend continues
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McConnell closed Friday's 114-113 loss to the Clippers with two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and three assists over 13 minutes.
McConnell's playing time continues to trend in the wrong direction, as he's now played fewer than 15 minutes in back-to-back games. Although he was coming off a 17-point performance in a loss to the Lakers, McConnell simply isn't worth holding, given his lack of overall upside. Moving forward, he should only be rostered as an assists and steals specialist.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Good to go Saturday
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Saturday's game against San Antonio.
McConnell has been playing through a tight right hamstring recently, and he'll continue to do so Saturday night. With the Pacers close to full health, look for McConnell to play upper-teens minutes off the bench. He had started in each of his last three appearances.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable to face San Antonio
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McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
McConnell continues to deal with right hamstring soreness but has been cleared to play in four consecutive contests. If the veteran point guard is unable to play Saturday, Kam Jones could see increased burn, especially if Andrew Nembhard (calf) is downgraded from questionable to out.
