Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Practicing at G League camp
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McConnell (hamstring) is practicing in the G League at Noblesville Boom training camp, per Alex Golden of SI.com.
McConnell appears to closing in on making his season debut for the Pacers, though it won't come Friday in Miami. Indiana returns home for a back-to-back set Sunday against the Nets and Monday versus the Hawks, so the veteran floor general's return could come at some point then.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: 'Getting closer' to return
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle stated McConnell (hamstring) is "doing better" and "getting closer" to a return, Alex Golden of SI.com reports.
McConnell hasn't played this season due to a hamstring injury. While Carlisle didn't give a specific date on when McConnell will be cleared to suit up, it appears his return will come sooner rather than later. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined, McConnell could work his way into the starting lineup at some point, though it may take him at least a few games before he receives a full workload.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Another absence coming
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McConnell (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
The veteran point guard continues to battle a hamstring strain. His next chance to make his season debut comes Friday in Miami.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Out again Monday
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McConnell (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Bucks.
McConnell's 2026-27 debut will have to wait at least one more game as he continues battling a hamstring strain. His next opportunity to suit up will be against the 76ers on Wednesday.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Remains out Sunday
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McConnell (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
McConnell has yet to make his season debut for the Pacers as he tries to work his way back from a hamstring strain. His next chance to make his season debut will be in the second leg of this back-to-back set Monday at Milwaukee.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Out with hamstring strain
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McConnell (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against Dallas.
The veteran point guard continues to battle a hamstring strain. His next chance to make his season debut comes Sunday in Brooklyn.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Ruled out for Wednesday
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McConnell won't play Wednesday in New Orleans due to a right hamstring strain.
McConnell did not play at all during the preseason, and now we know that a hamstring injury was the culprit. Hamstring issues limited McConnell to 56 games last season, so it's not great that the 34-year-old veteran will begin the 2026-27 season on the sidelines with the same injury.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Another absence coming
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McConnell (undisclosed) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell will end up sitting out the entire preseason and there's been no clarity on what's going on with the veteran point guard. If healthy, he projects as Indiana's backup point guard this season.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Sitting out Tuesday
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McConnell (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Oklahoma City, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files reports.
McConnell has yet to appear in a preseason contest and has also missed practice time, though Indiana hasn't disclosed the reason for his absence. The veteran guard will sit out alongside Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith and Jarace Walker, potentially opening additional opportunities for the Pacers' younger players. McConnell's final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Friday against Milwaukee.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Doesn't play Saturday
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McConnell (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 119-117 preseason loss to the Hawks.
McConnell has not been practicing and has not played this preseason, but the Pacers have not disclosed exactly what he's dealing with. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Oklahoma City.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Sitting out Wednesday
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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.
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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).
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't play Sunday
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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.
