Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (ankle) will return from a two-game absence in Friday's matchup against the Miami Heat. Indiana has upgraded his status from questionable to available. McConnell will continue to provide cover off the bench. The matchup against the Heat has suited well for McConnell, as he has averaged 10.0 points, 4.3 assists, and 1.0 steals over 19.7 minutes in three prior meetings this season.
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (ankle) will be out of action against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. McConnell will miss his second consecutive contest due to a sprained right ankle. With extra minutes available in the Pacers backcourt versus the Raptors, Andrew Nembhard will likely see some additional playing time. Ben Sheppard and Bennedict Mathurin could also have expanded roles for Wednesday's contest.
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (ankle) is on the injury report as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. On Sunday, he sprained his right ankle in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers and wasn't in the lineup for Monday night's action against the Denver Nuggets. With McConnell out of commission, starting point guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) logged 40 minutes on Monday. However, Indiana also lists Haliburton as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game. If both players are out, Andrew Nembhard will likely handle most of the playmaking Wednesday night, with Ben Sheppard and Bennedict Mathurin in line for more playing time.
According to Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis, Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (ankle) is unavailable to play against the Denver Nuggets on Monday due to an ankle sprain. The veteran backup has only been out of the lineup for one game so far this season and Monday's contest will be the first he's missed since November 8. The 32-year-old is averaging 9.8 points, 4.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 18.4 minutes per game. Bennedict Mathurin and Ben Sheppard could see some extra minutes off the bench while McConnell is on the shelf. Mathurin posted eight points, one rebound, one assist, and one block in 21 minutes in Indiana's last contest.
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (ankle) has been tagged as questionable due to an ankle sprain for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran backup has only missed one game so far this season and is in danger of missing his first since November 8. He's averaging 9.8 points, 4.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals across 18.4 minutes per game. If he's unable to play, Bennedict Mathurin and Ben Sheppard could see some extra minutes off of the bench. Mathurin registered eight points, one rebound, one assist, and one block on 21 minutes in their last game.
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (illness) won't play in Friday's matchup with the Hornets. The veteran was listed as questionable. But an illness will keep him off the floor against Charlotte. McConnell isn't a consistent fantasy producer, considering he has averaged 9.8 points and 4.1 assists this season. However, his absence could mean more work for Ben Sheppard, who will likely draw value attention from DFS managers on Friday evening.
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (illness) picked up a questionable tag heading into their Friday night matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The backup point guard is dealing with an illness, so it will likely be a game-time decision based on how he's feeling. Since Andrew Nembhard (knee) is considered probable, he'll see some extra minutes while Bennedict Mathurin and Ben Sheppard should see more opportunities as well.
T.J. McConnell Lands Contract Extension With Indiana
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension with the club on Friday. Although the 32-year-old isn't a starter, he is one of the most essential players on the Pacers' roster. He finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging a career-high 10.2 points with 5.5 assists and 1.0 steals and was even more productive throughout the postseason. With that said, Tyrese Haliburton's health is seemingly always an issue, so fantasy managers should strongly consider adding McConnell for insurance purposes heading into opening night.
According to NBA insider Evan Sidery, the Indiana Pacers want guard T.J. McConnell to remain with the team for the remainder of his career. The 32-year-old averaged a career-high 10.2 points with 5.5 assists and 1.0 steals during the 2023-24 campaign. He was also instrumental in helping the Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. McConnell, who has one year left on his current deal, is eligible for an extension this offseason. With that said, he isn't expected to be a routine fantasy producer in 2024-25, but he could get plenty of chances to be productive, considering Tyrese Haliburton's inability to remain healthy.
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell enjoyed another productive bench outing on Monday against the Celtics, scoring 15 points and tallying five rebounds, four assists, and one steal as Indiana's season ended with a 105-102 loss. He finished with 7-for-16 shooting, missing his lone attempt from three-point range. McConnell impressed throughout the playoffs with his high-energy performances off the bench. He averaged 11.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists across 20.5 minutes. Plenty of teams will likely be looking at him as a potential offseason acquisition, with McConnell on a very affordable $9.3 million deal for next season. Recent reports suggest that he has been a long-term target of the Phoenix Suns, who are desperate for a point guard.
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