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.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Available to play
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
McConnell may have his minutes monitored on the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he'll be out there. Over the past three games, McConnell has handed out a total of 27 assists, so give him a look if you need some help in that category.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Iffy for Wednesday
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McConnell (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
After posting a double-double during the front end of this back-to-back set Tuesday, McConnell is one of many candidates for a maintenance day. He's missed only two contests in March so far, but he's played more than 20 minutes only once since mid-January.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Double-doubles in loss
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McConnell registered 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and 10 assists across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 136-110 loss to the Knicks.
McConnell handed out at least 10 assists for the second straight game, providing managers with a nice bump in that category. Indiana is running with McConnell as the starting point guard after seemingly doing anything but start him for the majority of the season. While this current thought process could end at any point, McConnell makes sense as a streaming option for as long as he's given decent minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Good to go Tuesday
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game versus New York.
McConnell has been battling right hamstring soreness. However, it won't be enough to keep him off the floor Tuesday. With Andrew Nembhard (calf) sidelined, McConnell may find himself starting once again. The 33-year-old got the start in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee, finishing with nine points, 11 assists, two rebounds and one steal in a season-high-tying 28 minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Good to go vs. Milwaukee
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell has been a mainstay on the Pacers' injury report since mid-February due to right hamstring soreness. He's been cleared to play Sunday, and while he's averaging 16.9 minutes per game this season, McConnell could see an uptick in playing time due to the absences of Andrew Nembhard (calf), Quenton Jackson (calf) and Ben Sheppard (ankle).
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable to play Sunday
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McConnell is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell returned from a two-game absence due to a right hamstring injury to score 10 points and deliver six assists across 20 minutes in a loss to the Knicks on Friday. However, it seems he's still not at full strength, and a decision on his status will presumably be made closer to Sunday's tipoff at 3:30 p.m. ET. McConnell is averaging 8.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in eight appearances (one start) since the All-Star break.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Will play Friday
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McConnell (hamstring) is good to go for Friday's game versus the Knicks, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.
McConnell is back after a two-game absence, which will likely translate to fewer minutes for Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones. McConnell is averaging 9.3 points, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game this season.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Expected to play
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McConnell (hamstring) is probable to play Friday against the Knicks.
McConnell is expected back in the rotation after sitting out the front leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran continues to be a modest source of assists and steals in category formats, as his limited workload dampens his fantasy upside.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't go Thursday
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McConnell (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's game against Portland, and he's now in line to miss a second straight game. Expect Kam Jones and Ben Sheppard to see extended minutes in the backcourt with Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Quenton Jackson (calf) also out.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable for Thursday
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McConnell (hamstring) is questionable to play Thursday against the Suns.
McConnell missed Tuesday's loss to the Kings after tweaking his hamstring during Sunday's loss to the Trail Blazers, and with Thursday's game being the first of a back-to-back set, it wouldn't be shocking to see the veteran spend at least one more game on the sidelines. Check back for another update on McConnell closer to Thursday's tipoff.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Ruled out for Tuesday
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McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
The veteran point guard exited Sunday's loss to Portland in the fourth quarter due to right hamstring soreness and will miss Tuesday's contest with the same issue. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Phoenix. With McConnell out and Andrew Nembhard (neck/back) doubtful to play, Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ben Sheppard are all in line to see increased playing time.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't return Sunday
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McConnell will not return to Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell exited partway through the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest and will not be able to return. It should be mentioned that McConnell has been dealing with a right hamstring issue for some time now, most recently missing a game Feb. 22. If he is forced to miss time, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson could see increased minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Stuck in limited role
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McConnell registered six points (3-6 FG), three rebounds and five assists over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 130-107 loss to the Clippers.
The veteran floor general continues to produce respectable numbers on a per-minute basis, but the Pacers continue to hold back his workload. McConnell has averaged 8.8 points, 4.8 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per tilt in his last eight games, shooting 58.9 percent from the floor.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Modest production continues
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McConnell ended with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 135-114 loss to Philadelphia.
McConnell continues to play limited minutes off the bench, having not played more than 20 minutes since Jan 14. Not only is his playing time down, but his availability has been spotty at best, making him nothing more than a streaming consideration for anyone needing assists and steals.
