T.J. McConnell (hamstring) questionable Wednesday

McConnell, who played nine minutes in his season debut on Saturday, is good to go for Monday night. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said during his pregame availability that McConnell’s hamstring responded well after his first appearance.

McConnell made his first appearance of the season on Saturday, playing nine minutes (all in the first half) in a loss to the Nuggets. If available on Monday, the veteran point guard’s minutes are likely to be limited.

Making his first appearance of the season, McConnell played nine first-half minutes and finished with six points (3-of-5 FGs), two rebounds, one assist and one steal. He did not aggravate the hamstring injury; the plan is to bring the veteran point guard along slowly.

McConnell is set to make his season debut Saturday against the Nuggets after missing the beginning of the season with a right hamstring strain. The Pacers are likely to ease him into his first game action of the year, but with Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) out he’s going to have fantasy value when he can play more minutes.

McConnell has been out with a strained right hamstring, but he could make his season debut on Saturday. Given the time missed, he’s unlikely to get the minutes he needs to impact fantasy basketball right away. However, McConnell will be of value once that changes, especially if Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) remains out.

McConnell has not played in a game this season due to a strained right hamstring. However, he is progressing in his recovery and passing some tests set by the Pacers’ training staff. McConnell could return to the court in a week or so, which is good news for a team that won’t have Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) for a few weeks.

Haliburton was already questionable for Wednesday’s game, but he won’t be available for it. There is no clarity to this timeline currently, so hopefully head coach Rick Carlisle will provide more either before or after their game against the 76ers. Andrew Nembhard (neck) is questionable, and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) hasn’t played this season. Nembhard will likely be the starting point guard until Haliburton returns, with Quenton Jackson as the next man up. Rookie Braden Smith could also be part of the rotation if Indiana ends up truly shorthanded.

McConnell is still yet to appear in a game due to a hamstring injury. With McConnell out and Andrew Nembhard questionable (neck), Quenton Jackson could see some more minutes off the bench.

McConnell will be out for a second straight game to open the 2026-27 campaign, which should lead to a bump in ball-handling responsibilities for Andrew Nembhard behind Tyrese Haliburton.

McConnell will be unavailable for the season opener, which means Andrew Nembhard will likely spend more time as the primary ball handler when Tyrese Haliburton is off the floor. Indiana may also turn to Quenton Jackson for a few minutes if needed.