T.J.

McConnell

Nembhard and McConnell remain out for the Pacers’ season finale, leaving the Pacers to once again rely on Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones to handle the point guard responsibilities.

Indiana’s injury report is once again lengthy, so Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones should continue to see increased run.

The continued absences of Nembhard and McConnell mean that Quenton Jackson will continue to serve as the starting point guard. Also, rookie Kam Jones has moved into the rotation as the backup point guard.

McConnell will remain out for a fourth straight game, and with Andrew Nembhard (back) out as well, Indiana will turn to Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones for the point guard minutes. Jackson should continue to play a larger role as a starter.

Nembhard and McConnell remaining out means that Quenton Jackson should remain in the starting lineup. Given the Pacers’ lack of depth at point guard, he’s worth picking up for the final game of Week 23. Kam Jones played 23 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Hornets, dishing out a season-high 10 assists.

Nembhard and McConnell will miss a second consecutive game due to their respective injuries. The former’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Quenton Jackson set to fill the void once again. Due to the Pacers’ many injuries, especially on the perimeter, Jackson is worth streaming in deep leagues.

McConnell will be sidelined for the first time in a few weeks, and with Andrew Nembhard (back) also out, Indiana will be thin at point guard. Kam Jones and Taelon Peter should both play significant roles after not seeing the floor in the Pacers’ last game.

Nembhard and McConnell are good to go for Sunday’s game, preserving the Pacers’ usual point guard rotation. While the former is already rostered in 12-team leagues, the latter is only worth considering in deep leagues.

Nembhard is back on the report, this time due to lower back injury management, while McConnell’s right hamstring remains an issue for the veteran backup. If either can’t play on Sunday, Quenton Jackson would take on an enhanced role within the rotation. Kam Jones could pick up a few minutes, but that is not guaranteed.

McConnell’s 17 points were the most in a game for him in over two months, as he scored 23 in a January 8 win over the Hornets. However, although the production was positive, he played only 14 minutes. McConnell deserves praise for his efficiency, but the playing time makes him challenging to trust in fantasy leagues.