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Pacers Lose McConnell for at Least a Month, Waive Wright and Add Cam Payne

The reshuffle lands two weeks before opening night with Tyrese Haliburton already out for the year.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 7: Delon Wright #3 of the Indiana Pacers reacts after sustaining an injury during the second quarter of the preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on October 7, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 13: T.J. McConnell #9 Obi Toppin #1 Aaron Nesmith #23 Pascal Siakam #43 and Bennedict Mathurin #00 of the Indiana Pacers huddle during the second quarter of game five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 13, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pacers defeated the Pacers 114-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Coach Rick Carlisle said T.J. McConnell will miss at least a month after straining his left hamstring in the preseason opener.
  • The Pacers signed veteran guard Cameron Payne to a training camp contract and waived Delon Wright in a corresponding move.
  • Wright exited Tuesday’s game following a head-to-head collision with Minnesota’s Jaylen Clark; he later posted that he received 10 stitches above his eye and four on his elbow.
  • Clark was called for a foul on the play and was later ruled out with neck spasms, according to game reports.
  • With Haliburton sidelined for the season, Indiana’s ball-handling burden shifts to Andrew Nembhard and internal options while Payne auditions for a roster spot.