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Pacers Rule T.J. McConnell Out at Least a Month, Waive Delon Wright and Add Cam Payne

Indiana turns to Cam Payne as injuries leave few ball-handlers behind Tyrese Haliburton's season-ending absence.

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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Mar 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) celebrates after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Coach Rick Carlisle said T.J. McConnell will miss at least a month with a left hamstring strain suffered in Tuesday’s preseason game.
  • The Pacers signed veteran guard Cam Payne to a training camp deal and waived Delon Wright in a corresponding move.
  • Wright exited the preseason opener after a head-to-head collision with Minnesota’s Jaylen Clark and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
  • Concussion expert Chris Nowinski highlighted the play as a dangerous double impact, while Clark was called for a foul and later left with neck spasms.
  • With Haliburton out for the season, Andrew Nembhard is set to start at point guard as Indiana navigates a thin rotation heading into the Oct. 23 opener.