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T.J. McConnell Cleared to Play as Pacers Face Jazz After Monthlong Hamstring Layoff

His return follows a prolonged absence that tested Indiana’s ball-handling depth.

Dec 18, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell (9) gets inducted into the Arizona Wildcats Ring of Honor before the game of the Arizona Wildcats versus the Samford Bulldogs at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Indiana announced McConnell is available against Utah, with coach Rick Carlisle confirming the update on social media.
  • McConnell strained his hamstring on Oct. 7 in the preseason and had not appeared in a regular-season game until Tuesday.
  • He was upgraded to questionable on Monday before being cleared to play on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City.
  • The Pacers have navigated widespread injuries, including Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending Achilles tear, while Andrew Nembhard recently returned and Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith came off the injury report.
  • To cover backcourt losses, Indiana added short-term guard help, including Monte Morris on a non‑guaranteed deal, while rookie Kam Jones remains out with a lower back stress reaction.