T.J. McConnell was downgraded from day-to-day to out with a right hamstring injury on Thursday. He will miss Friday's home game against the Dallas Mavericks.
What happened
T.J. McConnell is out for Friday's game against Dallas. The injury report posted Thursday at 5:09 p.m. ET listed the 34-year-old guard as out with a right hamstring injury. He had been day-to-day. His status has changed several times this week. He was ruled out on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and moved back to day-to-day on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Now he is out again. The report's comment reads: "McConnell (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against Dallas."
What it means for the Pacers
Indiana hosts the Mavericks on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. ET. The Pacers are 1-0, won their only game so far and sit seventh. McConnell has not played yet this season, so they are 0-0 with him and 1-0 without him. Last season he averaged 9.4 points, 5.1 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 17.2 minutes over 56 games. Without him, Tyrese Haliburton played 33.5 minutes and scored 23 points. Andrew Nembhard played 33.7 minutes and scored 18. Quenton Jackson added 15.5 minutes and 6 points off the bench. Obi Toppin scored 20 points in 24.7 minutes.
What to watch
His expected return date is Oct. 25. Watch the next injury report for any change before then. Friday against Dallas is the next game on the schedule. The guard depth is also worth tracking. Ben Sheppard is day-to-day with a left knee issue. Aaron Nesmith is day-to-day with a left hamstring issue. Johnny Furphy is out with a right knee injury.
Is T.J. McConnell playing vs the Mavericks on Friday?
No. The injury report lists him as out for Friday's game against Dallas with a right hamstring injury.
When will T.J. McConnell be back?
His expected return date is Oct. 25. He has not played yet this season.