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March 20, 2026
Questionable to face San Antonio
McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis
McConnell continues to deal with right hamstring soreness but has been cleared to play in four consecutive contests. If the veteran point guard is unable to play Saturday, Kam Jones could see increased burn, especially if Andrew Nembhard (calf) is downgraded from questionable to out.
March 18, 2026
Available to play
McConnell (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Analysis
McConnell may have his minutes monitored on the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he'll be out there. Over the past three games, McConnell has handed out a total of 27 assists, so give him a look if you need some help in that category.
March 18, 2026
Iffy for Wednesday
McConnell (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis
After posting a double-double during the front end of this back-to-back set Tuesday, McConnell is one of many candidates for a maintenance day. He's missed only two contests in March so far, but he's played more than 20 minutes only once since mid-January.
March 18, 2026
Double-doubles in loss
McConnell registered 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and 10 assists across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 136-110 loss to the Knicks.
Analysis
McConnell handed out at least 10 assists for the second straight game, providing managers with a nice bump in that category. Indiana is running with McConnell as the starting point guard after seemingly doing anything but start him for the majority of the season. While this current thought process could end at any point, McConnell makes sense as a streaming option for as long as he's given decent minutes.
March 17, 2026
Good to go Tuesday
McConnell (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game versus New York.
Analysis
McConnell has been battling right hamstring soreness. However, it won't be enough to keep him off the floor Tuesday. With Andrew Nembhard (calf) sidelined, McConnell may find himself starting once again. The 33-year-old got the start in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee, finishing with nine points, 11 assists, two rebounds and one steal in a season-high-tying 28 minutes.
March 16, 2026
Iffy for Tuesday
McConnell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to right hamstring soreness.
Analysis
McConnell was cleared to play Sunday against Milwaukee after nursing a right hamstring issue over the weekend, so the fact that he's now back on the injury report means he's not yet completely over the injury. The team will presumably monitor him closely leading up to Tuesday's tipoff to determine whether he'll be able to take the court.
March 15, 2026
Starting Sunday
McConnell is starting Sunday versus the Bucks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis
This will be just the second start of the season for McConnell and it'll be Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, Jalen Slawson and Ivica Zubac joining him in the first unit. In McConnell's previous start this season, he finished with nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and two turnovers in 15 minutes.
March 15, 2026
Good to go vs. Milwaukee
McConnell (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
McConnell has been a mainstay on the Pacers' injury report since mid-February due to right hamstring soreness. He's been cleared to play Sunday, and while he's averaging 16.9 minutes per game this season, McConnell could see an uptick in playing time due to the absences of Andrew Nembhard (calf), Quenton Jackson (calf) and Ben Sheppard (ankle).
March 14, 2026
Questionable to play Sunday
McConnell is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to right hamstring soreness.
Analysis
McConnell returned from a two-game absence due to a right hamstring injury to score 10 points and deliver six assists across 20 minutes in a loss to the Knicks on Friday. However, it seems he's still not at full strength, and a decision on his status will presumably be made closer to Sunday's tipoff at 3:30 p.m. ET. McConnell is averaging 8.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in eight appearances (one start) since the All-Star break.