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Pacers guard TJ McConnell made headlines once again with an electrifying third-quarter performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder. Notably, this wasn’t the first time he stepped up in a big moment. McConnell had already energized Indiana with a game-changing performance off the bench in their crucial Game 3 victory. However, […]

A few months ago, an anonymous poll came out revealing that Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was deemed to be the most overrated player in the NBA. Now, the sample size of that poll renders that exercise as nothing more than bait, but it revealed just how poorly Haliburton was perceived around the league. Haliburton […]

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam shared a heartwarming moment with TJ McConnell’s grandpa after the team’s Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Another day, another victory for the Eastern Conference champions in crunch time. The Pacers inched closer to their first-ever NBA title with another vintage performance from this group. Tyrese Haliburton was […]

The Indiana Pacers took Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder and now lead the series 2-1. It was a back-and-forth contest between both teams throughout the game, but what tipped the scale for the Pacers was their bench. Bennedict Mathurin led the way with 27 points and shot 9-for-12 from the field, but it […]

The Indiana Pacers are beyond ecstatic following their Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107. In the process, Pacers guard TJ McConnell made NBA Finals history by becoming the first player to capture 10 points, five assists, and five steals in 15 minutes.  His performance garnered praise from teammate Tyrese Halliburton, who brought […]

The Indiana Pacers continue to shock the basketball world, and now they are just two wins away from a championship. The Pacers took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals over the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 116-107 win in Game 3 on Wednesday night, and they have a pair of former Arizona basketball stars […]

Heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder had a number of players high up on their scouting report. Tyrese Haliburton? Yup, any evaluation of the Thunder has to begin with the former Sacramento Kings draftee. Pascal Siakam? Sure thing, he won Eastern Conference Finals MVP for a reason and remains […]

The Indiana Pacers seized a 2–1 lead in the NBA Finals with a gritty 116–107 Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Fueled by a roaring home crowd, the Pacers bounced back from their Game 2 loss with sharper execution and greater discipline. Their improved play was evident on both ends […]

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell is proving he belongs on basketball’s biggest stage. In the high-pressure setting of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and the Thunder, McConnell has displayed composure and hustle. He’s delivering crucial minutes off the bench. At halftime, Indiana led Oklahoma City 64–60, fueled in part by McConnell’s […]

The Indiana Pacers picked up a stunning 111-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, and it was Tyrese Haliburton who once again hit a clutch shot with the game on the line to lead his team to victory. After the final buzzer sounded, one of his teammates, […]

First, there was Reggie and Cheryl Miller. Now, there is TJ and Megan McConnell as the next basketball brother-sister/duo. On Wednesday, Megan signed a WNBA contract with the Phoenix Mercury to attend training camp.  Before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, TJ of the Indiana Pacers arrived at the arena wearing his sisters’ jersey. All […]

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to try and snap a three-game losing streak. And for most of the game, the Lakers have been in control even with LeBron James struggling from the field and even with unlikely players such as TJ McConnell hitting a three-pointer. The […]

The Indiana Pacers suffered an injury to one of their most important players in TJ McConnell during their game against the Atlanta Hawks. McConnell came off the bench midway through the first quarter. However, 30 seconds in, he suffered a lower body injury that kept him down on the floor. He slapped the court a […]

TJ McConnell’s net worth in 2025 is $20 million. McConnell is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Pacers. McConnell is an NBA record holder for most steals in a single half. Here’s a closer look at TJ McConnell’s net worth in 2025. What is TJ McConnell’s net worth in 2025?: $20 […]

The career trajectory of an undrafted NBA player isn’t promising in the league. However, there have been a handful of undrafted NBA players that went on to make a significant impact in the league. In fact, there’s no better way to make an impact than in the playoffs with the NBA championship up for grabs. […]

TJ McConnell and the Indiana Pacers have agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This deal now keeps McConnell under contract with the Pacers through the 2028-29 NBA season. T.J. McConnell is signing a 4-year, $45 million extension with the Pacers, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/fJznVZG5O5 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 30, […]

When the 2023-24 NBA season began, the Indiana Pacers were perceived as a younger team that wasn’t necessarily going through a rebuild but a retooling process. In fact, this was the message that team president Kevin Pritchard shared with everyone in 2022 when he stated, “This is not a rebuild. We have too many good […]

While the Indiana Pacers’ season has come to a close Monday night at the hands of the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, there was some bright sides to the sweep. One of those aspects was the emergence of the Pacers young star in Andrew Nembhard who had an exceptional series filling in mostly […]

The Golden State Warriors were once a perennial powerhouse in the NBA. Now, find themselves at a crossroads after a disappointing 2023-24 season. Despite boasting a roster filled with talent and experience, the team failed to meet expectations. They crashed out of the postseason earlier than anticipated. As the dust settles, it’s clear that significant […]

The Phoenix Suns entered the 2023-24 NBA season with high expectations following their deep playoff run last year. However, after an underwhelming postseason performance this time around, the team clearly needs to make some significant changes. Sure, the Suns boast a solid core. However, the disappointing outcome demands a reassessment and strategic moves to ensure […]

The Indiana Pacers fell in a sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics, but it was not without some controversial calls and close games. In Game 4, in particular, there was a foul by Jaylen Brown on Pacers guard TJ McConnell that many at home and certainly in the arena in Indianapolis felt was […]

The Indiana Pacers lost in a heart breaking way Saturday night, 114-111, as they are now down 0-3 in the series to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, do not tell them they are down and out as Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is adamant about his team’s chances heading into Game […]

The Indiana Pacers have eagerly disrupted the 2024 NBA Playoffs, taking advantage of an injury-plagued Eastern Conference while overcoming their youth and rabid opposing crowds. Though, as has been the case many times in postseason history, order is on the verge of being restored. A supremely-talented and skilled Boston Celtics team is not sympathetic to […]

Only eight seconds separated the Indiana Pacers from a Game 1 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Holding a three-point lead with the ball, it appeared as if the Pacers were going to pull off a monumental upset to begin this series. A turnover on the inbounds pass, […]

Following an 0-2 hole after losing both Games 1 and 2 against the Knicks in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series, the Pacers responded they way they needed to in Game 3 to pull off a tough, gritty win. It was Andrew Nembhard who delivered the fatal blow to the Knicks. After having a poor shooting […]

The Indiana Pacers fell 130-121 to the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their second round NBA Playoffs matchup on Wednesday night. The Pacers actually held a 10-point lead at halftime and looked to have all of the momentum before the Knicks stormed back in the third quarter. After the game, Pacers coach Rick […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fell 120-98 to the Indiana Pacers and were eliminated in Game 6 of their first-round NBA Playoffs matchup. Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard both dealt with injury, though Lillard was able to play the majority of the series. Unfortunately, the Bucks’ All-Star guard fared poorly in his individual matchups with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the smartest players the league has ever seen. He calls out opponents’ plays before they materialize, he’s almost always at the right position on defense, and he dissects defenses in real-time, solving every coverage that is thrown his way. Thus, it’s no surprise that James has […]

The Indiana Pacers are on an upward trajectory. Led by Tyrese Haliburton, who has cemented himself as one of the best players in the NBA with his coming out party in the NBA In-Season Tournament, the Pacers look the part of a team that could legitimately make noise in the Eastern Conference. Thus, many believe […]

The Indiana Pacers and their top-tier offensive attack defeated the Milwaukee Bucks by a final score of 128-119 in the NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals on Thursday. However, Pacers guard TJ McConnell was called for a controversial travel during the game. NBA Referees on X (formerly Twitter) admitted that the call was wrong after the game. […]

The Brooklyn Nets look to be a squad right above .500 when the 82-game season culminates. They might be able to pull off some upsets with their core of Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson leading the way. But, shocking wins should not be the foundation of a squad that is trying to contend for a […]

The Phoenix Suns have had a rocky start to the 2023-2024 NBA season. Their 5-6 record has left fans and analysts alike wondering what the team needs to do to turn things around. Sure, there are certainly areas where the Suns could improve through better execution and coaching. However, there are also opportunities for the […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has a gruff exterior that could intimidate anybody. Carlisle is all business on game days and rarely smiles on the sidelines. However, he showed another side to his personality in a pre-game talk with point guard TJ McConnell prior to their game against the Washington Wizards. Rick Carlisle almost […]

The Indiana Pacers are not exactly a prime free agency destination for the top free agents in the NBA. But this offseason, the Pacers did land a sought-after free agent in Bruce Brown, who became a key piece for the 2023 NBA Champion Denver Nuggets this past season. Brown isn’t a star by any means […]

The Indiana Pacers knocked their offseason out of the park. It all started on draft day. Before the 2023 NBA Draft even started, the Pacers, who entered the draft with four of the top 32 picks, traded the Nos. 29 and 32 overall picks to the Denver Nuggets in return for a 2024 first-round pick. […]

The Phoenix Suns have been extremely active during the NBA offseason. They added superstar Bradley Beal, but their backcourt is now lacking depth after losing players like Chris Paul and Cameron Payne. The Payne trade was surprising to an extent, and Phoenix is looking for a replacement. The Suns are reportedly interested in Indiana Pacers […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the 2023 playoffs by the eighth-seeded Miami Heat. They immediately fired champion tactician Mike Budenholzer and hired first-time head coach Adrian Griffin as the new man in the helm. The Bucks retained most of their guys as they re-signed Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, and Jae […]

The Phoenix Suns were one of the busiest teams this offseason, dealing away Chris Paul and the rest of their tradeable draft-pick capital for Bradley Beal and signing a plethora of potential contributors in free agency. One of the Suns’ main problems last season was their lack of depth around their core four led by […]

The San Francisco 49ers ownership group, along with NBA players Larry Nance Jr. and T.J. McConnell, has reached an agreement to take control of English soccer club Leeds, according to The Associated Press. The 49ers purchased a 15 percent stake from Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani in 2018 and increased it to 44 percent in late […]