Indiana Pacers’ T.J. McConnell will be sidelined for at least a month due to a hamstring injury, as confirmed by head coach Rick Carlisle. McConnell’s absence opens up opportunities for Quenton Jackson, Johnny Furphy, and Ben Sheppard to see increased playing time, supporting primary guards Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin. As McConnell recovers, these players will be watched closely for their impact in bolstering Indiana’s backcourt dynamics during the early season.