T.J. McConnell visited Dr. Michelle Carlson of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York this morning, who performed successful surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist. McConnell will remain in a cast for the next 10-12 weeks, after which the medical team will assess his status and estimate a timeline for his return to basketball activity.
More on TJ McConnell Injury
Pacers guard T.J. McConnell underwent surgery Tuesday on his right hand to repair multiple torn ligaments, league sources told Fieldhouse Files. He is out indefinitely.
He visited with a specialist on Monday — that’s why he wasn't on the bench for their win over the Wizards — and elected to proceed with having surgery on Tuesday. The surgery was performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, a league source said. This is the first significant injury during his seven-year pro career.
Tony East: TJ McConnell’s wrist is in a cast, Rick Carlisle says. It will be a weeks long absence. Says replacing him will be “by committee” and mentioned LeVert and Wanamaker’s names specifically.
Scott Agness: Pacers guard T.J. McConnell will be “out for a while,” Rick Carlisle said. The extent of the injury is still being evaluated. Expect a full update in a day or two. It’s his right (shooting) wrist.
Scott Agness: Malcolm Brogdon and T.J. McConnell ruled out tonight vs Bucks. Two-way guard Naz Mitrou-Long may receive an opportunity. Myles Turner returns to the starting lineup.
J. Michael Falgoust: In addition to Brogdon (back spasms) being doubtful tonight, add McConnell (groin) to the list. He’s questionable... McMillan might have suit up #PacersBucks
Jerry Zgoda: Sixers call Embiid and McConnell both available tonight vs. Wolves, Covington (lower back contusion) out
Keith Pompey: No announcement made on the availability of #Sixers’ @TJ McConnell, @Robert Covington and @Joel Embiid yet. Coach Brett Brown “I’m told it’s going to be a game-time decision.”
Keith Pompey: #Sixers backup PG @TJ McConnell will remain sidelined tonight.
Rick Noland: T.J. McConnell (shoulder) also out for Sixers
Jessica Camerato: Dario Saric is out tonight. T.J. McConnell will play. #Sixers starters vs. #Lakers: Simmons, Bayless, Redick, Covington, Embiid.
The 76ers think T.J. McConnell will play in Thursday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Wells Fargo Center.
Scott Bordow: TJ McConnell out for Sixers. Ben Simmons will play but has the flu
Jessica Camerato: McConnell is out tonight vs. Pistons.
Keith Pompey: #Sixers backup point guard TJ McConnell will not play Thursday night vs. #Celtics. He's scheduled to have an MRI on his left shoulder in the morning.
Jessica Camerato: T.J. McConnell suffered a left shoulder contusion and will not return.
T.J. McConnell twisted his left ankle with 2 minutes, 45 seconds left in the third quarter. He had to be helped off the court and into the locker room. X-rays were negative and McConnell returned to play with 7:18 left.
Philadelphia 76ers: T.J. McConnell will not play today against Bucks due to a right wrist sprain.
