Pacers G T.J. McConnell agrees to 4-year, $45M deal

Field Level Media|published: Fri 30th August, 13:37 2024

Jan 11, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) reacts after basket during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension through 2028-29, his representation Priority Sports told ESPN on Friday.

McConnell had been under contract for $9.3 million for the 2024-25 season. He is now linked to the Pacers for the next five seasons at $54 million.

McConnell, 32, recorded a career-best average with 10.2 points game last season. He also chipped in 5.5 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 71 games (four starts) in 2023-24.

He has averaged 7.5 points, 5.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 627 career games (96 starts) with the Philadelphia 76ers (2015-19) and Pacers.

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