Pacers guard TJ McConnell had surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right hand and is expected to miss several months, sources tell ESPN. McConnell could be lost for the rest of the season.

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

ANALYSIS: This is a brutal blow on a big news day for the Pacers. With reports already circulating about the team potentially undergoing a rebuild, McConnell becomes another player on the roster facing an extended injury absence. He is averaging 8.4 points and 4.8 assists per game this season.