Pacers Notes: McConnell, Oubre, Haliburton, Sheppard, 15th Spot

After initially being listed as questionable, veteran guard T.J. McConnell was upgraded to available ahead of Saturday’s contest vs. Denver in Mexico City, the Pacers announced (via Twitter).

McConnell missed all of the preseason and the first nine games of the regular season with a right hamstring strain. The 34-year-old has been a key reserve for Indiana for several years — he’s in his eighth season with the Pacers.

Forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (left calf contusion) was also upgraded from questionable to available on Saturday.

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Addressing the media on Friday, head coach Rick Carlisle said star guard Tyrese Haliburton was unable to make the trip to Mexico as he continues…