What It Means:

He is in danger of missing his second straight game, meaning Kendall Marshall could see time as the backup point guard if McConnell sits. There isn't much value here with Ish Smith healthy, so Marshall and McConnell both belong on the wire in most leagues.

McConnell is inside the top 100 on the year with a -2.5 nERD through 56 games. He's averaging 6.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game on 47.6 percent shooting from the field.