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Jones posted 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 114-109 loss to the Kings.
Jones stepped in for the injured Andrew Nembhard (back) and produced a decent total in the loss. The Pacers selected Jones in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft with hopes that the Marquette product could help bolster the backcourt with Tyrese Haliburton unavailable for the year. Instead, the rookie played frequently with the G League's Noblesville Boom and has made minimal impact with the parent club.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Starting Tuesday
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Jones will start Tuesday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Jones will step into the starting lineup Tuesday with Andrew Nembhard (back) out of commission. Jones had recently fallen out of the team's rotation, but he should receive plenty of looks with the Pacers navigating a thin backcourt.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Drops out of rotation
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Jones (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers.
After averaging 26.5 minutes per game while appearing in 11 straight games and making six starts from Feb. 3 through this past Sunday, Jones has now been removed from head coach Rick Carlisle's rotation entirely for the past two contests. The rookie's drop in playing time has coincided with the return of Aaron Nesmith (ankle), who has settled back into a starting role on the wing while playing 20-plus minutes in both of the Pacers' past two contests. While the lottery-bound Pacers remain likely to occasionally rest veterans like Nesmith over the final month of the season to open up playing time for younger players on the roster, Jones looks as though he'll be out of the mix for minutes when Indiana has all of its key guards and wings available.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Won't start Wednesday
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Jones won't start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
With Andrew Nembhard (back/neck) returning to the lineup, Jones will slide to the second unit. Over his last five outings off the bench, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 4.0 points and 1.2 assists in 18.4 minutes per tilt.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Tallies first career double-double
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Jones amassed 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 loss to the Grizzlies.
Although the 10 assists were one short of his season best, Jones recorded his first career double-double Sunday. It's possible that starter Andrew Nembhard (back) will remain at risk of sporadically sitting out for injury management down the stretch, which could keep Jones in the mix for future starts. Over his six outings as a starter, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 10.0 points, 6.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 33.0 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Starting sans Nembhard
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Jones will start Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
The rookie second-rounder will get the starting nod due to Andrew Nembhard (back/neck) being sidelined. As a starter this season (five games), Jones has averaged 10.0 points, 6.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 33.2 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Headed to bench
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Jones will come off the bench for Thursday's game versus the Hornets, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Obi Toppin (foot) is back and starting, which will result in Jones shifting back to a reserve role for the Pacers. As a member of the second unit this season, Jones has scored 2.1 points per game on 43.6 percent shooting.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Available to play
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Jones (back) is available to play in Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Jones will shake off his probable tag for this contest. Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell are both active, but Jones could still see a sizable workload.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Upgraded to probable
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Jones (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Jones was previously considered questionable. With the Pacers very shorthanded, Jones is likely to see a considerable workload Tuesday.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Iffy for Tuesday
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Jones is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to lower-back soreness.
Jones managed to play through the same issue Sunday, but he'll presumably need to test out the back injury during pre-game warmups before the team clears him for Tuesday's action. Expect another update closer to tipoff.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Available to play
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Jones (back) will play Sunday against the Mavs, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Jones will power through the back issue, although with Andrew Nembhard (back) set to return, the former's minutes could see a reduction Sunday. Jones is averaging 3.2 points and 2.0 assists per game on the season.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Dealing with lower-back issue
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Jones is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to lower-back soreness.
The rookie second-rounder may have tweaked his back during the Pacers' 131-118 loss to the Wizards on Friday, when he logged four points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 11 assists, five rebounds and two steals over 39 minutes. Jones has started in two of the Pacers' last three games, and if Andrew Nembhard (back) is unable to play, then T.J. McConnell (hamstring) and Quenton Jackson would be in line for bigger roles.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Iffy Friday
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Jones (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Jones remains day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game early with lower-back soreness. Andrew Nembhard (back) is doubtful, while T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is questionable as well.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Starting Friday
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Jones will start Friday versus the Wizards, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
This will be Jones' third start of the season and he'll be joined in the first unit by T.J. McConnell, Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker and Jay Huff. As a starter this season, Jones has posted averages of 11.5 points, 7.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 triples per contest.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Cleared to play Friday
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Jones (back) is available for Friday's game against Washington, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
The rookie second-rounder exited Thursday's loss to the Wizards early due to lower-back soreness, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Andrew Nembhard (back) listed as doubtful, Jones is likely to see an uptick in minutes. Over his last six outings (two starts), the Marquette product has averaged 6.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Departs early with sore back
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Jones has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Wizards due to lower-back soreness.
It's not clear when Jones tweaked his back, but the injury is severe enough for the rookie second-round pick to remain sidelined for the rest of the contest. He'll end the night with four points (2-2 FG), two assists and one steal over 14 minutes. With Thursday's contest representing the front end of a back-to-back set, Jones could be in line to sit out the rematch with the Wizards on Friday.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Not starting Thursday
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Jones won't start Thursday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Andrew Nembhard (back) will return to action Thursday, pushing Jones back to the bench. As a reserve this month (three appearances), the rookie second-rounder has averaged 3.7 points in 19.7 minutes per tilt.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Starting Wednesday
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Jones will start Wednesday's game against the Nets, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
The Pacers will be extremely shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set, allowing Jones to draw his second start of the season. The rookie second-rounder has logged double-digit minutes in four straight appearances (one start), averaging 5.8 points, 2.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 23.8 minutes per tilt during that stretch.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Not starting vs. Milwaukee
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Jones won't start against the Bucks on Friday.
Jones got a spot start in Tuesday's loss to the Jazz but will move back to the second unit Friday. The rookie second-rounder isn't guaranteed to see meaningful minutes against Milwaukee, as he'll be buried behind Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard, T.J. McConnell and Johnny Furphy in the backcourt.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Well-rounded outing in spot start
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Jones closed Tuesday's 131-122 loss to the Jazz with 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists and six rebounds across 36 minutes.
With the Pacers shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set, Jones got the starting nod for the first time in his career and turned in a productive outing. The rookie second-rounder led the Pacers in assists, recording career highs in points, rebounds, assists and minutes played. While the Marquette product isn't guaranteed to see the court when Indiana is near full strength, performances like these bode well for his chances of receiving increased opportunities going forward, especially when key contributors are sidelined.
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