Jones (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Pacers' 101-92 loss to the Knicks.
The Pacers were without Pascal Siakam (knee) and Quenton Jackson (calf) on Friday, but the returns of T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Obi Toppin (foot) were enough to result in Jones falling back out of the rotation. The rookie guard out of Marquette had previously appeared in each of the Pacers' last three games, averaging 5.7 points, 5.3 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers in 19.3 minutes.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Fills in with 14 points
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 vs. Utah
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Jones will start against the Jazz on Tuesday, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
The Pacers will be extremely shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set, allowing Jones to step into the starting five for the first time in his young career. The rookie second-rounder has logged double-digit minutes just three times so far this season, during which he has averaged 2.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 19.0 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Recalled to NBA
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Indiana recalled Jones from the G League's Noblesville Boom on Sunday.
Jones spent the day with Noblesville and played 30 minutes in its 125-109 G League win over the Birmingham Squadron, recording seven points (2-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists. Jones will likely continue to split time between the two clubs but is not expected see significant minutes on an NBA court for the foreseeable future.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Returns from G League assignment
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Indiana recalled Jones from the G League's Noblesville Boom on Saturday.
Jones was initially assigned to the Boom on Friday and logged 30 minutes in the G League team's win over the Birmingham Squadron before heading back to the parent club. Having played a limited role at the NBA level since recovering from a back issue in December, the guard is expected to remain a bench option for the Pacers and could feature more often in G League play if he's assigned again in the future.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Recalled to NBA
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Indiana recalled Jones from the G League's Noblesville Boom on Thursday.
Jones will rejoin the parent club ahead of Saturday's clash with Atlanta after spending a day with the G League squad. However, given the limited role he has played at the NBA level since recovering from a major back injury in December, he's likely to remain a reserve option in the short term.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Recalled to NBA
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Indiana recalled Jones from the G League's Noblesville Boom on Monday.
Jones has split time between both clubs after rehabbing from a major back injury but seems to be on track to become a contributor in Indiana's rotation, especially with the amount of injuries the team is dealing with. Jones has made 11 NBA appearances and is averaging 1.9 points, 0.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.3 steals across 7.5 minutes.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Good to go Friday
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Jones (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Jones will shed his questionable tag due to a right ankle sprain and suit up for the front end of this back-to-back set. The rookie second-rounder has appeared in five outings with the parent club this month, during which he has averaged just 4.6 minutes per tilt.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Dispatched to G League
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Indiana assigned Jones to the G League's Noblesville Boom on Thursday, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Jones is likely to see extended minutes for the Boom in Thursday's game against the Grand Rapids Gold. He remains a member of the Pacers' 15-man roster but has struggled to see consistent playing time at the NBA level of late, averaging just 4.6 minutes while appearing in five of Indiana's first seven games of January.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Recalled to NBA
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Indiana has recalled Jones from the Noblesville Boom of the G League on Monday.
Jones was assigned to the G League on Sunday but rejoined the Pacers' roster after just one day. With Andrew Nembhard (back) questionable to play Monday, Jones may be forced to enter the rotation as the team's backup point guard behind T.J. McConnell.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Drops four points in garbage time
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Jones closed with four points (2-2 FG) and two assists over seven minutes during Friday's 140-122 loss to the Celtics.
Jones was in the rotation for the third straight game, albeit barely, having now played a total of just nine minutes during that span. The fact that the Pacers continue to lose by significant margins has allowed Jones to see the court down the stretch. With that said, there is no indication he will play a meaningful role, making him a non-factor in all fantasy formats.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Recalled to NBA
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Indiana recalled Jones from the G League's Noblesville Boom on Sunday.
Jones has yet to appear in a game for the Pacers but has split time with the team's G League affiliate. He will likely continue to do so for the remainder of the season and could see a role if T.J. McConnell (knee) is forced to miss time.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Will suit up Friday
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Jones (back) is available for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Jones will be available to make his season debut after missing time due to a stress reaction in his back. However, the rookie second-rounder out of Marquette isn't guaranteed to see significant playing time.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Making progress in recovery
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Head coach Rick Carlisle said Jones (back) participated in non-contact work Sunday and is expected to return "sooner than later," Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Jones has yet to make his regular-season debut due to a stress reaction in his back. However, the rookie second-rounder appears to be trending in the right direction as he ramps up toward a return to game action. He should still be considered week-to-week until the Pacers provide another update on his progress.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Not close to returning
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Jones (lower back) is still a "ways out" from returning, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
The No. 38 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Jones has yet to make his professional debut and is without an official timetable to return as he continues to recover from a lower back stress reaction. Once he's cleared to resume on-court work, Jones -- who signed a standard NBA contract rather than a two-way deal -- could spend some time with the G League's Noblesville Boom as he ramps up.
