Kam Jones Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Pacers vs 76ers game on Friday with our National Basketball Association injury report.Dec 7, 2025
Making progress in recovery
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 30, 2025
Won't go Monday
Jones (lower back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
ANALYSIS
Jones has yet to make his season debut due to a lower back stress reaction. He can be considered week-to-week until the Pacers provide a timetable for his return to game action.
Nov 10, 2025
Not close to returning
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Jones (back) is still a "ways out" from returning, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
The No. 38 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Jones has yet to make an appearance and remains without an official timetable to return. Once he's cleared, Jones could spend some time in the G League while ramping up.
Oct 16, 2025
Out through Nov. 9
Jones (back) will be sidelined through Nov. 9, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
ANALYSIS
Jones will be on a similar timeline as T.J. McConnell (hamstring). The No. 38 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Jones is likely to begin his NBA career in the G League once he's cleared to return.
Oct 6, 2025
Expected to miss time
Jones (back) is likely going to be sidelined for a few weeks, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
ANALYSIS
The No. 38 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Jones is likely to miss all of preseason following this news. He was considered a long shot to crack the rotation for Opening Night, and it's likely he begins his career in the G League.
Jul 17, 2025
Big double-double in narrow win
Jones logged 21 points (9-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 91-88 Summer League win over the Knicks.
ANALYSIS
Jones led the Pacers in scoring, and he also dished out a game-high 11 dimes Thursday. The rookie guard could find playing time hard to come by in 2025-26, although it's possible he'll be able to carve out a reserve role in Indiana's backcourt at some point due to the absence of Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles).
Jul 10, 2025
Quiet in SL debut
Jones was held to five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals over 20 minutes during Thursday's 116-115 Summer League win over the Cavaliers.
ANALYSIS
Jones drew the start but didn't see nearly as many opportunities as RayJ Dennis or Enrique Freeman. The Pacers are likely content to ease the No. 38 overall pick from the 2025 NBA Draft into action, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see Jones have more chances to operate both as a scorer and as a floor general as Summer League progresses.
Jun 26, 2025
Snagged by Pacers
Jones was selected by Indiana with the No. 38 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
ANALYSIS
Jones capped off his collegiate career with a strong 2024-25 season at Marquette, where he averaged 19.2 points in 33.7 minutes over 34 games. He was a career 38.0 percent three-point shooter in college and excelled at creating space for himself. However, Jones is more than just a scorer, which was evident by his 5.9 assists per game during his senior year.
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