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26. Februar 2026
Headed to bench
Jones will come off the bench for Thursday's game versus the Hornets, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Analyse
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.
24. Februar 2026
Available to play
Jones (back) is available to play in Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analyse
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.
24. Februar 2026
Upgraded to probable
Jones (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analyse
Jones was previously considered questionable. With the Pacers very shorthanded, Jones is likely to see a considerable workload Tuesday.
23. Februar 2026
Iffy for Tuesday
Jones is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to lower-back soreness.
Analyse
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.
22. Februar 2026
Available to play
Jones (back) will play Sunday against the Mavs, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analyse
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.
21. Februar 2026
Dealing with lower-back issue
Jones is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to lower-back soreness.
Analyse
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.
20. Februar 2026
Starting Friday
Jones will start Friday versus the Wizards, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Analyse
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.
20. Februar 2026
Cleared to play Friday
Jones (back) is available for Friday's game against Washington, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analyse
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.
20. Februar 2026
Iffy Friday
Jones (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Analyse
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.