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February 24, 2026
Available to play
Jones (back) is available to play in Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis
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.
February 24, 2026
Upgraded to probable
Jones (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis
Jones was previously considered questionable. With the Pacers very shorthanded, Jones is likely to see a considerable workload Tuesday.
February 23, 2026
Iffy for Tuesday
Jones is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to lower-back soreness.
Analysis
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.
February 22, 2026
Available to play
Jones (back) will play Sunday against the Mavs, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
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.
February 21, 2026
Dealing with lower-back issue
Jones is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to lower-back soreness.
Analysis
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.
February 20, 2026
Starting Friday
Jones will start Friday versus the Wizards, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Analysis
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.
February 20, 2026
Cleared to play Friday
Jones (back) is available for Friday's game against Washington, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
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.
February 20, 2026
Iffy Friday
Jones (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis
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.
February 20, 2026
Departs early with sore back
Jones has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Wizards due to lower-back soreness.
Analysis
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.
February 19, 2026
Not starting Thursday
Jones won't start Thursday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
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.