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Indiana Pacers rookie Kam Jones was arrested Monday after a police chase in Indianapolis.
Jones, who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs 38th overall before being traded to the Pacers, was convicted of reckless driving and resisting police charges, according to Marion County arrest records.
Jones was pulled over by police around 9:50 a.m. local time, and records show he was released at 15.22. His next court date is scheduled for Oct. 23 at
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Kam Jones of the Indiana Pacers poses for pictures during Media Day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 29, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
However, Jones was reportedly uncooperative when an Indiana State Police offer tried to pull him over for allegedly erratic driving, according to WTHR. Jones reportedly did not pull over, leading to a brief chase.
The young guard was reportedly going 90 mph on I-65, which has a 55 mph speed limit. When Jones finally pulled over, he reportedly told the officer he didn’t know he was speeding, while also mentioning he was late for Pacers practice.
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“We are aware of the situation involving Kam Jones,” the Pacers told WTHR in a statement. “We are in the process of gathering additional information and will have no further comment on the matter at this time.”
Indiana Pacers guard Kam Jones poses for a photo during media day on Sept. 29, 2025. (Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)
Jones has yet to play a game for the Pacers, and the 2025-26 season is not expected to open with an NBA Finals rematch against the Oklahoma City Thunder later this week.
Jones, who starred at Marquette before being drafted, has been out with a back injury. Once he returns to full health, he is expected to join the team’s G-League affiliate, the Noblesville Boom.
Indiana Pacers rookie guard Kam Jones was arrested Oct. 20 after a brief police chase in Indianapolis. (Getty Images/Marion County Sheriff’s Office)
Jones was known for his scoring ability while playing for Marquette, finishing second in the Big East this past season with 19.2 points per game. game as well as second in the conference with 5.9 assists per game. match. He would be named a consensus second-team All-American and first-team All-Big East player before entering the NBA Draft.
