Jones has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Pacers due to a head injury.
Jones got hit in the face during the first half and briefly went back to the locker room before returning to the bench. However, the issue will prevent him from finishing the contest. He'll end with five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 12 minutes. Jordan Poole started the second half in Jones' place, and Micah Peavy or Karlo Matkovic could see more playing time as well. Jones' next chance to play will come Monday against Dallas.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Records eight steals
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Jones totaled 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and eight steals in 38 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 133-128 overtime win over Houston.
Jones showed exactly why he's going to be in such high demand at the trade deadline, and that's if the Pelicans decide to move him -- there's been no indication of that from New Orleans yet. Jones recorded a career-high eight steals in the comeback win and continues to provide a huge lift on both ends of the court since returning from injury.
Jones was ejected from Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers after being assessed two technical fouls, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports. He'll finish the night with four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one block in 14 minutes.
Jones picked up two technical fouls after arguing a foul call that went against him at the end of the first half. His ejection will open the door for Bryce McGowens to see an uptick in minutes the rest of the way Thursday.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Solid night in return from injury
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Jones (calf) logged 17 points (6-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block across 26 minutes during Monday's 135-132 loss to the Spurs.
Jones appeared in his first game since Nov. 21 after missing the previous eight contests due to a right calf strain. He was unable to connect from downtown but shot the ball well from inside the arc, and he also went perfect from the charity stripe. Jones' defensive effort didn't go unnoticed, racking up a team-high steal total in the tightly-contested loss.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Will play vs. San Antonio
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Jones (calf) is available for Monday's game against the Spurs.
Jones will shed his questionable tag and snap an eight-game absence due to a right calf injury. With the 27-year-old forward back in action, Bryce McGowens will likely slide back to the bench, while Micah Peavy may see a dip in playing time. Through 16 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, Jones has averaged 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.3 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Questionable to face San Antonio
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Jones (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Spurs.
Jones has been upgraded to questionable and could snap an eight-game absence due to a right calf strain. If the 27-year-old forward returns, Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens will likely see a dip in minutes. Jones has averaged 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 steals in 30.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances, though he could face restrictions if he's cleared to return.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Won't play Saturday
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Jones has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Jones will miss an eighth consecutive game due to a strained right calf, and it's unclear how close he is to returning. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Spurs. Saddiq Bey and Bryce McGowens should continue to see more playing time.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Out again Thursday
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Jones (calf) won't play Thursday against the Timberwolves.
Jones will miss his seventh straight game on Thursday, and given that the Pelicans have not released any updates on Jones' progress in his recovery, he should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game in Brooklyn. Saddiq Bey and Bryce McGowens will continue to see major minutes for the banged-up Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Still out Tuesday
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Jones (calf) won't play Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
Jones is set to miss his sixth straight game Tuesday, and it's not a great sign that he's getting ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. He should be considered doubtful for Thursday's rematch with the Timberwolves.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Out for at least one week
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Jones (calf) will be out for at least one week, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Jones has been diagnosed with a mild right calf strain, which held him out of Saturday's loss to the Hawks, and he'll now miss at least the Pelicans' next four contests. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on both Saddiq Bey and Micah Peavy in the interim, as both players could experience a rise in fantasy value.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Remaining out vs. Chicago
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Jones (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Jones will miss his second consecutive game due to a right calf strain, and his next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Grizzlies. With the 27-year-old forward sidelined, Micah Peavy, Saddiq Bey and Jordan Hawkins are candidates for increased minutes.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Ruled out Saturday
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Jones (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Jones will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back set due to a back issue, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Monday's matchup with the Bulls. Saddiq Bey will likely start with Jones out, while Micah Peavy and Jordan Hawkins could also see increased minutes.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Questionable to play Saturday
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Jones is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks due to lower-back spasms.
Jones may have tweaked his back during the Pelicans' 118-115 loss to the Mavericks on Friday, when he posted seven points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block over 32 minutes. If he's unable to play, then Saddiq Bey, Micah Peavy and Jordan Hawkins would be candidates to enter the Pelicans' starting lineup.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Rough shooting night
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Jones racked up five points (1-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 126-109 loss to the Thunder.
Jones struggled to find his rhythm offensively, continuing what has been a frustrating start to the season. While his steal numbers have been adequate, the other aspects of his game have left a lot to be desired. He has scored fewer than eight points in three of the past five games, despite playing at least 26 minutes in all five appearances. He remains a viable fantasy asset, albeit one who should be viewed as a specialist rather than an all-around contributor.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Drops 11 in loss
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Jones had 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 125-117 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Jones extends his streak of logging at least one steal to seven, averaging 11.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.1 blocks and 2.1 threes in that span. While Jones has not been producing flashy numbers, he has been quite efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8 percent.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Scores 11 points in win
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Jones closed Tuesday's 116-112 win over the Hornets with 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes.
With Zion Williamson (hamstring) expected to miss at least one week, Jones could potentially see a short-term boost in offensive usage. But even on the nights in which he's not too involved offensively, most of Jones' fantasy appeal comes from his defensive upside and ability to knock down three-pointers.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Scores 11 in loss
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Jones scored 11 points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and added two rebounds over 23 minutes in Monday's 122-90 loss to Boston.
Jones' production may have been a victim of game script, as he and all the starters were likely pulled due to the blowout nature of the second half. However, he was able to bounce back in the three-pointers category, drilling two in four attempts after missing all five of his attempts Friday against the Spurs.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Jones amassed 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block over 36 minutes in Wednesday's 128-122 loss to the Grizzlies.
Jones had an all-around performance on the stat sheet Wednesday, and it's also worth noting he led all Pelicans in minutes played. If Jones can maintain these kinds of performances on both offense and defense, he will be a viable and desirable asset for fantasy managers moving forward.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Goes through practice
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Jones (ankle) went through a full practice Thursday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Jones missed the first two preseason games with a left ankle sprain, but Guillory notes that the defensive-minded forward is fine now. Presumably, Jones should be ready to go for Tuesday's preseason action against the Rockets.
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