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: 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 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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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Out once again
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Jones (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Melbourne Phoenix, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Jones will miss a second straight preseason matchup as he nurses a left ankle sprain. It's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up at any point in the preseason, although he should have time to recover since the Pelicans' next game is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 14, against the Rockets.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Dealing with ankle sprain
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Jones missed Friday's preseason game against Melbourne United with a left ankle sprain.
This is a new injury for Jones, but it's not clear how serious it is. Jones underwent surgery Feb. 12 to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, but he was deemed 100 percent heading into camp. For now, he should be considered questionable for the remaining preseason games.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Full go ahead of camp
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Pelicans executive vice president Joe Dumars said Monday that Jones (shoulder) has been scrimmaging non-stop for the past couple weeks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Jones underwent surgery Feb. 12 to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, but he's been at "full speed" for a while now, Dumars said. This means he shouldn't face any limitations ahead of training camp. Jones averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.9 steals through 20 regular-season games in 2024-25, and he's currently penciled in as a starter alongside Jordan Poole and Trey Murphy.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: On mend from surgery
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The Pelicans announced that Jones underwent successful surgery Feb. 12 to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
Jones had the surgery performed in Los Angeles one day after the Pelicans announced that he would miss the rest of the 2024-25 season. Before going down with the injury Jan. 8, Jones appeared in 20 games and averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.1 three-pointers in 32.4 minutes per contest. He's expected to make a full recovery from surgery in advance of training camp in the fall.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Won't play against Philadelphia
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Jones (shoulder) is listed as out for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Jones will miss Friday's contest after suffering a right shoulder sprain against Portland on Wednesday. Brandon Boston and Javonte Green are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Jones' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boston.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Won't return Wednesday
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Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers. He finishes with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), an assist and two steals across 18 minutes.
Jones suffered an unspecified right shoulder injury -- the same shoulder that he strained earlier this season -- Wednesday and won't return. Considering the Pelicans are trailing by 22 points with one quarter to play, it's possible they're playing it safe with Jones. However, his injury history warrants additional attention ahead of the Pelicans' matchup with Philadelphia on Friday.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Totals four defensive counters
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Jones logged 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 110-98 victory over the Wizards.
Herbert made his usual impact as a three-and-D presence from New Orleans' first unit, hitting one three and collecting four defensive stoppers Sunday. Through his last 10 contests, the 26-year-old forward is now averaging 11.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.2 threes. Jones should continue absorbing additional playmaking responsibilities until Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) finally get back on the court for the Pelicans, but the extra usage might be hurting his efficiency, as Jones is shooting just 31.6 percent from downtown during this period.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Solid all-around performance
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Jones had 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 116-113 loss to the Clippers.
Jones has had rough outings over the last few games, especially in terms of scoring. However, he played well against the Clippers, missing only four shots on his way to 18 points, which could be a sign he's turning things around.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Busy at both ends of court Sunday
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Jones closed Sunday's 119-104 loss to the Pacers with 19 points (6-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and four steals over 38 minutes.
The 17 shot attempts were a season high for Jones, while the four steals tied his season best. The fourth-year forward has looked good since returning from a shoulder injury that cost him more than a month of action, averaging 14.8 points, 5.2 boards, 3.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.6 threes over the last five games.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Officially questionable
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Jones (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Jones has been sidelined since Oct. 29 due to a right shoulder strain and has played just four times this season, but the fact that he went through a full practice Wednesday bodes well for his chances of playing against Phoenix. The Pelicans are dealing with lots of injuries at the moment, so having Jones would provide a significant boost on both ends of the court, but mainly on defense, where he's one of the best specialists in the league.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Trending towards return Thursday
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Jones (shoulder) practiced fully Wednesday, and coach Willie Green expressed optimism that Jones will play Thursday versus Phoenix, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Jones has been sidelined since Oct. 29 due to a right shoulder strain, limiting him to just four appearances thus far. The Pelicans have limped to a 2-16 record without Jones amid a myriad of other injuries across the roster, although Brandon Ingram (calf) could return to action Thursday as well.
