Jones supplied 24 points (8-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 37 minutes during Saturday's 119-109 loss to the Thunder.
Jones embraced a bigger role on offense following the exit of Brandon Ingram (ankle), and the former responded by delivering his best scoring mark of the campaign. The absence of players such as Ingram and Zion Williamson (hamstring) could translate to a bigger role on offense for Jones, and the uptick in usage should bolster his fantasy upside -- as long as he remains healthy and available. He missed 18 straight games between Oct. 30 and Dec. 2 due to a right shoulder strain.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Logs four steals in return
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Jones (shoulder) notched 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, four steals and one block across 32 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 victory over the Suns.
Despite missing the previous 18 games with a sprained right shoulder, Jones faced few limitations in his return to action Thursday, as he stepped back into the starting five and cleared the 30-minute mark. As usual, Jones made his biggest impact on the defensive side, notching a game-high steal total and concluding his night by clamping down Devin Booker in the final seconds of regulation. Jones' efforts helped the Pelicans snap a nine-game losing streak, and he should hold down a consistent 30-plus minute role moving forward in a New Orleans frontcourt that will be without Zion Williamson (hamstring) for the foreseeable future.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Running with starters
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Jones is starting Thursday's game against the Suns, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Jones has been cleared to make his first appearance since Oct. 29, and although he'll be on a minutes restriction Thursday, the club has elected to slot him back in with the first unit. As reported earlier, he'll log around 30 minutes in his first game back from a shoulder strain.
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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.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Upgraded to doubtful
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Jones (shoulder) has been upgraded to doubtful for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Jones, who has been sidelined since Oct. 29, appears to be getting closer to a return with this status upgrade. With the amount of injuries the Pelicans have been dealing with, there will be plenty of minutes available for him upon his return. If he's held out Monday as expected, his next chance to play will be Thursday against the Suns.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Goes through non-contact practice
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Jones (shoulder) participated in Tuesday's non-contact practice, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Jones hasn't appeared in a game since Oct. 29, though he appears to be trending in the right direction. While he hasn't been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, fantasy managers should consider him questionable at best since he's yet to take contact.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Still out for Monday
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Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Jones hasn't played since Oct. 29 due to a right shoulder strain and has not been cleared for contact work yet. The 26-year-old's next chance to feature will come Wednesday against Toronto, though he can likely be considered doubtful unless he returns to practice soon.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Remains out
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Jones (shoulder) won't play Friday against the Warriors.
Jones has not yet been cleared for contact work, so it's no surprise to see that he's been ruled out for Friday's matchup. His next opportunity to return will arrive Monday against the Pacers.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Extended absence incoming
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Jones is expected to miss a minimum of 2-to-4 weeks after sustaining a right shoulder strain and small low-grade partial thickness tear in his rotator cuff.
Jones suffered the injury in the second half of Tuesday's loss to Golden State, and this diagnosis will hold him out for a minimum of two weeks. The 26-year-old's status relies on his progression during treatment and rehabilitation, meaning he could possibly miss more than the four-week timetable set by the Pelicans. Through four regular-season outings thus far, Jones has averaged 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals-plus-blocks across 28.3 minutes per game. Jordan Hawkins (back) and Javonte Green are both candidates for an increased role while Jones is out.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Ruled out Wednesday
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Jones (shoulder) will not play in Wednesday's game versus Golden State.
Jones is dealing with a right shoulder strain -- which is a promising diagnosis as opposed to a dislocation of any type after his arm was fallen on while chasing a loose ball. Jones' next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus Indiana.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Out for remainder of game
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Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports. He will finish the contest with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes.
Jones will miss the entire fourth quarter of Tuesday's contest while dealing with a right shoulder injury. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday's rematch with Golden State.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Iffy to return Tuesday
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Jones is deemed questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the Warriors due to a right shoulder injury, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Jones tallied five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal Tuesday before exiting after Warriors Brandin Podziemski fell on his arm while diving for a loose ball. If Jones is unable to return, Jordan Hawkins and Javonte Green are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Starting against Orlando
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Jones will start Monday's preseason game against Orlando.
Brandon Ingram is sitting out Monday's game for undisclosed reasons, but he's not injured. Jones could see increased run to open the season with Trey Murphy battling a hamstring issue. On a per-minute basis, Jones is a terrific source of steals and blocks.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Efficient despite loss in Game 2
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Jones chipped in 18 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 124-92 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round.
Jones posted his best performance of the current postseason run, but his efforts were not enough as the Pelicans suffered a 32-point loss and now face an 0-2 deficit in the first-round series. Jones has scored in double digits in just four of his 12 appearances this month, and this 18-point output tied his best scoring mark since posting a 19-point effort against Miami on Feb. 23, so he's not expected to carry the Pelicans on offense in Game 3 on Saturday.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Struggles with shot
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Jones supplied 16 points (4-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Thunder.
Jones' primary responsibility Tuesday was slowing down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (24 points, 9-20 FG), although going cold from beyond the arc stagnated the Pelicans' offense down the stretch. That said, Jones knocking down 42.5 percent of 3.5 threes per game this season appears sustainable, as the 25-year-old is making 41.9 percent of his guarded attempts.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Probable for Tuesday
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Jones (hip/back) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
This is an expected injury designation, as Jones was able to practice in full Monday after missing Saturday's game versus Portland. If he gets through warmups without any setbacks, he'll likely be right back in the starting lineup, with Trey Murphy moving to the bench.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Goes through practice
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Jones (hip) was able to go through a full practice Monday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Jones didn't play Saturday against Portland after tweaking his hip and back after a fall during Friday's win over the Clippers. It sounds like he's trending in the right direction for Tuesday against the Nets, but there should be more clarity when the Pelicans release their injury report Monday evening.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Out against Portland
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Jones (hip/back) will not play Saturday against Portland, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Jones is a bit shaken up after a scary fall during Friday's win versus the Clippers. He was able to carry on in that game, but he's experiencing soreness Saturday and will be day-to-day going forward. Trey Murphy is likely to benefit the most from a fantasy perspective in Jones' absence.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Questionable against Portland
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Jones is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to a lower back/hip contusion.
Jones is in danger of missing his first game since Feb. 2 on Saturday due to a lower back/hip injury. If Jones is ruled out, Trey Murphy will likely replace him in the starting lineup.
