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NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
26 days ago
Jones, who recently missed two-plus weeks with a sprained ankle, started and played 30 minutes in Friday’s win over the Grizzlies. His availability for Saturday’s game means that Jeremiah Fears will remain with the bench unit, which has lowered the rookie’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Jones is back in the lineup following an eight-game absence, and he’ll immediately start. Jeremiah Fears, who has started every game since the third game of the season, will head to the bench. Fears should still play a significant role, but he doesn’t hold the same value as a reserve.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Jones will take the floor on Friday for the first time since January 6 against the Lakers, ending an eight-game absence. The Pelicans have lost three straight games, but Jones’ return should provide them with another strong perimeter defender and a capable scorer to increase their chances of getting back in the win column.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Jones has missed the Pelicans’ last eight games, but there is a chance he returns to take on Memphis. If that happens, Saddiq Bey will liikely head back to playing a reserve role, which will limit his fantasy impact.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Jones’ streak of missed games will extend to eight, which means Saddiq Bey should stick with the first unit for at least one more contest.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Jones has missed the Pelicans’ last seven games with a sprained left ankle. He’s appeared in one game since initially spraining his ankle during a December 22 game against the Mavericks. Saddiq Bey will be the starter as long as Jones is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Jones will miss a seventh straight game as he continues to sit out with a sprained left ankle. His absence means that Saddiq Bey will stay in the starting lineup, and he should be rostered while used in that role.
Source: Brad Rowland

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game will be the sixth that Jones has missed with a sprained left ankle. That’s concerning, as he missed seven games with the same injury before logging 35 minutes in a January 6 loss to the Lakers. Saddiq Bey will remain in the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming while that’s the case.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Jones will sit out another contest, and Saddiq Bey should see big minutes. Bryce McGowens could see a few rotational minutes, but the latter isn’t a worthwhile waiver wire add.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Tuesday’s game will be the fourth that Jones has missed since spraining his right ankle. Bryce McGowens has started the last two and may remain in that role, but there’s no need to stream him despite his being a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Jones will miss a third straight game. Bryce McGowens started in his place on Friday but was unproductive in 29 minutes. However, he was better in the previous game as a reserve, so he’ll still hold some streaming value with Jones out.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Initially listed as doubtful, Jones is now officially out against Washington, which will be his second straight absence. Jordan Poole and Karlo Matkovic should remain in the starting unit with both Jones and Trey Murphy (back) sidelined once again.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Jones did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, which was the Pelicans’ second game in as many nights. With the doubtful tag, he appears on track to miss a second consecutive game. Jordan Poole may remain in the starting lineup if Jones sits, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Tuesday’s game was Jones’ first since December 22. Unfortunately, he could not find his stroke offensively, leaving the minutes tally (35) as the lone positive. As for Jones’ availability for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks, Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego said that will be determined after the team arrives in Atlanta. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for the time being.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Appearing in his first game since December 22, Jones will be in the starting lineup. His return means that Karlo Matković heads to the bench, eliminating what little streaming value he possessed as a starter.
Source: NBA Lineups

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Tuesday’s game will be Jones’ first since December 22. If he’s placed back in the starting lineup immediately, Karlo Matković would head to the bench after playing 24 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Heat.
Source: Erin Summers

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Jones has missed seven straight games, but he’s got a chance to return on Tuesday against Los Angeles. If Jones is sidelined for an eighth straight game, Bryce McGowens could enjoy more run off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Jones had a chance to play on Friday, but he has already been ruled out for a seventh straight game when the Pelicans heads to Miami. With Saddiq Bey (hip) sidelined as well, Bryce McGowens could be in line for another start.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Jones has missed the Pelicans’ last five games with a sprained ankle. Saddiq Bey is the player whose value may take the most significant hit if Jones can play. Bey remained in the starting lineup after Zion Williamson’s return, but he may be pushed to the bench if Jones is cleared.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Jones will miss a fifth straight game with this ankle injury. Bryce McGowens had been starting in his stead, but Zion Williamson returned to the starting lineup in place of Jones in New Orleans’ last game. That will likely continue against Chicago.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Monday’s game will be the fourth that Jones has missed since suffering a sprained right ankle. Bryce McGowens should continue to fill the void in the starting lineup, but he has not been consistent enough to warrant being streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
2 months ago
Jones is set to miss his third consecutive game after he was forced to leave Monday’s game against the Mavericks with a sprained right ankle. Bryce McGowens has been starting with Jones out, but isn’t much of a fantasy option with Jordan Poole playing more minutes off the bench.

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
2 months ago
Jones did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Cavaliers after spraining his right ankle the night prior. As a result, Bryce McGowens moved into the starting lineup and played 30 minutes. If Jordan Poole, who’s questionable for Friday, remains out, McGowens would be worth considering in deep leagues, but that’s it.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
2 months ago
Jones was forced to exit Monday’s game after suffering a sprained right ankle. He played 22 minutes, finishing with nine points, two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer. While Micah Peavy picked up a few minutes, the rookie is not worth adding if Jones can’t play in Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
2 months ago
Jones bowed out of Saturday’s win over Indiana in the first half and did not return after getting hit in the face. The injury won’t cost him any time, and he should be expected to handle his typical workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
2 months ago
Jones was forced to exit Saturday’s win over the Pacers before halftime after taking a shot to the face. Jordan Poole was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter, which could mean that he’ll start if Jones can’t play on Monday. The concern with Jones starting is how that could affect Jeremiah Fears, who has been running the point.
Source: NBA Injury Report

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
2 months ago
Jones took a shot to the head during the first half of Saturday’s game. While he did return later in the second quarter, he was not on the floor to begin the third. And it has since been announced that Jones is done for the night. Jordan Poole replaced him in the lineup to begin the third quarter, and he could move into the starting five if Jones misses time.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
2 months ago
While Jones has been among the best defenders in the NBA, it’s easy to ignore a player when he’s languishing on a bad team. He had a highly productive night on Thursday, recording a career-high eight steals. However, while Jones’ defensive abilities have shown up in the steals category, limited offensive production keeps his fantasy ceiling low. Jones shot 50 percent from the field against the Rockets, with the 18 points being a season-high. Hopefully, that’s a sign of what’s to come from him offensively.

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
3 months ago
Jones argued with an official regarding a foul called with 1.3 seconds remaining in the first half, picking up two technicals from two separate officials. His early departure makes New Orleans’ task of defending Deni Avdija more challenging, as that was his assignment. Jones finished with four points (2-of-7 FGs), four rebounds and one blocked shot in 14 minutes of play.

NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
3 months ago
Monday’s game was the first for Jones since November 21, as a strained calf had sidelined him. While he was limited to 26 minutes in his first game back, the Pelicans wing was productive. Jones is rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and he’s worth adding in some 12-team leagues with Zion Williamson (adductor) out. Bryce McGowens, who was starting for Jones, played 24 minutes off the bench on Monday, finishing with eight points, one rebound, two assists and one three-pointer.