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DEN • Small Forward • #21
15 days ago
Jones’ contract situation still has not been properly addressed, with the plan being to convert his contract to a standard deal during the All-Star break. Also, he has not fully cleared the league’s concussion protocol. Julian Strawther should remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming due to the Nuggets’ multiple injuries.
Source: Bennett Durando

DEN • Small Forward • #21
16 days ago
Jones has missed Denver’s last two games after entering the league’s concussion protocol. Wednesday’s game will be the first in which he has been listed as questionable on the initial injury report. If he’s unable to play, Julian Strawther would continue to take on a larger role within the Nuggets’ lineup as the fifth starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DEN • Small Forward • #21
17 days ago
Jones is still in the league’s concussion protocol, with Monday’s game being the second that he’ll miss. With Peyton Watson (hamstring) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) also out, the Nuggets started Julian Strawther in Saturday’s win over the Bulls. He hit four three-pointers and scored 19 points in 33 minutes. Due to Denver’s injuries, Strawther is worth considering as a deep-league streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DEN • Small Forward • #21
20 days ago
Jones will join several of his teammates on the sideline on Saturday in what’s been an injury-plagued season for the Nuggets. His injury came in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Knicks after clashing heads with Karl-Anthony Towns. Jones is now in the league’s concussion protocol and won’t be available for the time being.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DEN • Small Forward • #21
21 days ago
Jones has been excellent as a fill-in for Denver this year while they’ve battled so many injuries. The second-year forward will be rewarded with a standard deal, and with Peyton Watson injuring his hamstring on Wednesday, Jones’s availability could become even more important to the Nuggets moving forward, even if he isn’t a strong option for fantasy managers.

DEN • Small Forward • #21
21 days ago
Jones, who was active for his 50th game of the season, banged heads with Karl-Anthony Towns late in the first quarter. While the rookie remained in the game immediately after, he exited during the second quarter and did not return. As a two-way contract player who was active for his 50th game on Wednesday, Jones can only be eligible for future games if he’s placed on a standard contract. And with Peyton Watson pulling his hamstring during the fourth quarter, there may be more urgency on the part of the Nuggets’ front office to come to a resolution on the rookie’s status.

DEN • Small Forward • #21
22 days ago
Jones is back in the Nuggets’ starting lineup for Wednesday’s game, with his inclusion coming at Jalen Pickett’s expense. Denver will have a decision to make afterward, as this is the 50th game Jones has been active for this season, the limit for players on two-day deals. If the Nuggets want to have Jones available for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs, they’ll need to convert him to a standard contract.
Source: Vinny Benedetto

DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Like Jamal Murray, Tuesday’s game was a tale of two halves for Jones. After making all four of his three-point attempts during the first half, he was 0-of-3 from beyond the arc after halftime. Jones shot 2-of-5 from the field in the second half, and the Nuggets blew a 14-point lead. The two-way contract forward has filled in admirably over the last few weeks, but he’s barely been a top-200 player over the past month. There’s no need to add Jones, especially with Aaron Gordon back in the lineup.

DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones will be good to go after initially being listed as probable. With Christian Braun sidelined, Jones should remain a starter once again, though with the team getting healthier, he hasn’t been as productive lately.
Source: Denver Nuggets

DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones, who is back on the injury report due to an illness and left ankle inflammation, started and played 25 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Bucks. With Christian Braun (ankle) once again out, the second-year forward will likely take on a similar role if he’s allowed to play on Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Jones is back after a one-game absence. If he’s re-inserted into the starting lineup, Hunter Tyson would be bumped to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Jones did not play in Friday’s loss to the Hawks, with Hunter Tyson being tabbed to fill the void in the starting lineup. If Jones remains out and the Nuggets decide to keep Aaron Gordon in a reserve role, Tyson should get another start on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Like Jamal Murray (ankle, illness), Jones’ status was downgraded on two separate occasions ahead of Friday’s game. His absence may result in Bruce Brown starting, but Aaron Gordon is another possibility. However, Gordon’s minutes restriction would likely need to be relaxed for that to happen.
Source: Denver Nuggets

DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Jones was initially listed as questionable but is now expected to be sidelined against Atlanta. Bruce Brown started the second half in place of Jones and would likely take on a larger role in his absence, though Aaron Gordon could end up returning to the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Jones played nine minutes in the first half before exiting due to left foot soreness. Aaron Gordon should slot into his minutes in the second half, with Bruce Brown also taking on a larger role.
Source: Katy Winge

DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Jones was a late addition to the injury report, but the illness won’t keep him sidelined. He’ll remain in the starting lineup, though he’ll likely play a smaller role with Aaron Gordon available.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Jones is a late addition to the injury report, but this illness isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. Jones has been a consistent starter lately, but his role in this game will depend on how many minutes Aaron Gordon (hamstring) plays in his second game back.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
While Braun and Aaron Gordon are available after lengthy absences due to injury, only the former will be in the starting lineup. Jones will continue to start at the four, which may be a sign that Gordon’s minutes restriction is tighter than Braun’s.
Source: NBA Lineups

DEN • Small Forward • #21
3 months ago
Jones left Wednesday’s game against the Pacers with right knee soreness, but is available for Friday’s game against the Hawks. The 24-year-old power forward should continue to provide solid streaming value with Aaron Gordon still sidelined.

DEN • Small Forward • #21
3 months ago
Jones was forced to exit Wednesday’s win over the Pacers with a sore right knee. Due to Aaron Gordon’s absence, the second-year forward has been in the starting lineup, providing solid streaming value. If Jones can’t play on Friday, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown have the most to gain regarding playing time. Zeke Nnaji could also pick up a few more minutes, but Hardaway and Brown are the players to consider adding.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DEN • Small Forward • #21
3 months ago
One game removed from scoring a career-high 28 points, Jones was limited to 17 minutes before exiting Wednesday’s contest with a sore right knee. With Aaron Gordon already out, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown took on more prominent roles within the Nuggets’ rotation after Jones’ exit. That will be the case if he can’t play on Friday against the Hawks.
Source: Bennett Durando

DEN • Small Forward • #21
3 months ago
Jones bested his career-high 16-point performance against the Suns by scoring over 20 points for the first time on Monday. Efficient shooting throughout and high production from beyond the arc nearly led the second-year forward to the 30-point mark. With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) out, Jones has seen more action than previously. He’ll likely remain in the starting unit for the time being, which should make him a potential streaming option for fantasy managers who may value three-point production.

DEN • Small Forward • #21
3 months ago
Jones started for the fourth straight game, but he was unproductive in the first three. However, he set career highs for points, rebounds and three-pointers to help Denver bounce back from a loss 24 hours prior. Jones should continue to start, but this type of performance likely won’t happen often. It was nice to see him play well, but he should be left on the waiver wire.

DEN • Small Forward • #21
3 months ago
Filling the void left by the injured Aaron Gordon, Jones played 24 minutes on Saturday. As evidenced by the stat line, the counting stats and percentages weren’t good enough to justify streaming him. Bruce Brown (2/3/3 in 27 minutes) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (8/1/1 with one three-pointer in 26 minutes) offer higher fantasy ceilings than Jones despite coming off the bench, but both struggled against the Kings. And with the Nuggets playing three games in Week 6, there’s even less reason to trust any of these players in fantasy leagues.

DEN • Small Forward • #21
3 months ago
The Nuggets lost Aaron Gordon to a strained hamstring during Friday’s win over the Rockets, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Jones, who started the third quarter in Houston, will remain with the starters to begin Saturday’s game. While he’s worth picking up in 30-deep leagues, managers in shallower formats can afford to take a conservative approach to adding Jones.
Source: James Ham

DEN • Small Forward • #21
8 months ago
Jones is on a two-way contract, and the moves made by the Nuggets this offseason likely limit his opportunities to change that. However, the Nuggets had to be pleased with his performance on Saturday, as Jones shot 66.7 percent from the field and grabbed six rebounds. There’s no need to consider Jones for fantasy leagues, but injuries can present opportunities throughout the season.