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Herbert Jones talks win over Pistons | Pelicans Postgame 11/2/23

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Herbert Jones on guarding anyone on the court | Pelicans vs Knicks Postgame 10/28/23

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nears double-double in win Jones produced 13 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 111-104 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Jones scored in double figures Wednesday and tied for second on the team in rebounds while approaching a double-double. He averaged 29.5 minutes per game last year and saw plenty of playing time to begin the 2023-24 season with Trey Murphy (knee) sidelined. Murphy is expected to be out several weeks, so Jones could continue to see an uptick in minutes early in the campaign.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing after all Jones (neck) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game versus Orlando.

Impact Despite initial reports indicating Jones would sit out Tuesday, he is listed as one of New Orleans' starters. However, he will likely play limited minutes.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out despite recovery Jones (neck) will not play in Tuesday's preseason finale against Orlando, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Impact Jones suffered a neck issue during Saturday's preseason loss to the Hawks. His absence Tuesday appears to be precautionary, as coach Willie Green noted that Jones should be good to go for the regular-season opener versus Memphis on Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert Jones recaps his career night | Pelicans vs Grizzlies 4/5/23

APRIL 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Herbert Jones (35), CJ McCollum (31) & Trey Murphy III(30) Combine For 96 PTS In Pelicans W!

APRIL 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Draymond Green & Herbert Jones having another HEATED Moment 😳

MARCH 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Falls flat Thursday Jones chipped in two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 115-96 win over Charlotte.

Impact Jones, who's been an inconsistent producer all season, failed to make an offensive impact for a second straight game. However, his defensive abilities have still been on full display recently, as he's notched at least one steal in 11 of his past 12 matchups. During that stretch, he's averaged 9.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 steals in 30.8 minutes with 50/34/70 shooting splits.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 points Tuesday Jones finished with 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, two steals and one assist across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 123-108 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Jones reached the 20-point mark for the first time since Jan. 31 and delivered a solid outing on both ends of the court in the loss. Firmly entrenched as a starter in a struggling Pelicans team, Jones has scored in double digits in four of his last five games, but fantasy players should continue to value him mainly for his contributions in the steals category.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time recovers Sunday Jones finished Sunday's 127-110 win over the Trail Blazers with 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven assists, four rebounds and two steals in 31 minutes.

Impact After foul trouble limited him to just 18 minutes one night earlier in a 110-96 loss to the Thunder, Jones saw his playing time and production pick back up Sunday in a major way. Jones has now eclipsed 30 minutes in six of his last seven games, and the numbers he's provided over that stretch (10.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.6 steals, 1.0 three-pointers and 0.6 blocks per contest) has been solid enough to make him an appealing back-end roster piece in 12-team category leagues.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making impact in elevated minutes Jones finished Wednesday's 113-106 win over the Mavericks with 14 points (6-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 37 minutes.

Impact For the third game in a row, Jones cleared 35 minutes, and while the poor efficiency from the field took some of the luster away from his stat line, he still contributed in every major fantasy category save for three-pointers. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect anything more than low-end scoring production from Jones, but if he's going to continue receiving heavy minutes like he has so far in March, he should remain a premium source for steals. He's now notched at least one steal in 15 of his last 16 games, averaging 1.9 per contest during that stretch.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Teases triple-double in loss Jones posted 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 123-108 loss to Sacramento.

Impact Jones did a little of everything Monday, supplementing his 13 points with a team-leading eight assists while finishing second on the Pelicans with eight boards. The assist total tied a career-high mark, and the rebound total was his fourth-highest of the campaign. Jones' strength is typically his defense, and he chipped in there too, notching both a block and a steal. He typically won't score this much -- prior to Monday, Jones hadn't scored more than 11 points since Jan. 31 -- and he's really only rosterable in fantasy for his ability to post valuable defensive stats.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minutes pick back up Jones played 33 minutes and finished with 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in Monday's 101-93 loss to the Magic.

Impact Despite not battling foul trouble in the Pelicans' previous game Saturday against the Knicks, Jones played just 13 minutes in that contest after New Orleans fell into an early first-quarter hole. Fortunately for Jones' fantasy investors, the suppressed minutes weren't the start of a trend, as he returned to his usual level of playing time Monday and delivered in the two defensive categories. Given that Jones is typically a below-average contributor in every other category, it's critical that he continues to receive heavy minutes so that he can produce consistent returns in steals and blocks.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles again in loss Jones had six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 13 minutes during Saturday's 128-106 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Jones was terrible once again Saturday, continuing what has been a frustrating period for fantasy managers. Although he is just outside the top 100 for the season, his only positive category is steals. The Pelicans have lost four of their past five games and to say it hasn't been pretty is putting it nicely. While Jones will almost certainly be better than this, the fact remains he is buried when it comes to the offensive pecking order. If steals are not high on your list of priorities, Jones can be left for someone else to deal with.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records five assists Jones closed Wednesday's 120-102 loss to the Lakers with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 30 minutes.

Impact Jones' offense comes and goes, but he has scored in double digits in three of his last four games. As for his defense, Jones has been elite with an average of 2.3 steals and 0.6 blocks per game over his last nine contests. His minutes will remain high for the foreseeable future with Zion Williamson (hamstring) suffering a setback.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills up box score in win Jones finished with 11 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block across 40 minutes in Tuesday's 116-107 win over the Hawks.

Impact Jones narrowly ended a streak of three straight single-digit scoring performances, but fantasy managers aren't counting on him for much production on the offensive end anyway. Instead, managers roster Jones mainly for his contributions on the defensive categories, and he came through in both the steals and blocks departments Tuesday while also chipping in more boards than usual. With 33-plus minutes in five straight games, Jones looks to have moved into an even larger role than he held earlier this season, and he could be poised to maintain this level of playing time through the All-Star break while Zion Williamson (hamstring) remains sidelined.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts one of best games Tuesday Jones notched 21 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five steals, four rebounds and four assists across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 122-113 loss to Denver.

Impact The efficient 21 points were a new season high for Jones, while the five steals matched his previous best output in the category, making Tuesday's effort one of the best of Jones' career. Fantasy managers will take whatever offensive production they can get from Jones as a bonus, as the second-year forward is rostered primarily for his ability to contribute in both defensive categories. Though his production in both steals and blocks are slightly down from his rookie campaign, Jones' averages of 1.6 and 0.7 per game in those respective categories still make him a positive contributor overall.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Modest results in defeat Jones closed Wednesday's 111-102 loss to the Timberwolves with four points (2-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes.

Impact Jones was inefficient from the floor Wednesday and was held to a single-digit scoring total for a second consecutive matchup while also failing to record a steal or a block in a game for the first time since Dec. 17. He's been inefficient over his four appearances since returning to the court, averaging 7.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.8 steals in 24.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to 19 minutes in return Jones (back) logged 10 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three assists, two steals, one rebound and one block across 19 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 123-110 loss to Orlan...

Impact Jones slid straight back into the starting lineup Friday but was on a minutes restriction. Considering he had missed the previous four games with a back injury, the minutes limit wasn't unexpected, but he should settle back into a regular 30-minute role after another game or two. While his overall value is capped in points leagues due to a lack of scoring prowess, his defensive contributions means he probably deserves a spot in most 12-team category leagues.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting despite restrictions Jones (back) will start Friday's game against the Magic, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Jones will receive the starting nod Friday despite having his minutes monitored for the contest. It's unclear what Jones' minutes cap is for the tilt, but he should still be started in season-long category formats with Brandon Ingram (toe) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) absent.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Jones (back) will play in Friday's game against the Magic, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jones will return from a four-game leave due to a back contusion and should be in line for an increased offensive role with Brandon Ingram (toe) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) sidelined. His return will likely spell fewer minutes for Dyson Daniels and Garrett Temple, though Jones' minutes will be monitored Friday, per Jennifer Hale of Bally Sports New Orleans.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Jones (back) is questionable for Friday's game against Orlando, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Jones has missed the last four games due to a back contusion but seems to be making some progress in his recovery, as he's questionable for Friday's game after being listed as doubtful ahead of recent matchups. If Jones is unavailable against the Magic, Dyson Daniels will likely continue to start for New Orleans.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Miami Jones (back) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Heat, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Jones will miss his fourth straight game after being downgraded from doubtful to out Wednesday with a back contusion. Dyson Daniels should continue to start in his absence. Jones' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Orlando.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs doubtful tag for Wednesday Jones (back) is considered doubtful to take the floor Wednesday versus the Heat, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Jones was listed questionable ahead of Monday's contest before sitting out, so the initial doubtful status for Wednesday marks an overall downgrade of his status. There's no information suggesting Jones has suffered a setback, so it's still best to monitor his health on a game-by-game basis. Dyson Daniels seems likely to draw another start assuming Jones can't give it a go, as the injury report suggests is likely the case.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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