New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (back, hip) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Nets. The versatile 25-year-old has been upgraded from probable to available. Jones makes a return after missing one game with a hip and lower back contusion. He should take on his normal role as a starter, pushing Trey Murphy III to the bench. However, Murphy III should still see plenty of action, and both players look to be set up for success on Tuesday as good three-point shooters -- opposing players are hitting 37.6 percent from deep against Brooklyn, which is the fifth-highest percentage in the league.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (back, hip) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Brooklyn, as the team has listed him as probable for the contest. Jones was injured against the Clippers on Friday and couldn't play the following day versus Portland due to a lower back and hip contusion. Trey Murphy III filled in for him as a starter. Jones is a guy who provides a little bit of everything to fantasy managers, but he's been off his game offensively this month, averaging only 7.3 points while his season average stands at 11.0. Murphy III, on the other hand, is having a great month on the attacking front, posting 20.7 points per game, and he will still have plenty of fantasy value, as the 23-year-old gets a nice chunk of minutes despite his bench role in New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (back/hip) has been downgraded from questionable to out after taking what looked like a pretty bad fall during their game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jones suffered both a hip and back contusion which will cause him to miss at least one game, but the fact that he was questionable at first is a good sign that he could return for their next contest. In his place, Trey Murphy III will likely be the one to take over the starting spot while Larry Nance Jr. and Naji Marshall get some extra opportunities off of the bench. Jones' status should be monitored leading up to their next game against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (groin) is considered questionable for Monday's meeting with the Raptors. The versatile forward could be unavailable for a third straight game. However, Jones got through a full practice session on Sunday, which points to the fact that he might be ready to return. Trey Murphy III has earned a pair of starts during Jones' absence, although his workload actually hasn't increased, as the 23-year-old has featured heavily off the bench all season. Youngsters Dyson Daniels and Jordan Hawkins will take a hit with Jones' return.
Herbert Jones Questionable Against Spurs On Friday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (groin) has been tagged as questionable for their Friday night contest against the San Antonio Spurs. If he, Larry Nance Jr. (ankle), and Zion Williamson (foot) all end up getting ruled out, the front court could be very thin. As of right now, all three are questionable, so the streaming options for this game are murky, at best, until we get an update before tipoff. Jones wasn't able to play in their last game on Wednesday, so his status seems to truly be up in the air. If he's unable to suit up while Williamson and Nance can't play as well, Trey Murphy III and Dyson Daniels should both be quality streaming options.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (illness) could be forced to come out of the lineup Thursday against Cleveland. He is regarded as questionable for the game due to an illness. Jones has hit a rough patch lately, but he's a guy who generally contributes in all areas and will definitely be missed by the team and fantasy managers alike. With a few other players battling illnesses as well, the Pelicans' rotation could look very unusual on Thursday. Trey Murphy III and Dyson Daniels would be the primary beneficiaries from Jones' absence.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (fibula) has been ruled out of the team's game on Sunday night against the Dallas Mavericks. He's still dealing with a right fibula contusion and will miss his third consecutive game. While he remains out, Dyson Daniels will continue to see time with the starting five while Matt Ryan, Larry Nance Jr., and Naji Marshall should all see some opportunities off of the bench. Ryan would be a great streaming option if threes are needed, but the other two would likely be more trustworthy.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (fibula) was downgraded late on Wednesday before their last game and ended up missing it. He's back on the injury report and is tagged questionable ahead of their matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for more updates leading up to tipoff because he could be a game-time decision again. Zion Williamson (person) is also listed as questionable, while CJ McCollum (lung) and Trey Murphy III (knee) are both ruled out. If Jones gets downgraded again, Jordan Hawkins and Dyson Daniels would be the best streaming options while Matt Ryan could be a sneaky option as well.
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green says forward Herbert Jones (fibula) is not going to play in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is somewhat surprising after Jones appeared to be closer to probable, since he was seen at morning shootaround. Nevertheless, right fibula soreness will ultimately sideline the 25-year-old three-and-D wing for the first time this year on Wednesday. It's fair to wonder if Jones suffered a setback along the way, but we'll deem him day-to-day unless we hear otherwise before Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. New Orleans is already missing stars CJ McCollum (lung) and Zion Williamson (personal), so Dyson Daniels and Larry Nance Jr. look like intriguing DFS salary-relief options on Wednesday's packed 14-game slate.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (fibula) was seen at morning shootaround ahead of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jones is experiencing right fibula soreness, but it wasn't enough to keep him out of Wednesday morning's session. The 25-year-old three-and-D wing remains formally listed as questionable on the NBA's official injury report ahead of play against the Wolves, but The Athletic's Will Guillory "expects him to go tonight". It sounds fair to deem Jones closer to probable based on that sentiment, barring any setbacks during pregame warmups. New Orleans will already be without CJ McCollum (lung) and Zion Williamson (personal), so more shots could find their way to Jones if he is active in Minnesota. If not, Dyson Daniels and Larry Nance Jr. could become interesting as possible DFS budget plays on Wednesday's huge 14-game slate.
