Herbert Jones

Herbert Jones (ankle) will be sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact

Jones suffered an ankle injury during Monday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. He will not play on Tuesday as a result, and it's unclear how long it will leave him sidelined. Look for Karlo Matkovic and Saddiq Bey to benefit from his absence from a fantasy perspective.

Herbert Jones (head) will play on Monday against the Mavericks.

Fantasy Impact

Jones had been dealing with a migraine, but things seem to be clearing up for him to play. He's been a bit up and down this year in the scoring department, but should be startable thanks to his contributions in rebounding and assists.

Herbert Jones is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Fantasy Impact

Jones suffered a head injury in Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers, limiting him to just 12 minutes. If he is unable to suit up on Monday, Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens could see an uptick in minutes.

Herbert Jones suffered a head injury in the first half of Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers and was unable to return.

Fantasy Impact

Jones was limited to 12 minutes after being accidentally hit in the head during the first half, finishing with five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3PT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to provide an update on his status for Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday evening. If he’s unable to play, Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens could see additional minutes.

Herb Jones delivered a defensive masterpiece in Thursday's win over the Rockets, recording a career-high eight steals to go along with 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting. He rounded out his line with three rebounds, three assists, one block, and two three-pointers.

Fantasy Impact

While Jones is already regarded as one of the NBA's premier defenders, this performance underscored his ability to disrupt games single-handedly. His 18 points also marked a season high, though his fantasy value typically relies more on his elite defensive contributions than consistent scoring outbursts.