Jones appears to be the leading candidate to be released in order for the Celtics to get down to the minimum 15 gauranteed contracts, CSN New England's A. Sherrod Blakely reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Celtics will give him an opportunity to shine over the last few preseason games. A knee issue, as well as personal leave due to a death in the family, hindered Jones' chances to stand out on the court. Jones averaged 2.0 points and 1.5 rebounds in two preseason games this fall.