Damian Jones
C FA
Thu 3/23/23 1:41 PM

Jones registered one rebound in two minutes during Wednesday's 127-115 loss to the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Jones played double-digit minutes off the bench during his first six appearances in March, but he wasn't able to do much with his increased playing time. His minutes have dropped in recent matchups, and he's fallen out of Utah's rotation over the last two games. As long as the Jazz remain relatively healthy in the frontcourt, it seems unlikely Jones will have much of an impact down the stretch.

Damian Jones
C FA
Sat 2/11/23 1:24 PM

Jones (recently traded) will suit up for Saturday's game against the Knicks, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones was acquired by Utah on Wednesday in a three-team trade but missed Friday's game, with the trade yet to have been made official. However, he has been given the green light for Saturday's tilt. It's unclear where Jones will fit into a relatively crowded frontcourt, as he will likely have to battle Udoka Azubuike and Kelly Olynyk for backup center minutes behind Walker Kessler.

Damian Jones
C FA
Thu 2/9/23 5:21 PM

Jones is out for Friday's game versus the Raptors due to his pending trade, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones was dealt from the Lakers to the Jazz on Wednesday in a three-team deal that included Minnesota. However, he will have to wait until at least Saturday's matchup with the Knicks to make his Jazz debut.

Damian Jones
C FA
Wed 2/8/23 8:49 PM

Jones is being sent to the Jazz, along with Russell Westbrook and Juan Toscano-Anderson as part of Wednesday's three-team swap between Los Angeles, Utah and Minnesota, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones will be battling Udoka Azubuike for the limited reserve minutes behind Kelly Olynyk and Walker Kessler, so his value remains negligible on his new team. Unless Utah's frontcourt gets decimated by injuries, or further trades, it's unlikely Jones will be a fantasy factor down the stretch.

Damian Jones
C FA
Sat 1/7/23 9:05 PM

Jones (toe) is available for Saturday's game against the Kings, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones hasn't been a part of the rotation since Christmas Day. It seems unlikely that he'll see the floor Saturday.

Damian Jones
C FA
Sat 1/7/23 4:15 PM

Jones (toe) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Kings, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones is expected to play Saturday after missing the previous game with a toe injury. However, he hadn't played in the five games before that due to a coach's decision, so he is unlikely to impact the Lakers' rotation.

Damian Jones
C FA
Fri 1/6/23 10:00 PM

Jones (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Hawks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones was downgraded from questionable to out due to right great toe soreness. He hasn't been a part of the rotation recently despite Anthony Davis (foot) being sidelined, so Jones' absence Friday shouldn't have a major impact.

Damian Jones
C FA
Thu 1/5/23 8:32 PM

Jones is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup with the Hawks due to right great toe soreness, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has been out of the rotation for the past five contests despite Anthony Davis (foot) being sidelined. Regardless of whether or not he is active, there should be very little change in the Lakers' rotation.

Damian Jones
C FA
Wed 12/7/22 10:50 PM

Jones amassed 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 loss to Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Jones scored in double figures for the first time since Nov. 7, and he's struggled to log consistent playing time throughout the 2022-23 campaign. He's averaging 9.1 minutes over his first 13 games of the year. The Vanderbilt product will likely return to his limited role in the rotation once LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (illness) return to action.

Damian Jones
C FA
Sat 10/29/22 6:28 AM

Jones contributed three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes during Friday's 111-102 loss to Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Jones' poor performance opposite Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns highlights LA's current depth concerns at the center position. Anthony Davis (back) will be prone to numerous rest days throughout the season, so a solid backup is crucial to the team. The Lakers may find the answer in Thomas Bryant (thumb), who is scheduled to return within the next two weeks.