Jones will start Friday's contest against Minnesota, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones practiced with the first unit during shootaround and will get the start with Anthony Davis (back) ruled out. Across three appearances, the veteran big man has totaled 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes. He figures to see an increased role Friday, but he's unlikely to be a prolific producer.

Jones was spotted practicing with the Lakers' starting unit at Friday's shootaround, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Anthony Davis (back) considered a game-time decision for Friday's matchup with Minnesota, it appears the Lakers are prepared to start Jones at the five spot if Davis is ultimately unable to go. If Davis ends up being cleared to play, the Lakers could potentially limit his workload, so Jones is a candidate to see increased run against the Timberwolves either way.

Jones ended with four points (1-2 FG, 2-4 FT), four rebounds and one block across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 110-99 loss to Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Jones finished the contest with his largest workload of the campaign, albeit in a game the Lakers trailed by 15 entering the fourth quarter after being tied at halftime. Jones sits as the team's current backup center on a Lakers team lacking size, though the eventual return of Thomas Bryant (thumb) could change things.

Jones will not in Tuesday's season opener versus the Warriors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones started but only played 17 minutes in the Lakers' preseason finale last Friday. With Anthony Davis starting at center, the 6-foot-11 will resume his role as the team's backup five. However, we have seen in the past that Davis is not fond of starting full-time at center, so Jones could see some spot starts when the Lakers go big.

Jones is starting at center in Friday's preseason game against the Kings, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It is unclear what type of workload Jones will see once the regular season tips off, but he should see healthy minutes in Friday's exhibtion contest. He is competing with Thomas Bryant for center minutes in the Lakers' rotation.

Jones will come off the bench for Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones got the start in Monday's exhibition loss to the Kings, but he'll shift to a reserve role Wednesday as the Lakers experiment with a small-ball lineup. Kendrick Nunn will also head to the bench as Patrick Beverley and Austin Reaves join Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and Anthony Davis as the starters.

Jones and the Lakers agreed Thursday to a two-year contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The second year is a player option.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has proven to be a solid backup center. He's coming off a career year with the Kings, where he averaged 8.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.2 minutes. His role for next season will partially depend on whether or not Dwight Howard returns.

Jones finished Tuesday's 123-109 loss to New Orleans with 22 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Jones continues to post monster numbers amid Domantas Sabonis' (knee) absence. With Alex Len (back) and Richaun Holmes (personal) also out, Damian has free rein in the paint. He's taken full advantage, averaging 17.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots over seven starts.

Jones provided 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-3 FT), 17 rebounds, two assists and six blocks over 31 minutes during Friday's 122-117 win over the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has been excellent since moving to the starting lineup five games ago and has scored in double digits in each one of those contests, but this one might go down as one of the best performances of his career. Aside from recording a career-best figure in both rebounds and blocks, he also missed just two shots from the field. The big man is now averaging 16.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game since moving to the starting unit with Richaun Holmes (personal) sidelined.

Jones posted 24 points (9-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-9 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, four blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 121-118 win over the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was efficient from a shooting perspective but did more than just scoring, as he ended just one rebound away from a double-double and also accounted for stats across the board. The veteran big man has started each of Sacramento's last four games and has thrived, putting up 12 or more points in each of those contests while pulling down six or more boards in three of those appearances.