Damian Jones C FA Tue 3/29/22 4:19 PM
Damian Jones
C FA
Jones posted 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes in Monday's 123-100 loss to the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
Making his third consecutive start in place of Domantas Sabonis (knee), Jones turned in his usual efficient scoring, but his stat line was fairly hollow beyond that. Though his upside isn't especially high, Jones' role looks secure the rest of the way, as Sabonis will miss at least the next two games and is probably trending toward sitting out the remainder of the season, given that the Kings face long odds to earn a spot in the play-in tournament.
Damian Jones C FA Thu 3/24/22 11:04 AM
Damian Jones
C FA
Jones chipped in 12 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 110-109 victory over the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
Jones supplied Wednesday's clutch play -- rebounding and tipping-in a Trey Lyles miss to ice the game with under a second to play. Jones is likely to remain in the starting lineup with Domantas Sabonis (knee) out for the foreseeable future. There is a chance Sabonis could be shutdown for the season, which would drastically boost the roles of Jones and Chimezie Metu.
Damian Jones C FA Wed 3/23/22 6:43 PM
Damian Jones
C FA
Jones will start Wednesday's game against the Pacers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Domantas Sabonis (knee) expected to miss at least the next five games, Jones is set to make just his seventh start of the season Wednesday. The 26-year-old is averaging 6.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 15.9 minutes per game this season.
Damian Jones C FA Mon 3/21/22 12:09 PM
Damian Jones
C FA
Jones logged 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block across 22 minutes during Sunday's 127-124 overtime loss to Phoenix.
EDGE Analysis
With starting center Domantas Sabonis (knee) in the fourth quarter, Jones was called on to fill the void admirably while doubling up his minute total (11) from the previous three games combined. If Jones can consistently get a 20-plus-minute role, he would have some low-end appeal in 12-team leagues, but his path to meaningful playing time is almost entirely contingent on the health of Sabonis. The Kings should provide an update on Sabonis' condition before they head out on a five-game road trip that begins Wednesday in Indiana.
Damian Jones C FA Mon 3/14/22 9:49 PM
Damian Jones
C FA
Jones isn't starting Monday's game against Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
Jones finished with six points, two boards, three assists, one steal and one block in Saturday's spot start, but with Domantas Sabonis back in action, he'll head to the bench. He's averaging 6.7 points and 3.9 rebounds in his last seven games utilized off the bench.
Damian Jones C FA Sat 3/12/22 7:41 PM
Damian Jones
C FA
Jones will start Saturday's game against the Jazz, Brenden Nunes of The Sacramento Bee reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Domantas Sabonis (personal) out, Jones will get the nod. He played 37 minutes in Sabonis' first absence and posted eight points, seven boards, four steals and two assists.
Damian Jones C FA Fri 3/4/22 1:36 AM
Damian Jones
C FA
Jones produced 10 points (5-5 FG), seven rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Thursday's 115-112 victory over the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Jones logged his most playing time since Feb. 8 thanks largely to starter Domantas Sabonis' foul trouble that limited him to 28 minutes. The former made the most of his time on the court, making all five of his field-goal attempts and ranking second on the club with seven boards. Jones had played in only four of Sacramento's previous seven games entering Thursday, averaging a paltry 5.0 points and 2.0 boards over that stretch.
Damian Jones C FA Wed 2/9/22 9:57 PM
Damian Jones
C FA
Jones will come off the bench Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones delivered 18 points (9-11 FG), six rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 29 minutes in a spot start Tuesday but will shift back to the bench Wednesday. Domantas Sabonis will make his Kings debut and Richaun Holmes (personal) is available after a one-game absence, so Jones figures to have a more limited role.
Damian Jones C FA Wed 2/9/22 12:19 PM
Damian Jones
C FA
Jones tallied 18 points (9-11 FG), six rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 29 minutes Tuesday in the Kings' 134-114 loss to the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
Filling in as the starting center in place of Richaun Holmes (personal), Jones was one of the few positive contributors for Sacramento in the blowout loss. Jones has been on the upswing of late with averages of 13.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 blocks in 23.8 minutes per game over his last four outings, but his playing-time outlook will take a significant hit once Holmes returns and the newly acquired Domantas Sabonis is cleared to make his Sacramento debut.
Damian Jones C FA Tue 2/8/22 9:39 PM
Damian Jones
C FA
Jones will start Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones gets the nod with Richaun Holmes (personal) a late scratch. In four previous starts, he's averaged 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 22.5 minutes.