Jones closed Thursday's 128-111 loss to the Rockets with 10 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds and seven assists across 31 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Jones had a strong showing when it comes to peripheral stats with his six boards and seven dimes, but the fact that he ended with more field-goal attempts than points scored isn't the best recipe for success. The four-year veteran has scored in double digits in six of his last nine appearances since returning from an extended absence due to a shoulder injury. Jones should remain valuable in most formats, and particularly category-based ones, if he continues to mix up solid scoring performances with strong contributions in secondary categories, such as rebounds, assists and steals.

Jones closed Sunday's 119-104 loss to the Pacers with 19 points (6-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and four steals over 38 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

The 17 shot attempts were a season high for Jones, while the four steals tied his season best. The fourth-year forward has looked good since returning from a shoulder injury that cost him more than a month of action, averaging 14.8 points, 5.2 boards, 3.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.6 threes over the last five games.

Jones supplied 24 points (8-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 37 minutes during Saturday's 119-109 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Jones embraced a bigger role on offense following the exit of Brandon Ingram (ankle), and he responded by delivering his best scoring mark of the campaign. The absence of players such as Ingram and Zion Williamson (hamstring) could translate to a bigger role on offense for Jones, and the uptick in usage should bolster his fantasy upside -- as long as he remains healthy and available. He missed 18 straight games between Oct. 30 and Dec. 2 due to a right shoulder strain.

Jones (shoulder) notched 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, four steals and one block across 32 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 victory over the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Despite missing the previous 18 games with a sprained right shoulder, Jones faced few limitations in his return to action Thursday, as he stepped back into the starting five and cleared the 30-minute mark. As usual, Jones made his biggest impact on the defensive side, notching a game-high steal total and concluding his night by clamping down Devin Booker in the final seconds of regulation. Jones' efforts helped the Pelicans snap a nine-game losing streak, and he should hold down a consistent 30-plus minute role moving forward in a New Orleans frontcourt that will be without Zion Williamson (hamstring) for the foreseeable future.

Jones is starting Thursday's game against the Suns, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has been cleared to make his first appearance since Oct. 29, and although he'll be on a minutes restriction Thursday, the club has elected to slot him back in with the first unit. As reported earlier, he'll log around 30 minutes in his first game back from a shoulder strain.

Coach Willie Green said that Jones (shoulder) will operate under a minutes restriction in Thursday's game against the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports. "They'll [Jones and Ingram] be probably right at 30, maybe a little under or over that."

EDGE Analysis

Jones will return to action after an 18-game absence due to a right shoulder strain. However, he will be limited to around 30 minutes as he works his way back to playing form. Jones has appeared in only four regular-season outings this year, and he has averaged 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.0 assists across 28.3 minutes per game.

Jones (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones will return to action Thursday after missing New Orleans' last 18 contests due to a right shoulder strain. However, it wouldn't be surprising for the 26-year-old forward to operate on a minutes restriction as he works his way back into game shape.

Jones (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has been sidelined since Oct. 29 due to a right shoulder strain and has played just four times this season, but the fact that he went through a full practice Wednesday bodes well for his chances of playing against Phoenix. The Pelicans are dealing with lots of injuries at the moment, so having Jones would provide a significant boost on both ends of the court, but mainly on defense, where he's one of the best specialists in the league.

Jones (shoulder) practiced fully Wednesday, and coach Willie Green expressed optimism that Jones will play Thursday versus Phoenix, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has been sidelined since Oct. 29 due to a right shoulder strain, limiting him to just four appearances thus far. The Pelicans have limped to a 2-16 record without Jones amid a myriad of other injuries across the roster, although Brandon Ingram (calf) could return to action Thursday as well.

Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones will miss his 18th straight game due to a right shoulder strain, though his status did upgrade to doubtful earlier Monday, which indicates that he is progressing through his recovery. Jones' next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Suns.