Jones (shoulder) won't play Friday against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has not yet been cleared for contact work, so it's no surprise to see that he's been ruled out for Friday's matchup. His next opportunity to return will arrive Monday against the Pacers.

Coach Willie Green said Friday that Jones (shoulder) is back on the court but is still not doing any contact practice, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones hasn't played since Oct. 29 due to a small low-grade partial thickness tear in his rotator cuff. While Jones' initial timetable for return was 2-4 weeks from the beginning of November, it appears that his return will likely be toward the latter end of that timeline.

Jones is expected to miss a minimum of 2-to-4 weeks after sustaining a right shoulder strain and small low-grade partial thickness tear in his rotator cuff.

EDGE Analysis

Jones suffered the injury in the second half of Tuesday's loss to Golden State, and this diagnosis will hold him out for a minimum of two weeks. The 26-year-old's status relies on his progression during treatment and rehabilitation, meaning he could possibly miss more than the four-week timetable set by the Pelicans. Through four regular-season outings thus far, Jones has averaged 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals-plus-blocks across 28.3 minutes per game. Jordan Hawkins (back) and Javonte Green are both candidates for an increased role while Jones is out.

Jones (shoulder) won't play during Friday's game versus the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Jones will miss his second straight contest while dealing with a right shoulder injury. With CJ McCollum (adductor) also sidelined, Jose Alvarado (back), Jordan Hawkins and Javonte Green should receive increased playing time.

Jones (shoulder) will not play in Wednesday's game versus Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Jones is dealing with a right shoulder strain -- which is a promising diagnosis as opposed to a dislocation of any type after his arm was fallen on while chasing a loose ball. Jones' next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus Indiana.

Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports. He will finish the contest with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Jones will miss the entire fourth quarter of Tuesday's contest while dealing with a right shoulder injury. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday's rematch with Golden State.

Jones is deemed questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the Warriors due to a right shoulder injury, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones tallied five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal Tuesday before exiting after Warriors Brandin Podziemski fell on his arm while diving for a loose ball. If Jones is unable to return, Jordan Hawkins and Javonte Green are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Jones (back) has checked back into Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones briefly exited Wednesday's contest after suffering what seemed to be a back injury that stemmed from a hard fall early in the third quarter. However, he's been cleared to return to the game and has checked back in.

Jones went to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Bulls with what seems to be a back injury, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones took a hard fall at the start of the second half after contesting a Nikola Vucevic layup. Jones was seen grabbing at his back before exiting the game and going to the locker room. With Zion Williamson (illness) already sidelined, Jones' injury leaves the Pels shorthanded in the frontcourt. Javonte Green and Yves Missi could see an increase in minutes while Jones is idle.

Jones is expected to serve as the Pelicans' starting center this season, Shams Charania of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones is one of the NBA's best defensive forwards but is now expected to operate as a small-ball center for New Orleans alongside Zion Williamson in the frontcourt. The departure of Jonas Valanciunas has left a gap at the position that could also be filled by rookie Yves Missi, but Jones' shot-blocking prowess at his size could earn him starting center minutes early on.