James Jones SG/SF FA Tue 12/13/16 10:59 PM
James Jones
SG/SF FA
Jones will join the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Cavaliers have decided to rest LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving in the second game of their current back-to-back set. That affords Jones an opportunity to jump into the starting lineup, which should allow the 36-year-old veteran a chance to up his playing time. Jones has seen action in just three of the Cavaliers' last six games, but will be in line to see extended run Wednesday. He'll be joined in the top unit by DeAndre Liggins, Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith and Tristan Thompson.
James Jones SG/SF FA Wed 11/16/16 9:42 AM
James Jones
SG/SF FA
Jones (coach's decision) didn't play in Tuesday's 121-117 win over the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has long been one of LeBron James' favorite teammates and is beloved by many others in the Cavs' locker room, but that's about the extent of the 36-year-old's value at this stage of his career. He's only made three appearances in the Cavs' 10 games, totaling a combined eight minutes.
James Jones SG/SF FA Tue 8/2/16 1:54 PM
James Jones
SG/SF FA
Jones reached an agreement with the Cavaliers on Tuesday to return on a one-year, $1.55 million contract for the 2016-17 season, Shams Charania of The Vertical reports.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Jones will be back in Cleveland, and this will mark his sixth straight season playing on a minimum contract. While the veteran's role has diminished considerably over the past few years, he remains a valuable locker room presence and close confidant of defending Finals MVP LeBron James. Like James, Jones will be seeking his seventh consecutive Finals appearance.
James Jones SG/SF FA Mon 6/6/16 9:05 AM
James Jones
SG/SF FA
Jones went without a point (0-2 FT) and grabbed two rebounds in nine minutes during Sunday's 110-77 Game 2 loss to the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has played in each of the last four postseason games, all of which have been blowouts. Unfortunately, the Cavs have been beaten soundly by the Warriors in both contests so far this series, so Jones' presence on the court hasn't been a welcome development. He'll remain outside of the rotation if Wednesday's Game 3 matchup in Cleveland proves more competitive.
James Jones SG/SF FA Tue 5/3/16 3:03 PM
James Jones
SG/SF FA
Jones (coach's decision) didn't see the floor in Monday's 104-93 Game 1 win over the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
The Cavs have kept Jones active for all five of their postseason games to date, but the veteran hasn't got off the bench in any of the last three contests. With coach Tyronn Lue tightening his rotation as the stakes become higher in the playoffs, Jones likely won't see the floor outside of blowouts.
James Jones SG/SF FA Wed 3/30/16 9:29 AM
James Jones
SG/SF FA
Jones finished with 10 points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, and one steal in eight minutes during the Cavaliers' 106-100 loss to the Rockets on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
After appearing in just two games during February, Jones has at least seen the floor in six March matchups. With that being said, Jones doesn't do much besides score anymore, and the last time he put up 10 points was back on Jan. 2. Even assuming that Cavaliers' coach Tyronn Lue will continue to rest LeBron James and his stars here and there as the regular season winds down, Jones' impact in fantasy is minimal at best.
James Jones SG/SF FA Tue 2/16/16 11:24 AM
James Jones
SG/SF FA
Jones (coach's decision) hasn't played in the Cavaliers' last seven games and has played a total of two minutes in the last 10 games.
EDGE Analysis
Interim coach Tyronn Lue has effectively eliminated Jones' spot from the rotation, which comes as an unsurprising development with the 35-year-old shooting 37 percent from the field and 35.5 percent from beyond the arc this season. Spot-up shooting is essentially Jones' only skill at this stage of his career, and since he's not doing that particularly well right now, there's little reason for Lue to hand him playing time.
James Jones SG/SF FA Sat 1/30/16 10:26 AM
James Jones
SG/SF FA
Jones played two minutes in the win over Detroit on Friday. He did not attempt a shot.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has not scored in the last six games and has not attempted a shot in his last five games. He still offers another perimeter shooter, but it remains to be seen if Tyronn Lue will give him significant minutes.
James Jones SG/SF FA Mon 1/18/16 11:23 PM
James Jones
SG/SF FA
Jones managed eight points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one assist in 11 minutes during the Cavaliers' 132-98 loss against the Warriors on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has appeared in only four of the Cavaliers' nine games this month, and did not see the court in the team's four previous contests. Given that he is averaging fewer than 10 minutes per game on the season, Jones is not a trustworthy option in fantasy.
James Jones SG/SF FA Sat 12/26/15 2:55 PM
James Jones
SG/SF FA
Jones played only two minutes in Friday's 89-83 loss to the Warriors. He recorded no points and two rebounds.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has appeared in each of the Cavs' last three games since the returns of Kyrie Irving (knee) and Iman Shumpert (groin), but he appears at extreme risk of dropping out of the rotation. Matthew Dellavedova and Shumpert have both seen their roles grow of late as the top two backcourt players on the second unit, and with Mo Williams and Richard Jefferson also clawing for playing time, Jones may ultimately be a casualty.