Jones (shoulder) agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension with New Orleans on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Jones will now be on the books for the next five years and has a player option for the 2029-30 campaign. He's currently rehabbing from shoulder surgery to repair a right torn rotator cuff but is expected back at full strength ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 season. Jones averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.9 steals through 20 games last season before suffering the shoulder injury.
The Pelicans announced that Jones underwent successful surgery Feb. 12 to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
Jones had the surgery performed in Los Angeles one day after the Pelicans announced that he would miss the rest of the 2024-25 season. Before going down with the injury Jan. 8, Jones appeared in 20 games and averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.1 three-pointers in 32.4 minutes per contest. He's expected to make a full recovery from surgery in advance of training camp in the fall.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Expected to miss rest of season
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Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said Tuesday that he expects Jones (shoulder) to miss the remainder of the season, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Jones is still recovering from the posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder that he sustained Jan. 8. He was spotted getting up some light shooting last week, but the Pelicans never offered any indication there was never any indication that he was close to returning to game action. Griffin didn't reveal whether or not Jones will get surgery to address the injury, or if the forward will be able to heal through rest and rehab. In 20 appearances before suffering the injury, Jones averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.1 three-pointers in 32.4 minutes.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Takes part in shootaround Monday
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Jones (shoulder) was spotted getting up some shots during the Pelicans' morning shootaround Monday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Jones remains without a timetable to make his return to game action as he recovers from the posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder that he sustained Jan. 8. Guillory notes that Jones' presence at shootaround marks the first time that the forward has been able to do anything on the court since suffering the injury. He's still likely weeks away from playing, and a clearer return date won't come into focus until he's taking contact in practices.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Out indefinitely with labrum tear
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The Pelicans announced Friday that Jones has been diagnosed with a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder following an MRI and is considered out indefinitely.
Injuries have played a big part in the Pelicans limping to a 7-31 start to the season, and the long-term loss of Jones represents another major blow. Though the Pelicans aren't offering a timeline for his return, injuries of this sort often entail multi-month absences, regardless of whether surgery is necessary. Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Trey Murphy (ankle) should eventually return from injuries and soak up more minutes at forward in Jones' absence, but in the short term, Brandon Boston, Jordan Hawkins and Javonte Green could all be thrust into larger roles.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Won't play against Philadelphia
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Jones (shoulder) is listed as out for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Jones will miss Friday's contest after suffering a right shoulder sprain against Portland on Wednesday. Brandon Boston and Javonte Green are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Jones' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boston.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Won't return Wednesday
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Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers. He finishes with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), an assist and two steals across 18 minutes.
Jones suffered an unspecified right shoulder injury -- the same shoulder that he strained earlier this season -- Wednesday and won't return. Considering the Pelicans are trailing by 22 points with one quarter to play, it's possible they're playing it safe with Jones. However, his injury history warrants additional attention ahead of the Pelicans' matchup with Philadelphia on Friday.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Heads to locker room
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Jones exited Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers with an apparent right shoulder injury, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Jones missed 18 consecutive games earlier this season with a right shoulder strain, and it appears as though that same shoulder is bothering him Wednesday. The 26-year-old's absence should leave more minutes for Brandon Boston and Javonte Green.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Totals four defensive counters
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Jones logged 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 110-98 victory over the Wizards.
Herbert made his usual impact as a three-and-D presence from New Orleans' first unit, hitting one three and collecting four defensive stoppers Sunday. Through his last 10 contests, the 26-year-old forward is now averaging 11.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.2 threes. Jones should continue absorbing additional playmaking responsibilities until Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) finally get back on the court for the Pelicans, but the extra usage might be hurting his efficiency, as Jones is shooting just 31.6 percent from downtown during this period.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Solid all-around performance
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Jones had 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 116-113 loss to the Clippers.
Jones has had rough outings over the last few games, especially in terms of scoring. However, he played well against the Clippers, missing only four shots on his way to 18 points, which could be a sign he's turning things around.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Stuffs stat sheet but shoots poorly
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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.
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.
Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Busy at both ends of court Sunday
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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.
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.
Jones embraced a bigger role on offense following the exit of Brandon Ingram (ankle), and the former 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.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Logs four steals in return
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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.
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.
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