Jones recently signed a four-year, $54 million contract with New Orleans, indicating that the franchise sees him as an important part of their core. The 24-year-old forward is unlikely to put up gaudy numbers, but his consistency with his availability and production is a positive asset for fantasy managers. Jones played in 68 games in 2022-23 after making 78 appearances in the previous season. Last year, he averaged 9.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals in 29.5 minutes on 46.9/33.5/76.4 shooting splits. While his efficiency isn't abysmal, it also isn't a major positive. A large portion of Jones' fantasy value comes from his defensive production, as he ranked eighth in the NBA in steals per game last year. Although the Pelicans' roster is largely unchanged going into 2023-24, the potential for Zion Williamson to start the year healthy and the emergence of Trey Murphy could push Jones out of his starting job. That said, Murphy's off-season knee injury could open minutes for Jones. The forward started in all 66 of his appearances in 2022-23. Overall, Jones is better-suited for eight-category formats in fantasy, though he's mostly a deep-league target. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $53.83 million contract with the Pelicans in July of 2023.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Herbert Jones was born in October 1998 in Greensboro, Alabama. Jones is the son of Walter Sr. and Verlander Jones. His older brother, Walter Jr, played college basketball for Texas-Rio Grande Valley and Alabama A&M. Jones played varsity basketball since he was in seventh grade at Sunshine High School. Before the school closed in 2015, he helped his team make the Class 1A state finals as he played alongside his brother and was coached by his dad. For his junior season, Jones transferred to Hale County High School. During his senior year of high school, he won the Class 4A player of the year, averaging 16.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists and leading his school to its first-ever state title. Jones committed to the University of Alabama and averaged 5.3 points in his first two seasons. During his junior year, Jones averaged 7.9 points and 6.4 rebounds and was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team. After returning for his senior season, Jones was named SEC Player of the Year and SEC Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 11.2 points, 6.6. Rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. Jones was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans.
Staying in New Orleans
FNew Orleans Pelicans
June 30, 2023
Jones agreed to a four-year, $54 million contract with the Pelicans on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS The Pelicans declined Jones' team option Thursday, but their plan was always to re-sign him to an extension. Jones is likely to play a big role for the Pelicans for the next few years, as he's already established himself as one of the best young defenders in the league. Jones compiled averages of 9.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 29.5 minutes per game over 66 starts during his second NBA season in 2022-23.
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Stat Review
How does Herbert Jones compare to other players?
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Free Throw Rate
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Offensive Rebound %
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Defensive Rebound %
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Total Rebound %
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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Turnover %
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True Shooting %
56.7%
Effective Field Goal %
52.5%
3-Point Attempt Rate
33.3%
Free Throw Rate
32.1%
Offensive Rebound %
5.6%
Defensive Rebound %
10.0%
Total Rebound %
7.8%
Assist %
11.1%
Steal %
2.3%
Block %
2.1%
Turnover %
10.6%
Usage %
14.5%
Fantasy Points Per Game
23.7
Fantasy Points Per Minute
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Didn't expect to sign massive deal
FNew Orleans Pelicans
August 21, 2023
Jones told Christian Clark of the New Orleans Times-Picayune on Sunday that he didn't expect to sign a lucrative long-term contract at this stage of his career. "It was crazy, to say the least. It was just, like, crazy how quick it happens to be honest. ... It just felt like the time had flown by almost," the third-year Pelicans forward said.
ANALYSIS Jones is known for his perimeter defense but has made strides on offense as well, and he ended the 2022-23 season with averages of 9.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 66 starts for the Pelicans last season. His defensive approach fits nicely in an offense-oriented roster led by Zion Williamson, who has struggled to stay on the court, CJ McCollum, who ended last season dealing with a thumb problem, and Brandon Ingram.
Despite a slow start to his rookie season, Jones ended as a must-roster player across all category leagues come April, thanks mainly to his productivity in the steals department. Playing in 78 of a possible 82 games, Jones compiled averages of 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.8 blocks in just under 30 minutes per game. His durability saw him end the campaign as a top-40 talent in total value -- an outcome that no one could have seen coming. The Pelicans have once again upgraded their roster, and while there will be more competition for minutes, Jones has established himself as an essential part of the rotation. His lack of peripheral contributions limits his overall upside, but he has a genuine chance of putting together another top-100 season despite the Pelicans' depth.
Jones was selected by the Pelicans with the 35th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Jones is a great all-around player who built a reputation as a strong defender at Alabama. In his senior collegiate season, the 22-year-old averaged 11.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks in 27.3 minutes. The 6-foot-8 forward could play a depth role for a Pelicans team that will have significant roster turnover in 2021-22.
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Submits career-high 35 in win
FNew Orleans Pelicans
April 6, 2023
Jones tallied a career-high 35 points (11-21 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT) to go with seven rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 44 minutes in Wednesday's 138-131 overtime win over the Grizzlies.
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Supplies well-rounded line in win
FNew Orleans Pelicans
April 2, 2023
Jones finished Saturday's 122-114 win over the Clippers with 12 points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 30 minutes.
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Bounces back in steals column
FNew Orleans Pelicans
March 29, 2023
Jones recorded 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds, four rebounds and two steals across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 120-109 loss to the Warriors.
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Falls flat Thursday
FNew Orleans Pelicans
March 24, 2023
Jones chipped in two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 115-96 win over Charlotte.
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