Herbert Jones Out for Pelicans with Shoulder Injury
Herbert Jones, the small forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, is dealing with a shoulder injury. He will not play in their upcoming games. This injury has been troubling him since January 8, 2025.
What It Means
The absence of Herbert Jones is significant for the Pelicans. Jones has been averaging 10.2 points per game this season. His shooting percentage is 43.6%, and he contributes 3.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
With Jones out, Trey Murphy III might see more playing time at small forward. Murphy is currently averaging 20.7 points per game and plays about 34 minutes each game. This could be an opportunity for him to step up in Jones’ absence.
