Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans is out for the rest of the season due to a torn right labrum. The injury was reported on January 8, 2025, and he will not take the court for the team moving forward.
Herbert Jones has played in 20 games this season, averaging 10.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage stands at 43.6%, while his three-point shooting percentage is 30.6%. In the games he participated in, the Pelicans averaged 111.5 points per game.
In terms of advanced stats, Jones finished in the top 5 at his position in points in 3 of the 20 games played. He also ranked in the top 5 in fantasy points in 3 games and in rebounds in 5 games. Additionally, he had the most assists at his position in 2 games and finished in the top 5 in assists in 11 games.
Since Jones’s absence, the Pelicans have struggled, with a record of 7-26 in the games he did not play. The team averaged 109.1 points per game during this period. His contributions on the court have been significant, as indicated by the team’s performance with and without him.
