The Dallas Mavericks have been evaluating trade options this season, looking to acquire either some frontcourt help or a defensive ace on the wing. One player they’d been checking in on will be on the shelf for the time being.
The New Orleans Pelicans announced that wing Herbert Jones will be out indefinitely after tearing his labrum in his right shoulder. While no timeline has been released yet, a torn labrum can take up to six months to recover from.
Jones was averaging 10.3 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.3 APG, and 1.9 SPG while shooting 43.6% from the floor but just 30.6% from three. New Orleans has had a rough year, dealing with injuries all over the roster. Those inconsistent lineups are likely why Jones saw his three-point shooting dip from the 41.8% he shot last season…