DAMIAN JONES NEWS

Back in bench role Jones isn't starting Monday's game against Chicago.

Impact Jones finished with six points, two boards, three assists, one steal and one block in Saturday's spot start, but with Domantas Sabonis back in action, he'll head to the bench. He's averaging 6.7 points and 3.9 rebounds in his last seven games utilized off the bench.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for absent Sabonis Jones will start Saturday's game against the Jazz, Brenden Nunes of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact With Domantas Sabonis (personal) out, Jones will get the nod. He played 37 minutes in Sabonis' first absence and posted eight points, seven boards, four steals and two assists.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from field Thursday Jones produced 10 points (5-5 FG), seven rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Thursday's 115-112 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Jones logged his most playing time since Feb. 8 thanks largely to starter Domantas Sabonis' foul trouble that limited him to 28 minutes. The former made the most of his time on the court, making all five of his field-goal attempts and ranking second on the club with seven boards. Jones had played in only four of Sacramento's previous seven games entering Thursday, averaging a paltry 5.0 points and 2.0 boards over that stretch.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Ingram scores 33 points, Pelicans roll past Kings

Brandon Ingram scored 33 points on 15-of-19 shooting and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Sacramento Kings 125-95 for their third straight victory

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to bench Jones will come off the bench Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Jones delivered 18 points (9-11 FG), six rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 29 minutes in a spot start Tuesday but will shift back to the bench Wednesday. Domantas Sabonis will make his Kings debut, and Richaun Holmes (personal) is available after a one-game absence, so Jones figures to have a more limited role.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in spot start Jones tallied 18 points (9-11 FG), six rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 29 minutes Tuesday in the Kings' 134-114 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Filling in as the starting center in place of Richaun Holmes (personal), Jones was one of the few positive contributors for Sacramento in the blowout loss. Jones has been on the upswing of late with averages of 13.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 blocks in 23.8 minutes per game over his last four outings, but his playing-time outlook will take a significant hit once Holmes returns and the newly acquired Domantas Sabonis is cleared to make his Sacramento debut.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting with Holmes out Jones will start Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Jones gets the nod with Richaun Holmes (personal) a late scratch. In four previous starts, Jones has averaged 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 22.5 minutes.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Explosive off bench Jones ended with 17 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 126-114 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Jones received equal playing time to starter Richaun Holmes and was easily the more effective big man for the Kings. Jones outscored, out-assisted and out-swatted Holmes while matching his teammate with four rebounds. Each center has logged 70 total minutes over Sacramento's last three contests.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Jones (ankle) is available for Tuesday's matchup against the Celtics, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Impact Jones has been in his typical reserve role over the past three games, with averages of 3.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 17.3 minutes. That's not expected to change Tuesday.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable for Tuesday Jones is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Celtics due to left ankle soreness.

Impact Jones popped up on the injury report Monday, so it's unclear when he suffered the injury. If he's unable to suit up, Tristan Thompson may seen an increased role behind Richaun Holmes and Alex Len.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Poor shooting in return Jones (COVID-19 protocols) netted two points (1-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes off the bench Sunday in the Kings' 118-112 loss to the Rockets.

Impact The Kings welcomed both Jones and Richaun Holmes back from the health and safety protocols Sunday, with the latter getting the starting nod at center. The two were part of a three-way timeshare at center that also included Alex Len, though the bulk of the minutes should go to Holmes once he eventually ramps up following his two-plus-week absence. Jones enjoyed a brief run as the Kings' starting center while Holmes was out to begin January, but Jones won't have much fantasy value outside of deeper leagues now that the Sacramento is at full strength at the position.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gordon's late basket helps Rockets hold off Kings 118-112

Christian Wood had 23 points and 14 rebounds, Eric Gordon made a clutch bucket with 12.5 seconds remaining and the Houston Rockets held off the Sacramento Kings 118-112 on Sunday

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available off bench Sunday Jones (conditioning) will be available for Sunday's contest against the Rockets, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Jones is expected to return after a four-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols. Richaun Holmes also returned from protocols, so the Kings should have their usual center rotation back for the first time in January.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Rockets Jones (conditioning) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Rockets, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Jones has missed the past four games. Richaun Holmes (conditioning) is also questionable, so the Kings could be getting a normal center rotation back.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento and Houston meet in conference showdown

Sacramento and Houston will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference opponents

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bagley's breakout game leads Kings past Rockets, 126-115

Marvin Bagley III had season highs of 26 points and 13 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 126-114

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clears protocols, out Friday Jones has cleared the league's health and safety protocols but remains out Friday against the Rockets due to conditioning issues.

Impact Jones landed in the league's health and safety protocols Sunday and will now be cleared to rejoin the team. While he'll remain sidelined Friday, he'll have another chance to return Sunday against Houston.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento hosts conference foe Houston

The Kings will play host to conference opponent Houston

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James, Los Angeles set for matchup against Sacramento

LeBron James leads Los Angeles into a matchup with Sacramento averaging 28.9 points per game

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cavs hold off late rally, send Kings to 5th straight loss

Jarret Allen had 18 points and 17 rebounds, Darius Garland also had a double-double and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Sacramento Kings 109-108

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings face the Cavaliers on 4-game skid

Sacramento looks to end its four-game losing streak when the Kings' play Cleveland

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anfernee Simons scores 31, Portland beats Sacramento 103-88

Anfernee Simons led all scorers with 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Sacramento Kings their fourth straight loss, 103-88 on Sunday night

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fox's late scoring surge pushes Kings past Heat 115-113

De’Aaron Fox scored 11 of his 24 points over the final six minutes, including two free throws with 6.2 seconds left, and the Sacramento Kings ended the Miami Heat’s five-game winni...

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haliburton helps Kings topple short-handed Thunder 117-111

Tyrese Haliburton had 24 points and 10 assists, and the Sacramento Kings held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-111

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clippers hold off Kings 105-89, snap 3-game skid

Eric Bledsoe scored 19 points, Paul George had 17 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Sacramento Kings 105-89

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS