KAI JONES NEWS

ICYMI: Longhorns Ex Kai Jones Posterizes Victor Wembanyama Former Texas Longhorns forward Kai Jones stole the show on what was supposed to be a big opening night for San Antonio Spurs forward Victor...

JULY 9, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

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JULY 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hornets' Kai Jones isn't feeling the offseason pressure: 'I'm having the most fun ever' The Charlotte power forward is trying to earn more playing time and a regular rotation spot for the 2023-24 season in a pressure-packed offs...

JULY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Why It Is Time To Panic With Kai Jones Charlotte’s 2021 first round pick had a ROUGH night against the Spurs.

JULY 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Likely to be rested Friday Jones could be in line to be rested for Friday's game against the Bulls, per Sam Perley of Hornets.com.

Impact While it's worth noting that Jones is not on the Hornets official injury report, earlier in the week coach Steve Clifford revealed that he plans to rotate his three centers for the rest of the regular season. Nick Richards got the day off Sunday against Dallas, and Mark Williams sat out Tuesday against OKC, so in all likelihood it will be Jones' turn to sit Friday night against Chicago.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Operates as primary backup Jones finished Thursday's 115-96 loss to the Pelicans with four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds and one block over 20 minutes.

Impact With Mark Williams (thumb) sidelined, Jones continues to operate as the primary backup center behind Nick Richards. Jones hasn't scored well in the role over the past six games (4.8 PPG), but he's providing deep-league fantasy managers with some rebounds (5.3) and defensive numbers (2.0 combined blocks-plus-steals) in his 18.3 minutes.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Williams' status for rest of Hornets' season is murky. Kai Jones is ready to step in “It’s important for me because I get to show everybody what I’m capable of,” Charlotte’s Jones said after a 120-104 loss to Cleveland on Tue...

MARCH 15, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Makes impact as backup center Jones provided six points (2-5 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 18 minutes during Saturday's 119-111 loss to Utah.

Impact Jones' 18 minutes marked his most playing time since Dec. 9. The absence of Mark Williams (thumb) opened up a spot in the rotation for Jones, who stepped in as the Hornets' backup center while Nick Richards moved into the starting five. While the 22-year-old delivered strong numbers in the rebounds and blocks categories during his limited time on the court, Jones will likely fall back out of the rotation sooner rather than later, unless Williams' injury is more significant than the Hornets are letting on.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another injury thrust Kai Jones into Hornets' lineup. It's up to him to take advantage With PJ Washington sidelined, Kai Jones is the first player off the bench as the Charlotte Hornets defeat the Miami Heat 108-103 on Saturday...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Recalled from G League Jones will join the Hornets and will be available for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact Jones has split time between the NBA and G League and will provide the Hornets with extra frontcourt depth Saturday. He has not appeared in an NBA game since Jan 24.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to G League The Hornets assigned Jones to the Greensboro Swarm of the G League on Wednesday.

Impact Jones will be available for Wednesday's game versus the Charge. The second-year big man is averaging 2.7 points and 1.9 rebounds in 8.8 minutes across 27 NBA appearances this season, but he should garner a larger role in the G League.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Isn't Kai Jones in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest? We’re confused and we need answers.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Set to return against Spurs Jones (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game versus San Antonio, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.

Impact Jones will return from a 10-game absence Wednesday after being upgraded from doubtful to available with a left ankle sprain. The second-year big man averaged 1.6 points and 0.6 rebounds in 4.0 minutes across his previous five appearances.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Wednesday Jones (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Jones is doubtful with a left ankle sprain for a second straight contest. His expected absence shouldn't impact head coach Steve Clifford's rotation.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Hawks.

Impact As expected, Jones won't play after initially being listed as doubtful with a left ankle sprain. He's not a regular part of Charlotte's rotation, so his absence shouldn't impact head coach Steve Clifford's rotation.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Monday Jones is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Hawks with a left ankle sprain.

Impact Even with Mason Plumlee no longer around in Charlotte, Jones hasn't been able to get into the rotation over the past two games, so his availability -- or lack thereof -- in Monday's contest won't have much of an impact in fantasy basketball.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to NBA Jones has been recalled from Greensboro to join the Hornets on Saturday.

Impact Jones is fresh off a pair of double-doubles with the Swarm and has earned a temporary spot in Charlotte. With Mason Plumlee traded at the deadline, Jones figures to be the third center on the depth chart behind Mark Williams and Nick Richards.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA club Charlotte recalled Jones from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Sunday.

Impact The Hornets elevated Jones and Theo Maledon for Sunday's matchup against the Heat. Jones is averaging 2.7 points and 1.9 rebounds in 8.8 minutes across 27 NBA appearances this season, so his availability shouldn't impact Charlotte's rotation.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA club Charlotte recalled Jones from the G League's Greensboro Swarm to the NBA club Tuesday.

Impact Jones totaled 37 points (16-21 FG), 16 rebounds, five assists, five blocks and four steals in 55 minutes across two appearances during his latest G League stint. However, he's unlikely to see a major role with the NBA club, as he hasn't played more than five minutes for the Hornets since Dec. 16.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts with 30-point double-double Jones posted 30 points (12-16 FG, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, three steals, two assists and two blocks in 41 minutes during Saturday's 131-124 loss to Capital City.

Impact Jones made his first appearance for Greensboro in Saturday's loss, posting a 30-point, 10-rebound double-double in his debut. Jones has averaged 2.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in limited time off the bench in 23 NBA appearances for Charlotte this season.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Podcast | Kai Jones Fever On this week’s episode of The Vault, Chase and James both have Kai Jones fever following his entry into the Hornets rotation. They also disc...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gaining foothold in rotation Jones tallied nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one block across 28 minutes in Friday's 110-108 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Heading into Friday's contest, Jones had moved into a small role in the rotation as the primary backup at power forward to P.J. Washington. Jones played seven or eight minutes in each of the previous three games, but he saw his playing time tick up dramatically Friday while Washington found himself in foul trouble. The increase in minutes had a big hand in Jones producing his best line of the season, but this type of performance shouldn't be viewed as the norm for the second-year big man. He's likely to see his minutes dip back into the 10-to-15 range Monday in Boston if Washington avoids foul trouble and if Gordon Hayward (shoulder) is available to play.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oubre scores 28, Hornets snap T-Wolves' 5-game win streak

Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 28 points, and the Charlotte Hornets stopped Minnesota’s five-game win streak with a 110-108 victory over Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Kai Jones Throws Down a Sweet Slam Dunk What a play!

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

WATCH: Kai Jones Throws Down a Sweet Slam Dunk What a play!

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM