KAI JONES NEWS

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

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

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Team option picked up for 2023-24 The Hornets exercised Jones' third-year team option for 2023-24 on Thursday.

Impact Jones will become a restricted free agent after the 2024-25 season, so the Hornets still have two seasons of team control left. Jones has yet to make much of an impact with the Hornets in his first two seasons, averaging just 3.0 minutes in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets relying on LaMelo Ball, young draft picks to emerge

The Charlotte Hornets are relying on the continued growth of All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball and the development of a host of young draft picks to help them take the next step aft...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets' James Bouknight, Kai Jones eager for a chance. Will they get it this season? Draft-class teammates Kai Jones, JT Thor and James Bouknight are hopeful of having larger roles this season with the Hornets under coach Ste...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Hornets' James Bouknight, Kai Jones eager for a chance. Will they get it this season? Draft-class teammates Kai Jones, JT Thor and James Bouknight are hopeful of having larger roles this season with the Hornets under coach Ste...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM

Mann leads Thunder past Kings 86-80 in Summer League play

Tre Mann finished with 15 points and seven assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 86-80 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Summer League

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kai Jones' struggles, LiAngelo Ball's return dot the Hornets' summer league landscape Kai Jones, a first-round pick for the Charlotte Hornets, expects more out of himself.

JULY 10, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Grimes, Knicks top Warriors 101-88 despite Moody's 34 points

Quentin Grimes had 24 points and eight assists, Jericho Sims scored 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting from the field and the New York Knicks overcame Moses Moody’s 34 points to beat the...

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled to parent club Jones was recalled from the G League's Greensboro Swarm to the Hornets on Monday.

Impact The Swarm's season is now over after not making the G League playoffs, so Jones -- along with JT Thor, James Bouknight, Arnoldas Kulboka and Scottie Lewis -- will join the NBA squad for the final week of the regular season. Jones is averaging 1.1 points and 3.1 minutes across 19 appearances with the Hornets this season.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte puts road win streak on the line against New York

Charlotte is looking to extend its four-game road win streak with a victory against New York

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami plays Charlotte, looks for 5th straight road win

Miami heads into a matchup with Charlotte as winners of four road games in a row

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back with parent club Jones was recalled to the Hornets on Monday.

Impact Jones tallied 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocks during Sunday's G League loss to the Lakeland Magic. The rookie hasn't surpassed more than six minutes of action in any of his 16 appearances with the parent club.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE