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February 10, 2026
Tabbed questionable
Jones (concussion) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Analysis
Jones has missed back-to-back games due to a concussion, but he has a chance to return Wednesday night. Julian Strawther has filled in for Jones in the starting lineup and would likely do so again if Jones can't play Wednesday.
February 8, 2026
Out for Monday
Jones (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis
Jones will need to clear concussion protocol before he's allowed to return, and he's not there yet. Monday will mark his second straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
February 6, 2026
Ruled out for Saturday
Jones (concussion protocol) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Jones exited Wednesday's double-overtime loss to the Knicks early due to a head contusion and will miss Saturday's contest while in the league's concussion protocol. His next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against Cleveland. In the meantime, Tim Hardaway, Julian Strawther and Bruce Brown are candidates for increased playing time.
February 5, 2026
Gets standard contract
The Nuggets will convert Jones (head) from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract ahead of their next game Saturday in Chicago, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
Analysis
Jones had reached his allotted limit of 50 games as an active player at the NBA level, so converting him to a standard deal was a necessity in ensuring his availability for the remainder of the season. The second-year forward will now turn his focus toward getting healthy, after he was forced out of Wednesday's double-overtime loss to the Knicks with a head contusion and was sent in for a concussion evaluation. Across his 46 appearances on the season, Jones has connected on 50.5 percent of his attempts from the field while averaging 6.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 23.6 minutes per contest.
February 5, 2026
Early exit Wednesday
Jones exited Wednesday's 134-127 double-overtime loss to the Knicks after the first quarter due to a head contusion and didn't return. He finished with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, one steal and one block.
Analysis
Jones suffered the injury when he butted heads with the Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns late in the first quarter. Per Katy Winge of Altitude Sports, Jones was being evaluated for a concussion, and the Nuggets didn't want to risk his health by having him return. Even if Jones doesn't land in concussion protocol and is cleared in advance of Nuggets' next game Saturday in Chicago, he could still be inactive for the contest. Jones has now been active for the maximum 50 games allotted to two-way players, so the Nuggets will need to convert him to a standard NBA contract in order for him to be eligible to play again this season.
February 5, 2026
Questionable to return Wednesday
Jones (head) is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis
Jones went to the locker room after colliding with Karl-Anthony Towns in the first quarter, and the former is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Wednesday's game. Julian Strawther and Bruce Brown should see more minutes off the bench for as long as Jones is sidelined.
February 4, 2026
Back in lineup Wednesday
Jones is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Knicks.
Analysis
After he was inactive for Tuesday's 124-121 loss to the Knicks, Jones will return to action Wednesday as a member of Denver's starting five. Since Jones will be active for his 50th game of the season Wednesday, the Nuggets will need to convert his two-way deal to a standard NBA contract in order for him to be eligible to play again this season. Jalen Pickett will head to the bench to make room on the top unit for Jones, who is averaging 7.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers, 1.0 steals and 0.9 assists in 28.4 minutes per game in 34 outings since becoming a regular starter in late November.
