Herbert Jones
#2SF · New Orleans Pelicans
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 289 | 10.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 46.0% | 35.0% | 82.2% |
| 2025-26 | 49 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 38.3% | 30.3% | 81.0% |
| 2024-25 | 20 | 10.3 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 43.6% | 30.6% | 82.5% |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 39.0% | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$28.8M
AAV
$5.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Herbert Jones's contract with the New Orleans Pelicans grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $5.8M per year over 5 years, this is a role player contract. Herbert's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 27 years old, Herbert is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Herbert Jones earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 289 career games, Herbert has averaged 10.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. Herbert's strongest metric is FG% at 4595.7, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 2.5, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Herbert ranks 31st in overall performance. Herbert will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Current Sentiment
Herbert Jones faces mixed perception as a solid defender with inconsistent scoring and injury concerns. Recent highlights show flashes, but C+ performance grade disappoints fans expecting more development. Contract value questioned given limited offensive impact despite modest $5.8M annual salary. Trade speculation and lineup uncertainty dominate discourse, positioning him as potential asset. Fan confidence leans pessimistic—injury issues and role ambiguity overshadow defensive reputation currently.
Transaction History
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