Herbert Jones Injury Status Update for April 10th, 2026
Herbert Jones of the Pelicans has been ruled out and will not play today. Herbert was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 25th game Herbert has missed this season.
Herbert Jones Season Averages
Herbert's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pelicans rotation. Across 55 games this season, he's averaging 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game while playing 28.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.4 | 8.8 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 8.5 |
Pelicans Performance With & Without Herbert Jones
The numbers tell a clear story about Herbert's value to the Pelicans. With Herbert in the lineup this season, the team is 22-33. Without him, they've gone 4-21. The Pelicans's net rating is 4.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Herbert plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 22-33 | 4-21 | — |
| Off Rating | 113.1 | 113.3 | +0.2 |
| Def Rating | 116.0 | 120.6 | +4.6 |
| Net Rating | -2.9 | -7.3 | -4.5 |
| PPG | 114.8 | 116.7 | +2.0 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Herbert Jones?
When Herbert sits, other Pelicans players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Micah Peavy stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Herbert has been out this season, Micah Peavy has averaged 3.5 additional field goal attempts and 9.2 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.5 | MPG: +9.2
Herbert Jones Betting Trends
For bettors, Herbert's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Pelicans's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Herbert has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Jones) Trey Murphy III AST OVER: 14-5 (+10.0u, 3.5 / +102 avg. line) Jeremiah Fears STL UNDER: 9-1 (+8.0u, 1.4 / -146 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Herbert Jones's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pelicans @ Celtics - April 10, 2026 New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (Out) Saddiq Bey (Out) Trey Murphy III (Out) Dejounte Murray (Out) Herbert Jones (Out) Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Herbert's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pelicans.