Jones (ribs) didn't participate in Friday's practice, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

After sitting out Wednesday's preseason tilt against the Mavericks due to the rib injury, it doesn't seem likely that Jones will be healthy in time to suit up for Sunday's exhibition tilt versus Orlando. There's been no indication from the Rockets yet that Jones' injury will linger into the regular season, so his fantasy draft stock should remain on stable ground for the time being.

Jones (ribs) will not play in Wednesday's preseason game.

Jones aggravated his rib injury during Tuesday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, so coach Kevin McHale said the team will give him the night off as the Rockets play their first back-to-back set of the year. Jones scored four points on 1-of-7 shooting to go with eight rebonds and two assists in 20 minutes Tuesday night.

Jones (ribs) returned to practice Sunday, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.

Jones had been dealing with bruised ribs stemming from a practice earlier in the week, but the brief time off seems to have been all he needed in order to nurse himself back to full health. Look for Jones to see the court in the Rockets' preseason opener Tuesday in Memphis.

Jones (ribs) did not practice Friday, Calvin Watkins of ESPN reports.

Jones was held out for the second straight day due to bruised ribs sustained earlier in the week. He's without a firm timetable, but the ailment should subside well before the start of the regular season.

Jones was held out of Thursday's practice with bruised ribs, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.

Jones was hit in the midsection during Wednesday's session, and the Rockets opted to play it safe by holding him out. The injury isn't being viewed as serious, so it should just be a matter of days before Jones returns to practice as a full participant.

Jones sat out the majority of the season, battling injuries (leg/ribs/illness). He averaged 11.7 points, 0.4 three-pointers, 6.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 0.5 steals in 27 minutes per game through 33 games in 2014-15.

The 23-year-old, who is under team control through 2016-17, finished his third NBA season with solid production in the playoffs, though he missed long stretches of the regular season due to his nagging injuries. Jones played in just 10 games before the All-Star break, averaging 9.3 points, 0.4 three-pointers, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 0.5 steals in 23 minutes per game. His production was better after the All-Star break, mostly because his injuries subsided, where he averaged 12.7 points, 0.4 three-pointers, 7.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.9 blocks, and 0.6 steals in 29 minutes per game through the remaining 23 games he appeared in. Should Jones and Donatas Montiejunas both stay healthy next season, they will most likely share minutes next to Dwight Howard, limiting Jones' overall production.

Jones had 12 points (6-12 FG), two rebounds, a steal, and three blocks in 26 minutes off the bench Thursday.

Jones bounced back from a dreadful 2-for-10 outing in Game 1 to post solid numbers Thursday. Despite Josh Smith's poor play in Game 2, Jones will likely continue in a bench role. That said, Jones has proven this postseason that he can provide solid production whether he's starting or coming off the bench.

Jones will come off the bench Tuesday for Game 5 against the Clippers, Rockets Play-by-Play announcer Craig Ackerman reports.

Jones will be supplanted by Josh Smith in the starting lineup as the Rockets look to stave off elimination Tuesday.

Jones posted 12 points, two rebounds, and one assist during 25 minutes of action Friday against the Clippers in Game 3.

Jones continues to start for the Rockets but often gives up his spot on the court to Josh Smith off the bench. This dynamic has held Jones to an average of 22.7 minutes during the second-round series and that's likely the amount of run he'll receive moving forward as well.

Jones was held to five points on 1-of-6 shooting over 22 minutes Tuesday against Dallas.

Jones was hit in the nose at least two times during the game, causing a bloody nose that sidelined him until the trainers could get it under control. He did manage to pull down six rebounds during his time on the floor and possibly could have played more, but Josh Smith had a big game at power forward off the bench. Jones should be able to get his usual allotment of minutes in Game 3

Jones posted 14 points, six rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 30 minutes of action Friday against the Spurs.

Jones is averaging 9.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2.2 blocks over the last five games. He's contributing enough to be worth owning in standard leagues, in spite of his decreased production ever since returning back from injury.

Jones will play his regular allotment of minutes Thursday at Dallas.

Jones missed six outings due to a collapsed lung but will nonetheless play both ends of a back-to-back. On Wednesday, Jones thoroughly impressed, posting 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-6 FT), seven rebounds, seven blocks, three assists, and one steal in 32 minutes. Because he's earned 31 minutes per game as a starter this season, he should take on a similar workload Thursday.

Jones is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Mavs, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Jones, who returned to action Wednesday against the Kings after missing six games with a collapsed lung, is not cleared to fly with the team, so he'll have to make the drive from Houston to Dallas. Assuming he doesn't encounter any travel hiccups, he'll be available on the second night of the back-to-back set. Jones impressed in 32 minutes Wednesday, putting up 16 points, seven rebounds and seven blocks in the victory.

Jones scored 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-6 FT) with seven rebounds, three assists, seven blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's win over the Kings.

Jones was a game time decision coming into this one after missing six games with a partially collapsed lung. The Rockets play their second leg of a back-to-back Thursday against the Mavericks. Dwight Howard will play in this game, so check back prior to tip-off to make sure the Rockets do not rest Jones as they ease him back into it.

Jones (ribs) is starting Wednesday's game against the Kings, FOX 26 KRIV reports.

After six games missed due to a collapsed lung, Jones will return in a starting role. His potential workload is unknown, but in 16 nods this season, he's averaged 15.4 points (on 55 percent shooting), nine rebounds, 1.6 blocks, 0.8 steals, and 0.7 assists in 31 minutes.

Jones (ribs) confirmed that he will return Wednesday against the Kings.

As expected, Jones will be back after missing six games with a collapsed lung. Stay away from him in daily formats, however, as he'll be on a minutes restriction, per coach Kevin McHale.

Jones (ribs) thinks he'll be able to play Wednesday against the Kings, Jenny Dial Creech of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Jones has been listed questionable since Tuesday afternoon, and after going through Wednesday's shootaround he would appear to have a good chance to get back on the floor after missing six games due to a collapsed lung. If he's given the green light, it's unclear whether he'll re-enter the starting lineup or come off the bench.

Jones (ribs) could return Wednesday against the Kings, as he's listed as questionable.

Jones has been making progress in his recovery from a collapsed lung, and he's now been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Wednesday's contest. If he's ultimately held out, his next chance to play comes Thursday in Dallas.

Jones (ribs) is making significant progress in his return from a collapsed lung, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Jones rode a stationary bike for the first time Friday, and the team is hoping he could be ready for on-court work by next Tuesday, when the Rockets will practice next after a four-games-in-five-nights set. Given that timeline, Jones could return with a few games left in the regular season as the Rockets prep for a playoff run. The biggest news here, however, is that Jones has been ruled out for at least the next five games.

Jones (ribs) will miss another game Friday against the Wolves, Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston reports.

Jones, who found out last week that he has a collapsed lung, was initially ruled out for three games, the third of which came Wednesday against New Orleans. It's looking like that initial estimate may have been on the conservative side, as Jones will sit out at least one more game Thursday. Donatas Motiejunas is listed as questionable, so Josh Smith could see a heavy workload.