Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Out indefinitely with labrum tear

The Pelicans announced Friday that Jones has been diagnosed with a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder following an MRI and is considered out indefinitely.

Injuries have played a big part in the Pelicans limping to a 7-31 start to the season, and the long-term loss of Jones represents another major blow. Though the Pelicans aren't offering a timeline for his return, injuries of this sort often entail multi-month absences, regardless of whether surgery is necessary. Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Trey Murphy (ankle) should eventually return from injuries and soak up more minutes at forward in Jones' absence, but in the short term, Brandon Boston, Jordan Hawkins and Javonte Green could all be thrust into larger roles.