Jones will start Thursday's game against the Kings, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
With Dejounte Murray (personal) unavailable, Jones will get the starting nod for the first time this season. He has yet to play 20-plus minutes in a game and is averaging 3.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 17.5 minutes per contest across four regular-season outings.