Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said prior to Wednesday's 109-90 loss to the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament that Jones (foot) is no longer using a walking boot, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Donovan added that Jones was unlikely to be available for the first round of the playoffs had the Bulls advanced past the Play-In Tournament, but it became a moot point once the team was eliminated with Wednesday's loss. After being acquired from the Spurs ahead of the trade deadline in February, Jones appeared in 18 games (nine starts) and averaged 11.5 points, 4.9 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 steals in 25.2 minutes per game while shooting 57.2 percent from the field. The veteran floor general missed the final 12 games of the regular season after suffering a left midfoot sprain, but assuming he experiences no setbacks in his recovery over the summer, he should be back to full health for training camp. Jones will become an unrestricted free agent in July and will look to catch on with a team with a need for a backup point guard.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Out for Wednesday
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Jones (foot) will not play in Wednesday's Play-In Game against Miami, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Jones missed the final 12 games of the regular season, and while he just shed his walking boot, he can only walk for the time being. He remains without a timetable to return.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Won't play against Philadelphia
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Jones (foot) is out for Sunday's game versus the 76ers.
Jones' absence streak will extend to 12 games Sunday due to a left midfoot sprain. Jones' next chance to suit up is Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Heat.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Out again Friday
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Jones (foot) will not play Friday against the Wizards.
Jones has been sidelined since suffering an injury back on March 20. There's been no indication that he's close to a return. He should be considered questionable at best for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Won't play Wednesday
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Jones (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jones missed the first leg of the back-to-back set Tuesday, so it's not surprising to see him out of Wednesday's contest as well. His next chance to play will come against the Wizards on Friday.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Unavailable Tuesday
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Jones (foot) will not be available for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
The Bulls announced on March 22 that Jones was diagnosed with a left foot sprain and that he would be re-evaluated in two weeks, but his timetable remains murky. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against Miami.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Out at least two weeks
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The Bulls announced Saturday that Jones has been diagnosed with a left foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Jones had already been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers after sustaining the injury in Thursday's win over the Kings, but follow-up tests revealed that the foot sprain is significant enough to keep the veteran point guard out for multiple weeks. Josh Giddey should slide over from the wing to replace Jones as the Bulls' starting point guard, while Jones' upcoming absence should enable Kevin Huerter to maintain a consistent 30-plus-minute role as a starter in the backcourt. Jones had averaged 14.9 points, 7.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 33.2 minutes per game while starting in each of the last nine contests, but he'll likely be in line for a bench role if he returns for the final week of the regular season. Lonzo Ball (wrist) looks to be tracking toward a return before Jones, who had been coming off the bench when Ball was available.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Officially ruled out
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Jones (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Lakers.
Jones has been downgraded from questionable to out Saturday due to a left midfoot sprain after being seen in a walking boot earlier in the day. Jevon Carter and Talen Horton-Tucker are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Jones' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Denver, though it wouldn't be surprising to miss an extended period.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Seen in walking boot
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Jones (foot) was seen in a walking boot at shootaround ahead of Saturday's game versus the Lakers, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Jones is officially listed as questionable due to a left midfoot sprain he suffered against Sacramento. However, Jones being seen in a walking boot is a bad sign of his availability for Saturday's contest.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Iffy to play Saturday
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Jones (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Jones sustained the left midfoot sprain during Thursday's win over the Kings, and he could miss his first game since Feb. 8. The 25-year-old point guard has made nine consecutive starts, averaging 14.9 points, 7.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 33.2 minutes per contest.
Jones exited Thursday's 128-116 win over the Kings with 1:59 remaining in the fourth quarter due to a left midfoot sprain, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Jones posted 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and two steals across 33 minutes before checking out of the contest while the Bulls held a 12-point lead in the final two minutes, but his early exit didn't seem like it was merely out of precaution. He hobbled to the bench and was sent in for X-rays in the locker room, which came back negative. Though Jones isn't dealing with any structural damage to his foot, the sprain could end up costing him some game action. Josh Giddey (ankle) should be back in action for Saturday's game against the Lakers and will likely start at point guard if Jones is ruled out, while Kevin Huerter would presumably continue to handle a 30-plus-minute role on the wing.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Double-doubles in win
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Jones notched 18 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 assists, four rebounds and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 111-97 victory over the Jazz.
Jones posted a game- and season-high mark in assists en route to his first double-double on the season. Additionally, he recorded a game-high mark in steals. The 25-year-old point guard has been a mainstay in the starting five of late due to Josh Giddey (ankle) and Lonzo Ball (wrist) being sidelined. Jones has started in the club's last seven outings, scoring 15 or more points in five of them.
Jones totaled 19 points (8-13 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and six assists over 33 minutes during Saturday's 117-114 loss to the Rockets.
Starting his sixth straight game in the absence of Lonzo Ball (wrist), Jones scored at least 15 points for the fourth time while dishing at least five assists for the fifth time. The fifth-year guard is averaging 14.8 points, 6.0 assists, 4.8 boards, 1.0 steals and 1.0 threes during his starting stint, and with Ball lacking a firm timeline for his return and not even accompanying the Bulls on a road trip that started Saturday, Jones doesn't seem as though he'll return to the bench any time soon.
Jones posted 18 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists and three steals in 36 minutes during Thursday's 116-110 win over the Nets.
The 25-year-old has started in five consecutive contests due to Lonzo Ball (wrist) being sidelined, and he tied Kevin Huerter for the team's second-highest mark in scoring behind Coby White (31 points). Additionally, Jones finished with a team high in steals, marking his ninth outing with multiple swipes on the season. The fifth-year point guard has averaged 14.0 points, 6.0 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 33.4 minutes per contest in that five-game span. He has been efficient during his stint in the starting lineup, shooting 50.0 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from three-point range.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Struggles with shot
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Jones closed Monday's 121-103 win over the Pacers with eight points (4-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists and one block over 34 minutes.
This wasn't Jones' best night from the field, obviously, but he's cleared 30 minutes in four straight games while Lonzo Ball (wrist) remains on the shelf. During that stretch, Jones has produced ninth-round value in nine-category formats with 13.0 points, 6.0 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 32.6 minutes.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Scores season-high 20 points
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Jones totaled 20 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Thursday's 125-123 win over the Magic.
Jones started for the second straight game, pouring in a season-high 20 points. He has now scored in double digits in four of the past five games, taking advantage of the fact the Bulls are without a couple of key backcourt pieces. The eventual return of Lonzo Ball from a wrist injury could cut into Jones' playing time, but for now his role appears relatively secure.
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Bulls' Tre Jones: Receives spot start vs. Cavs
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Jones will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against Cleveland.
The 25-year-old point guard will make his first start as a member of the Bulls due to Josh Giddey (quadricep) and Lonzo Ball (wrist) being sidelined. Jones has averaged 8.1 points, 2.7 assists and 1.7 rebounds across 17.2 minutes per game in nine outings with Chicago.
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