Jones continued to establish himself as one of the NBA's premier perimeter defenders in 2025-26, once again anchoring New Orleans' defense while providing efficient complementary offense. His fantasy value remains unique because it is driven less by scoring than by elite defensive production, particularly steals, while also supplying solid percentages and occasional three-point contributions. Jones signed a three-year contract extension that begins with the 2026-27 season, reinforcing his status as a long-term cornerstone for the Pelicans. His offensive ceiling remains limited by New Orleans' shot creators, but his secure workload and ability to consistently fill defensive categories give him stable fantasy value. Managers looking for points may overlook him, but Jones remains one of the better specialists available in category leagues thanks to his reliable steals and efficient all-around play. He averaged 8.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and a combined 2.1 steals-plus-blocks in the 2025-26 campaign.