There’s just one change from the starting lineup that J.B. Bickerstaff rolled out for Cleveland’s preseason opener against the Hawks on Tuesday. Jones will start, with the Cavaliers going back to a two-big lineup, with Caris LeVert not being available. Jones’ fantasy value once the season begins will depend on whether or not Jarrett Allen (ankle) is cleared to play and if Bickerstaff chooses to stick with a two-big lineup. At best, he’ll be a deep-league streamer until Cleveland gets its starting center back.

The new CBA is getting to everybody. Jones wasn’t much of an asset in Utah, and he’ll continue to only be a depth piece in Cleveland.

Jones was acquired by the Jazz this season as part of a three-team trade with the Lakers and Timberwolves. He didn't see much game action with the Lakers however he saw an increased role with the Jazz, seeing his minutes increase from 8 mpg to 15.8 mpg.

In total, the Lakers sent three players (Jones, Russell Westbrook, and Juan Toscano-Anderson) and a 2027 first-round pick to the Jazz in the deal. They'll receive D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt, with Utah sending Mike Conley and three second-round picks (2024, 2025, and 2026) to Minnesota. Jones wasn't in the Lakers' rotation before the deal, and that's likely to be the case in Utah. Leave him on the waiver wire.