Derrick Jones Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - LA Clippers

Scores team-high 18 points Jones finished Thursday's 94-88 loss to the Timberwolves with 18 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), one rebound, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes.

Impact The team didn't do enough to account for Kawhi Leonard's (ankle) absence, and the team posted its second-lowest total of the season despite a decent line from Jones. Although the addition of Bennedict Mathurin has been significant, Jones has served well as a frequent fill-in for Laonard and will usually post viable totals when the All-Star is absent.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves outlast short-handed Clippers 94-88

Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Donte DiVincenzo added 18 and the surging Minnesota Timberwolves beat Los Angeles Clippers 94-88 on Thursday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Derrick Jones Jr. Will Be Clippers' X-Factor During Their Playoff Chase? The veteran forward has only played 25 games for the Clippers this season, but he could be a key reason why Los Angeles makes the playoffs

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Luka Doncic scores 38 and the Lakers hold off the Clippers 125-122 to split LA rivals' season series

Luka Doncic had 38 points and 11 assists, Austin Reaves added 29 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Los Angeles Clippers down the stretch for a 125-122 victory

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Posts 22 points in narrow win Jones posted 22 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 win over Denver.

Impact Although Bennedict Mathurin's 38-point result was the biggest headline for the Clippers, Jones proved to be a valuable piece of the puzzle as the team moves forward without James Harden's services. Kriss Dunn lacks the necessary production to fill the scoring gap at point guard, so the Clippers will lean more on Jones and Mathurin while Kawhi Leonard takes the reins on offense. Jones is currently averaging a career-high 10.5 points per game this season, and that number could continue to rise due to the Clippers' needs on offense.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mathurin scores 38 points in his Clippers home debut in 115-114 win over the Nuggets

Bennedict Mathurin scored 38 points in his home debut for Los Angeles and the Clippers held off the Denver Nuggets 115-114 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Serviceable again in win Jones finished Wednesday's 105-102 win over the Rockets with 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes.

Impact Jones continues to play a significant role for the Clippers, having now logged at least 27 minutes in four straight games. While he is typically what some might consider a low-volume player, Jones has been able to extract an awful amount from his limited fantasy game. In his four appearances over the past week, he has averaged 9.0 points, 1.5 three-pointers and 2.8 combined steals and blocks. Even those in standard leagues could consider him for defensive streaming purposes.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Full stat line Sunday Jones closed with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 28 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Jones continues to work his way his back from an extended absence with a knee injury, chipping in a full stat line. Over his last three appearances, Jones has averaged 8.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 25.8 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Late starter Friday Jones is in the Clippers' starting five against the Kings on Friday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kobe Sanders was named the starter for Friday's game, but it was Jones who was on the floor for the opening tip, and it's not clear what prompted the change. Jones made his return Wednesday from a 15-game absence and logged seven points, two rebounds and one block over 21 minutes in the Clippers' 124-91 loss to the Cavaliers.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't do much over 21 minutes Jones closed with seven points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one block in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 124-91 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact This was Jones' first game since Jan. 3, so it was encouraging to see him log 20-plus minutes and come out unscathed. However, the statistical production was muted, and inconsistency has been a trend for Jones throughout his career. He may have some good lines here and there, but Jones is unlikely to deliver consistent value in standard fantasy leagues.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers rout Clippers 124-89 after Garland-Harden trade

Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and had nine assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Los Angeles Clippers 124-89

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Derrick Jones Jr., Isaac Okoro among Lakers trade targets | Sporting News More Lakers targets are emerging before Thursday's trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ready for return Jones (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Jones has been cleared for a return after missing the last month with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee. He was recalled to the NBA club Friday after finishing a rehab stint in the G League and figures to be available off the bench for Wednesday's matchup. Jones is averaging 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks in 17 games so far this season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles hosts Cleveland following Allen's 40-point performance

Cleveland takes on the Los Angeles Clippers after Jarrett Allen scored 40 points in the Cavaliers' 130-111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Jones (knee) will not play Tuesday against the 76ers.

Impact Jones recently completed a rehab stint in the G League and is nearing a return to action. His next chance to play comes Thursday against the Cavaliers. Across 17 appearances this season, Jones has averaged 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid leads Philadelphia against Los Angeles after 40-point game

Philadelphia visits the Los Angeles Clippers after Joel Embiid scored 40 points in the 76ers' 124-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Recalled to NBA on Friday Los Angeles recalled Jones (knee) from the G League's San Diego Clippers on Friday.

Impact Jones is nearing his return after being sidelined for a month and is now back with the main club from a short practice period in the G League. The 28-year-old will aim to appear in one of his team's home games during the first week of February, although he could have his minutes managed in the short term. When he was healthy at the beginning of the season, he made 13 NBA starts, averaging 10.5 points per game over that span.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix plays Los Angeles, looks for 4th straight victory

Phoenix plays Los Angeles looking to prolong its three-game win streak

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Clippers take on the Nuggets, look for 4th straight win

Los Angeles aims to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Clippers take on Denver

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Practicing in G League The Clippers assigned Jones (knee) to the G League's San Diego Clippers on Tuesday.

Impact Head coach Tyronn Lue indicated over the weekend that Jones had resumed practicing in a limited fashion, so the forward's assignment to the G League likely indicates that he was able to get in some more on-court work Tuesday. The Clippers are currently in the midst of a three-game road trip, and while Jones appears unlikely to be available for the next two contests in Denver and Phoenix, he could get the green light to play shortly after the team returns home during the upcoming week.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes practicing Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said that Jones (knee) was a limited participant in Saturday's practice, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shams Charania of ESPN previously reported that Jones would be re-evaluated in about six weeks after he sustained a Grade 2 MCL sprain of his right knee in a Jan. 3 loss to the Celtics, but the fact that the veteran forward is practicing in some capacity less than a month later suggesting he's progressing much more quickly than anticipated. Given that Jones previously missed 17 straight games earlier this season due to an MCL sprain of the same knee, the Clippers are likely to proceed cautiously with bringing him back. That said, if Jones experiences no setbacks in his next handful of practices, he looks like he could have a chance at returning to action before the All-Star break.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Utah plays Los Angeles in conference matchup

Los Angeles heads to Utah for a Western Conference matchup Tuesday

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Brooklyn faces Los Angeles on 6-game road skid

Brooklyn aims to break its six-game road slide with a win over Los Angeles

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Clippers take on the Lakers, look for 4th straight home win

The Los Angeles Clippers will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when the Clippers take on the Los Angeles Lakers

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Los Angeles takes road win streak into matchup with Chicago

Los Angeles is looking to extend its four-game road win streak with a victory over Chicago

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

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