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

Starting role in jeopardy? Jones could be in danger of moving into a reserve role in 2026-27 due to the selection of Keaton Wagler in Tuesday's draft.

Impact If Wagler is able to win a starting job this offseason, it's likely that either Jones or Kris Dunn would be the odd man out of the first unit. The Clippers could move Dunn to small forward and Kawhi Leonard to power forward more often in small-ball lineups in this case, which would further jeopardize Jones' playing time. Jones started all but five of his 50 regular-season appearances a year ago, so it's possible he'll at least open the new season in the first unit as the incumbent veteran.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls' disastrous Lauri Markkanen trade finally gets a positive update The Chicago Bulls traded Lauri Markkanen for just two seasons of Derrick Jones Jr. before this draft pick finally came the Bulls' way.

APRIL 18 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Clippers want 'to win with Kawhi,' team exec Lawrence Frank says

The Los Angeles Clippers are committed to a future with Kawhi Leonard as they transition to a younger team

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Starts second half Wednesday Jones (ankle) started the second half of Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Warriors, per the broadcast.

Impact Jones appeared to roll his right ankle in the second quarter before limping to the locker room. However, the ankle issue isn't serious enough to prevent him from playing in the second half of Wednesday's win-or-go-home matchup.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for locker room Jones exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Warriors due to an apparent right ankle injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoint...

Impact Jones appeared to roll his right ankle and briefly stayed in the game before limping to the locker room. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double in win Jones ended with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 116-103 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Jones and Brook Lopez combined for 21 rebounds in the win. The 10th-year pro bounced back to double-digit scoring totals after a three-game string of poor results. He's scored in double-digits only twice over the past eight games. The Clippers' frontcourt needs more nights like this from Jones to stay ahead of the pace in the playoff race.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kawhi Leonard's 34-point night lifts Clippers over Mavs after a blown 23-point lead

Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and hit six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Clippers' 116-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Mathurin scores 28 to pace Clippers past short-handed Bucks 127-113

Bennedict Mathurin scored 28 points, John Collins 22 and Kawhi Leonard 20 as the Los Angeles Clippers got past the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 127-113 on Sunday for their fifth co...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Quiet in blowout win Jones ended with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and seven rebounds across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 victory over Toronto.

Impact Despite his stable starting role, Jones doesn't tend to see enough usage to offer much fantasy appeal outside of deep settings. The forward has averaged 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 29.7 minutes per tilt in his last seven games, shooting 46.2 percent from the floor.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Garland scores 41 and Leonard adds 34 as Clippers extend Mavs' home losing streak to 11 games

Darius Garland scored a season-high 41 points, Kawhi Leonard added 34 with a tying bucket late in regulation and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Dallas 138-131 in overtime

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Ties season-high scoring mark Jones closed Thursday's 105-99 loss to the Pelicans with 22 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes.

Impact Jones had to embrace a bigger role on offense with Kawhi Leonard (ankle) sidelined on the second leg of a back-to-back set, and he responded by tying his best scoring mark of the season. It's worth noting that Jones has had four of his five best scoring performances after the All-Star break. The 10-year veteran is averaging a career-best 11.1 points per game in 2025-26, but that number rises to 12.6 ppg if only counting his performances after the break.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy sparks Pelicans past Clippers 105-99 and New Orleans stretches home streak to 7 games

Trey Murphy III scored 27 points and the New Orleans Pelicans extended their home winning streak to seven games with a 105-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Muted performance in loss Jones amassed 10 points (4-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes during Monday's 119-115 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Jones has typically stepped up when Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is absent, but a poor shooting night thwarted that possibility. The support role for Leonard has fallen to Bennedict Mathruin with more frequency, although it was Jordan Miller's 22-point pop from the bench that absorbed a good chunk of Leonard's lost output.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Elite two-way production continues Jones provided 10 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals over 34 minutes during Friday's 119-108 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Jones continues to produce on both ends of the floor, scoring double digits for the eighth time in the past nine games. He has also recorded 15 combined steals and blocks in his past three games, flirting with top 20 value during that time. For now, Jones has to be added in all leagues, at least until John Collins (neck) is cleared to return.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard powers the Clippers past the Knicks to reach .500 for the first time since November

The Los Angeles Clippers beat the New York Knicks 126-118 to climb back to

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Cleared to return Jones (head) has been cleared to return to Monday's game against New York, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones made a quick stop in the locker room after taking a blow to the head during the third quarter, but he was quickly given the green light to continue. He checked back into the game with 3:35 remaining in the third period.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Jones went to the locker room during the third quarter of Monday's game against the Knicks due to an apparent head injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones looked to take a blow to the head while finishing at the basket, and he exited the matchup at the next whistle. He can be considered questionable to return until further notice.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard, Garland and Mathurin power the Clippers past the Grizzlies 123-120

Kawhi Leonard had 28 points, Darius Garland scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 123-120 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Logs 12 points in Friday's loss Jones produced 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Friday's 116-112 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Jones didn't have an efficient night from the field during Friday's loss, but he managed to reach double-digit points for the fourth time in his last five games while swatting two shots for the ninth time this season. Since the All-Star break, Jones has averaged 13.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.0 blocks over 31.1 minutes per game.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers beat the Pelicans 137-117 to end a 3-game losing streak

Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 137-117 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

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.

FEBRUARY 27 • 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

FEBRUARY 27 • 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

FEBRUARY 26 • 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

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