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

To be re-evaluated in six weeks Jones has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Jones suffered a sprained right MCL on Nov. 16 in a loss to the Celtics and appeared in just four games before re-injuring the same knee in Saturday's loss to Boston. The 28-year-old forward is set to be re-evaluated during the All-Star break, meaning he isn't expected to return until mid-to-late February at the earliest. With Jones sidelined, Nicolas Batum, Kobe Sanders and Kobe Brown are candidates for increased playing time going forward.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 4 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Jaylen Brown ties career high with 50 points in Celtics' 146-115 romp over Clippers

Jaylen Brown matched his career high with 50 points and the Boston Celtics completed a successful West Coast swing with a 146-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Dealing with right knee injury Jones suffered a right knee injury during the fourth quarter of the Clippers' 146-115 loss to the Celtics on Saturday and did not return, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Jones could put barely any weight on his right leg while being helped to the locker room. It's the same knee injury that he suffered against Boston on Nov. 16, which caused him miss 17th straight games. Jones will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but the veteran forward is in jeopardy of being sidelined for Monday's contest against the Warriors. Kobe Sanders and Nicolas Batum would be in line for more minutes off the bench if Jones were to miss time.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Jones went to the locker room early in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Celtics, Chris reports.

Impact Jones appeared to roll his right ankle in a collision with Payton Pritchard, and the former was helped off the floor and into the locker room without putting much pressure on the affected leg. If Jones doesn't return, he'll finish with 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 25 minutes. Nicolas Batum and Kris Dunn could see more minutes down the stretch if Jones remains in the locker room.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Limited output in return Jones (knee) tallied three points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds across 18 minutes off the bench Sunday in the Clippers' 112-99 win over the Pistons.

Impact After starting in each of his first 13 appearances of the season before being shut down in mid-November due to an MCL sprain of his right knee, Jones was eased back into the rotation as a reserve in his return to action Sunday. The 28-year-old offered little production in his limited run, and though Jones' playing time should climb a bit in his future appearances, he could struggle to see a consistent 25-to-30-minute role when both Kawhi Leonard and John Collins (illness) are available.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Sunday Jones will come off the bench and be on a minutes restriction Sunday against the Pistons, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Jones has been sidelined since Nov. 16 due to an MCL sprain, but he will make his return to the lineup in a reserve role Sunday. Not surprisingly, Jones will face a minutes restriction in his return.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To return Sunday Jones (knee) will play in Sunday's game against Detroit, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Jones has been sidelined since mid-November due to a sprained MCL. While the veteran forward will be available Sunday, expect him to be under heavy restrictions. Jones' return could mean fewer opportunities for Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller. Before the injury, Jones averaged 10.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 24.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles plays Detroit, aims for 4th straight victory

Los Angeles hosts Detroit looking to continue its three-game win streak

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Los Angeles visits Portland following Leonard's 41-point game

Los Angeles visits the Portland Trail Blazers after Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points in the Clippers' 128-108 victory against the Houston Rockets

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Clippers' brutal season puts perfect Luka Doncic help within the Lakers' reach Derrick Jones Jr. is a proven commodity beside the Los Angeles Lakers superstar.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Harden, Clippers to host Sengun and the Rockets

Los Angeles and Houston will hit the court in a matchup of Western Conference foes

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Going through 5-on-5 work Jones (knee) has progressed to going through 5-on-5 work, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones is nearing his return from a sprained MCL, as going through 5-on-5 work is typically the final step in the rehab process. Jones will likely have heavy minutes restrictions in his first few games back, but once he's fully up to speed, he could chip away at Jordan Miller's minutes.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic leads the Lakers against the Clippers after 45-point game

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Los Angeles Clippers after Luka Dončić scored 45 points in the Lakers' 143-135 victory against the Utah Jazz

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Los Angeles takes on Oklahoma City on 4-game slide

Los Angeles aims to end its four-game losing streak with a victory over Oklahoma City

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Optimistic Derrick Jones Jr. update is the light of day Clippers fans needed Fans of the Clippers have not had much to get excited about lately, but the recent update on Derrick Jones Jr. is a reason to get hyped for...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Los Angeles faces Memphis, aims to stop 3-game skid

Los Angeles will try to stop its three-game slide when the Los Angeles Clippers take on Memphis

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Progressing in recovery Jones (knee) was spotted working on the side during Saturday's practice, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee in mid-November against the Celtics. His return to the court Saturday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is an encouraging sign, and he's expected to have his right knee re-evaluated by medical staff in late December, at which point a more clear timeline for his return should be established. In the 13 regular-season games prior to his injury, Jones was averaging 10.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.2 threes, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals over 24.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles travels to Houston for conference matchup

Houston faces Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Timberwolves play the Clippers on 4-game win streak

Minnesota aims to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Los Angeles takes on Memphis on 5-game skid

Los Angeles is looking to break its five-game skid with a win over Memphis

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Los Angeles visits Atlanta on 3-game road skid

Los Angeles will attempt to stop its three-game road skid when the Clippers visit Atlanta

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Miami takes on Los Angeles, seeks 5th straight home win

Miami heads into a matchup against Los Angeles as winners of four games in a row at home

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Dallas takes on Los Angeles, aims to break 3-game skid

Dallas aims to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Clippers host Grizzlies Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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