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

Lakers and Clippers meet Tuesday in NBA Cup group stage

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

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Harden leads Los Angeles against Cleveland after 55-point outing

Los Angeles visits the Cleveland Cavaliers after James Harden scored 55 points in the Clippers' 131-116 win over the Charlotte Hornets

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Hornets face the Clippers on 4-game skid

Charlotte looks to end its four-game skid when the Charlotte Hornets take on Los Angeles

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Orlando takes on Los Angeles, looks for 4th straight home win

Orlando is looking to prolong its three-game home win streak with a victory against Los Angeles

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Derrick Jones Jr. injury may be nail in coffin to Clippers playoff hopes The LA Clippers have needed Derrick Jones Jr., and with him unfortunately out for several weeks, their playoff hopes are just barely above z...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Tyrese Maxey and 76ers rally for 110-108 win over James Harden and Clippers

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points, Paul George had nine points and seven rebounds in his season debut, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 110-108 victory over the short-handed Lo...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Clippers' Derrick Jones Jr. to miss at least 6 weeks with knee sprain The Los Angeles Clippers got news Monday that forward Derrick Jones Jr. will miss at least six weeks with an MCL sprain in his right knee.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

To be re-evaluated in six weeks Jones sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Jones suffered the right knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Celtics and is set to miss an extended period. The veteran forward was a mainstay in the starting five in his first 13 regular-season appearances, during which he averaged 10.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 assists in 24.9 minutes per contest. With Jones sidelined, Nicolas Batum, Kobe Sanders and Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) are candidates to see increased minutes.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed out for Monday Jones (knee soreness) is out for Monday's game against the 76ers, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Jones left Sunday's game against Boston early and was spotted using crutches. The Clippers are describing his injury as soreness for now, but it's possible he will be evaluated further. Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders could both see increased run in Jones' absence.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown scores 33, Payton Pritchard 30 as Celtics hold off Clippers 121-118

Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and had 13 rebounds, Payton Pritchard added 30 points and the Boston Celtics held off the Los Angeles Clippers for a 121-118 victory on Sunday

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Clippers F Derrick Jones Jr. helped to locker room with apparent knee injury following a collision

Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. was helped to the locker room after falling to the court and grabbing his right knee following a collision in the second quarter of Los Angeles’...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Jones will not return to Sunday's game against Boston, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Jones left the game with a right knee injury and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. He's likely to be evaluated further, but his status for Monday's game against the 76ers is in jeopardy. If he misses time, guys like Nicolas Batum, Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller could become more involved.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with knee injury Jones was helped to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right knee injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Celtics, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com repo...

Impact Jaylen Brown crashed into Jones' knee, and he remained on the floor for an extended period before being helped to the locker room. If the 28-year-old forward is unable to return, Nicolas Batum, Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Krejci scores career-high 28 points as Hawks send Clippers to fifth straight loss, 105-102

Vit Krejci scored a career-high 28 points off the bench, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks opened a four-game road trip with a 105-102 victory over the Los Angeles...

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Turns in 16 points Jones posted 16 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 126-107 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Jones has rattled off three consecutive double-digit scoring totals over the past week following a two-game regression. Although his spot with the first team seems secure, he's yet to eclipse 30 minutes of playing time in any of his seven contests. He' cedes his role to the bench a bit more often than the other starters, which causes his totals to fluctuate.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder surge past Clippers 126-107 to extend season-opening winning streak to 8

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and 12 assists and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder extended their season-opening winning streak to eight games with a 126-107 vic...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Bam Adebayo scores 25 points, Heat hold off Clippers 120-119 following 3rd-quarter surge

Bam Adebayo had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Norman Powell added 21 points in his return to Southern California and the Miami Heat held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 on Monday...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns Monday Jones (leg) started the second half of Monday's game against the Heat, per the broadcast.

Impact Jones limped to the locker room in the final minute of the second quarter. However, the 28-year-old forward returned for the second half and appears good to go for the remainder of the game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room vs. Miami Jones exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right leg injury in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Heat, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones was unable to finish a lob thrown by Kawhi Leonard and landed awkwardly on his right leg before limping to the locker room in the final minute of the second quarter. If Jones is unable to return for the second half, John Collins and Nicolas Batum are candidates for increased minutes.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Jones Jr. is quietly fueling Clippers' superpowers to make title leap Although Kawhi Leonard and James Harden drive the Clippers, Derrick Jones Jr. has made an impact through efficiency that will help LA in the...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Kawhi Leonard wins it at buzzer, Clippers hold off hot-shooting Pelicans 126-124

Kawhi Leonard made a buzzer-beater and finished with 34 points to give the Los Angeles Clippers a 126-124 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of the NBA Cup group s...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs 17 points in rout Jones logged 17 points (6-6 FG, 5-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 129-102 win over Phoenix.

Impact Jones continues to make the case for a starting role despite the arrival of John Collins. He actually served one fewer minute than Collins in the blowout, but that could have been more about the margin of victory than anything else. Still, it could be an interesting battle to monitor, as the Clippers made a substantial monetary investment in Collins and they want to see the payoff.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Harden scores 30 points to help Clippers rout Suns 129-102 in home opener

James Harden scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Phoenix Suns 129-102 in their home opener

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Produces in small sample Jones totaled 12 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one block across 18 minutes during Wednesday's 129-108 loss to Utah.

Impact Jones played the fewest minutes of all Clippers starters, but was efficient in his time on the court. He's a three-and-D presence in addition to being a constant lob threat. John Collins played a team-high 28 minutes off the bench in his Clippers debut, and poses a threat to Jones' spot in the rotation.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws preseason start Jones is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong Lions, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Jones will draw the start for the preseason opener, resulting in John Collins being shifted to a bench role. Jones drew starts in 55 of 77 regular-season appearances a season ago and is expected to compete for the final starting spot with Collins as the 2025-26 campaign approaches.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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