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Derrick Jones Jr. improvement is his only hope of landing lineup promotion An improvement to his game that Derrick Jones Jr. should be aiming to make could land him the lineup promotion he has dreamed on the LA Clip...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Suns not interested in Karl-Anthony Towns We’ve never talked about the Clippers before, but they’ve got Zubac, they’ve got Dunn, they’ve got Powell, they’ve got Derrick Jones. I’ll h...

JUNE 6, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Logs three swats in Game 7 loss Jones registered 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three blocks, two rebounds and one steal over 17 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 loss to Denver in Game 7 of the first roun...

Impact Jones received the starting nod during Saturday's win-or-go-home matchup and was one of five Clippers to score in double figures. Moreover, he led the club in blocks despite playing only 17 minutes. The forward played a muted role in the club's first-round series loss to the Nuggets, averaging 7.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across 18.6 minutes per game. Jones appeared in a career-high 77 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging a career-high 10.1 points along with 3.4 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 1.0 three-pointers and 0.8 assists across 24.3 minutes per contest. The 28-year-old has two years remaining on his current contract.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in pivotal Game 7 Jones is in the starting lineup for Saturday's Game 7 against the Nuggets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Clippers will add some size to their lineup and Jones will enter the starting five as a result. This means Kris Dunn will play off the bench as a scoring weapon in the second unit. Jones is averaging 6.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.5 steals per game in six appearances off the bench during the current series.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Jones (knee) isn't listed on the Clippers' injury report ahead of Thursday's Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones seemingly picked up a knee injury late in Game 5, but the issue won't prevent him from suiting up Thursday. Jones' role has decreased recently, as he played just 14 and 15 minutes over the last two games after averaging 24.3 minutes per game during the regular season.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Passive performance Tuesday Jones (knee) contributed seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one rebound over 14 minutes during Tuesday's 131-115 loss to Denver in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conferen...

Impact Jones was barely noticeable, failing to have an impact as the Clippers fell behind 3-2 in the series. Jones appeared to suffer a knee injury late in the game after trying to fight over a Russell Westbrook screen. While it didn't seem to be too serious, it is something to monitor heading into Game 6.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable performance in win Jones amassed 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, two blocks and one steal over 23 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 victory over Denver in Game 3 of the first round o...

Impact Jones continues to play an important, albeit modest role for the Clippers, scoring double-digits for the first time in the past five games. His two-way ability often proves invaluable, and while it isn't always reflected by his numbers, you can be sure the coaching staff are very thankful to have Jones in their rotation.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Jones Jr. DUNKS ALL OVER Steph Curry 😱

APRIL 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Back to bench Friday Jones is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Kings on Friday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Jones started in the Clippers' last two games, but he'll retreat to the bench Friday due to the return of Norman Powell. Jones has averaged 9.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 steals over 22.8 minutes per game over his last 10 outings (three starts).

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Leonard Jones will start in Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 28-year-old forward will return to the starting five due to Kawhi Leonard (knee) being sidelined. Jones has made five starts since the All-Star break, averaging 11.4 points and 2.8 rebounds across 25.6 minutes per contest in that five-game span.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Monday Jones is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Orlando.

Impact Kawhi Leonard is back in the lineup after sitting out Sunday's loss to Cleveland, pushing Jones back to the second unit. Jones has averaged 10.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers in 21.4 minutes through 10 games off the bench this month.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 15 points in starting lineup Jones ended Sunday's 127-122 loss to Cleveland with 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes.

Impact Jones entered the starting lineup Sunday with Kawhi Leonard (rest) inactive, contributing on both ends of the floor while finishing as one of four Clippers with 15 or more points in a losing effort. Jones has tallied 15 or more points in 12 outings this season, doing so for the second time in March.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Jones is in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Sunday, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Jones will make his second start in March due to Kawhi Leonard resting for the first leg of a back-to-back set Sunday. Jones has averaged 10.3 points and 3.3 rebounds over 22.0 minutes per game in March while shooting 59.2 percent from the field.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slides to bench Tuesday Jones will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old forward will retreat to the second unit due to Kris Dunn (knee) returning from a one-game absence. Over his last five outings (one start), Jones has averaged 12.4 points and 3.0 rebounds across 25.4 minutes per contest.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Harden records a double-double to send Clippers past sluggish Charlotte 123-88

James Harden had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Charlotte 123-88

MARCH 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday against Charlotte Jones is in the Clippers' Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com against the Hornets on Sunday.

Impact Jones will take the spot of Nicolas Batum in the starting five Sunday. Jones has come off the bench over the Clippers' last five games and has averaged 11.8 points and 3.0 rebounds over 23.4 minutes per contest.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta puts home win streak on the line against Los Angeles

Atlanta will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Hawks face Los Angeles

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 11 points in loss Jones closed Tuesday's 127-120 loss to New Orleans with 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes.

Impact Jones continues to play a key role off the bench, soaking up some additional minutes while Norman Powell recovers from his hamstring injury. Over his last six outings, Jones has been a viable streamer in deeper formats with 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers in 24.3 minutes.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson has triple-double to lead Pelicans past Clippers 127-120

Zion Williamson had 22 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a four-game slide with a 127-120 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Kawhi Leonard's only shot in OT is the game winner at the buzzer for Clippers over Kings

Kawhi Leonard's only shot in overtime proved to be the game winner

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Leonard's hook shot at buzzer in OT gives Clippers 111-110 win over Kings

Kawhi Leonard’s hook shot at the buzzer lifted the Los Angeles Clippers over the Sacramento Kings 111-110 in overtime to tighten their grip on eighth place in the West

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores nine points in return. Jones (groin) tallied nine points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one block across 18 minutes in Friday's 105-95 win over the Knicks.

Impact Jones was back in action following a three-game absence due to a groin injury, but he was used off the bench for just the seventh time in 58 appearances on the season while Nicolas Batum drew the start at power forward. Though Batum won't necessarily be in store for a long-term stay on the top unit, Jones may not get his starting spot back either. The Clippers will eventually get Norman Powell back from a hamstring injury, and he's a likelier bet than Jones to start alongside James Harden, Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac moving forward. Over his seven games as a reserve, Jones is averaging 9.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 20.8 minutes per contest.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles plays Sacramento after Harden's 50-point game

Los Angeles hosts the Sacramento Kings after James Harden scored 50 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' 123-115 victory over the Detroit Pistons

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Bench role against New York Jones will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Knicks, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact After missing the last three games for the Clippers, Jones will return to the floor Friday against New York. In six games as a reserve for Los Angeles this season, he's averaging 9.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 55.6 percent from the field.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Friday Jones (groin) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Knicks, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Jones has missed his team's last three matchups while dealing with a groin strain, but he'll get the green light to suit up Friday. He'll be in the mix to start at small forward after the Clippers ruled Norman Powell (hamstring) out.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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