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

Won't play Wednesday Jones (groin) will not play Wednesday against Detroit, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Jones will be sidelined for a third straight game with a right groin strain, and he remains without a timetable for a return. In the meantime, Amir Coffey and Bogdan Bogdanovic could see increased workloads for the Clippers, especially with Kawhi Leonard resting Wednesday.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit takes road win streak into matchup with Los Angeles

Detroit aims to extend its five-game road win streak with a victory over Los Angeles

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Clippers' high-flying Derrick Jones keeping grounded on defense Over the course of what has become his best NBA season with the Clippers, Derrick Jones Jr. has been...

MARCH 4, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Out against Suns Jones (groin) is out for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact A right groin strain will keep Jones from playing in his second straight game. The veteran forward's next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Pistons. With Jones joined by Norman Powell (hamstring) and Ben Simmons (knee) on the sidelines against Phoenix, Amir Coffey and Bogdan Bogdanovic are in line to soak up additional minutes.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix faces Los Angeles in conference matchup

Phoenix and Los Angeles will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference opponents

MARCH 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Jones is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers due to a right groin strain, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Jones started in Friday's loss to the Lakers, tallying eight points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal across 28 minutes, but he'll sit out Sunday's game due to the injury. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Suns, meaning Amir Coffey, Bogdan Bogdanovic or even Jordan Miller could see more minutes with Jones out.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James Harden scores 30, Clippers hold off Bulls 122-117 to stop 3-game skid

James Harden made seven 3-pointers and scored 30 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-117

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in starting five Jones is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Jones has alternated between starting and coming off the bench over the last five games, and he'll be part of the first unit for Wednesday's tilt. He's joined by James Harden, Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac in the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two-way play in return to bench Jones closed with 15 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 23 minutes during Monday's 106-97 loss to the Pistons.

Impact After earning the starting nod Sunday, Jones returned to the Clippers bench Monday while leading all second unit players in scoring and steals in a balanced outing. Jones has scored 15 or more points in nine contests, his first while coming off the bench.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench against Detroit Jones is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pistons, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Jones started in Sunday's game against the Pacers, but the Clippers have opted to move him back to the second unit despite being without several key players Monday. Across five reserve appearances this season, the veteran forward has averaged 8.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 20.9 minutes while shooting 55.9 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday vs. Indiana Jones is in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Pacers on Sunday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones will re-enter the starting lineup Sunday due to Kawhi Leonard being ruled out with left foot soreness. Jones has averaged 10.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 25.3 minutes per game since the beginning of January.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining second unit Thursday Jones will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Bucks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Kawhi Leonard set to return from a one-game absence due to injury management, Jones will move back to the bench. Over his last five outings (four starts), the 28-year-old has averaged 11.4 points and 2.6 rebounds across 24.0 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with first unit Jones is starting Thursday's game against the Jazz, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Jones came off the bench Wednesday but will slot back in with the first unit Thursday due to the absence of Kawhi Leonard (knee). The UNLV product is averaging 13.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals in his last 10 opportunities as a starter.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Jones won't start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Jones will come off the bench for the first time since Jan. 13 as the Clippers turn to Kris Dunn in the first unit to counteract the Grizzlies' ball pressure. Jones is averaging 10.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 25.2 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manages 17 points in defeat Jones totaled 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 122-97 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Jones has held onto a starting role despite a slightly unreliable scoring floor this season. Jones is most effective when he can siphon some rebounds from Ivica Zubac, but he was unable to gain much traction in that category during the blowout loss.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Harden notches 79th career triple-double in Clippers' 110-93 rout of NBA-worst Wizards

James Harden had 17 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for his 79th career triple-double, and the Los Angeles Clippers led all the way in routing the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 1...

JANUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Sets new season-high scoring mark Jones closed Wednesday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Celtics with 29 points (12-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 44 minutes.

Impact The Clippers were without several starters, meaning Jones had to embrace a bigger role on offense, but he was impressive doing so. This 29-point effort was his best scoring output of the campaign by a wide margin, as his previous season-high output was 20 points. Jones has started in the Clippers' last five games and has scored in double digits four times in that span.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brown and Tatum lead Celtics past Clippers 117-113 in overtime with both teams missing starters

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime when both teams were missing key players

JANUARY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

LaVine leads Bulls over Clippers 112-99 as Chicago snaps 5-game skid with rare win in back-to-back

Zach LaVine scored 35 points and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112-99 to snap a five-game skid

JANUARY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid output Thursday Jones finished with 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds and one block in 22 minutes during Thursday's 118-89 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Jones was efficient from the floor and was one of four starters, and six overall players, who scored in double digits for the Clippers in this comfortable win. Jones might have some decent fantasy upside as a streaming option but only if he stays in the starting lineup, and that doesn't seem to be a foregone conclusion just yet.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to starting role Jones is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach Ty Lue will tweak the starting unit for Wednesday's contest and Jones will be the biggest beneficiary. He'll return to the first unit after not starting in three of the Clippers' last four contests. Jones is averaging 9.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game as a starter in 2024-25.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Monday Coach Tyronn Lue said postgame that Jones didn't return to Monday's 109-98 win over the Clippers due to a hand injury, though Lue added that the forward was available to return and...

Impact Jones exited to the locker room with 10:20 remaining in the fourth quarter and didn't return, though Lue relayed that Jones is fine and should be good to go for Wednesday's matchup versus Brooklyn. The 27-year-old will likely remain with the second unit moving forward, though he could find himself in the starting lineup if Kawhi Leonard is given the day off during the first leg of a back-to-back set.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Leonard Jones is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Jones will get the starting nod in the absence of Kawhi Leonard (personal) on Wednesday. The veteran forward has started 32 games for the Clippers this season, averaging 9.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 threes in 24.7 minutes over this period. Jones is worth streaming as a stopgap solution for steals in fantasy leagues against the Nuggets on Wednesday.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ceding starting spot to Leonard Jones is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Hawks on Saturday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones has started in all 32 games he's played in this season and is averaging a career-high 9.8 points per game across 24.7 minutes. However, he will come off the bench Saturday due to the return of Kawhi Leonard (knee), while Kris Dunn remains in the Clippers' starting five.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts solid line Jones amassed 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 116-113 victory over New Orleans.

Impact This was a solid all-around performance for Jones as he reached double figures for the third straight game. During that stretch, he's posted averages of 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.7 blocks. Keep in mind that his usage could take a hit when the Clippers presumably get Kawhi Leonard (knee) back in the near future.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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