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

Receiving night off Jones won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to rest purposes, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact The Clippers have seen enough of Jones in the preseason, so he'll take a seat for Thursday's finale. Nicolas Batum, Amir Coffey and Kobe Brown could see additional opportunities in Jones' absence.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Jones Jr. insists that his outstanding performance was unrelated to facing his former team "I'm aggressive, making my mark offensively, and defensively, just being who I am.".

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Intuit Dome opens its doors to Los Angeles Clippers fans

The flashy new Intuit Dome opened its doors to basketball fans for the first time Monday night as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Derrick Jones Jr. is a perfect fit alongside James Harden: "I just got to run the floor" DJJ looks to take advantage of his strengths.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Expectations soar for Mavs with addition of Klay Thompson after run to NBA Finals

The Mavericks addressed their biggest scoring need by adding Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade after their first trip to the NBA Finals since winning their only title in 2011

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Leading scorer in preseason win Jones scored a team-high 16 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT) while adding one steal in 21 minutes during Friday's 101-99 preseason win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact After scoring just three points combined in the Clippers' first two preseason contests, Jones got his offense rolling Friday. The veteran forward is expected to be a glue player for Los Angeles this season after signing a three-year deal, $30 million contract in free agency, but his fantasy contributions are likely to be modest -- he averaged a career-high 8.6 points and 1.1 threes for the Mavericks in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Lue says Derrick Jones Jr. is 'okay' after injury scare vs. Nets Derrick Jones Jr.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not injured despite leaving early Jones (head) is fine and doesn't have any injury to worry about moving forward, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite leaving Tuesday's preseason game versus the Nets early with a head contusion, Jones isn't expected to miss any further time. Jones appears set to begin the 2024-25 campaign as one of the Clippers' starting forwards.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Tuesday Jones is out for the remainder of Tuesday's preseason game versus the Nets due to a head contusion, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Jones will end the contest with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three blocks, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes. The 27-year-old forward has already begun to display the defensive prowess he can bring to the Clippers. Jones' next chance to suit up is Friday's preseason matchup with Portland.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Revisiting former Mavs forward Derrick Jones Jr.'s response to guarding Kawhi, PG, and Harden The former Luka Doncic teammate played a key defensive role in the 2024 playoffs.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Mavs 'Too Optimistic' About Naji Marshall Replacing Derrick Jones Jr.? Debunking Analyst's Take One NBA analyst believes the Dallas Mavericks won’t be able to fully replace Derrick Jones Jr.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clippers bring back Nicolas Batum and sign Derrick Jones Jr. and Kevin Porter Jr.

Nicolas Batum is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, with the team signing the veteran forward along with forward Derrick Jones Jr. and guard Kevin Porter Jr. Batum played in 60...

JULY 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Signing with Clippers Jones is signing a three-year, $30 million deal with the Clippers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones will join the Clippers after a successful one-year stop in Dallas. Jones' defense and shot-making ability were key in Dallas' playoff run and made him a sought-after piece ahead of next season. With the Clippers likely parting ways with many key pieces, Jones will likely play a significant role for the team.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in Game 5 loss Jones provided 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one block in 22 minutes during Monday's 106-88 loss to Boston in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Jones started in all 22 playoff games for the Mavericks, and he averaged 9.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks while shooting 48.1 percent from the field. The 27-year-old came into his first season with the team after struggling to carve out a role with the Bulls in two years there. Jones will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and his play throughout this season will likely earn him more interest around the league than last year.

JUNE 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks need more long shots to fall in long-shot bid to rally against Celtics in NBA Finals

Luka Doncic's teammates are struggling from 3-point range in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics

JUNE 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Little impact in Game 1 Jones ended Thursday's 107-89 loss to Boston in Game 1 of the NBA Finals with five points (2-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes.

Impact Jones struggled inside the arc and wasn't able to catch any signature lob dunks, largely due to the interior presence of Kristaps Porzingis. Game 1 also marked the first time he's failed to record an assist since Game 4 against the Clippers.

JUNE 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Derrick Jones Jr., Dereck Lively II, and other local players fought their way into the NBA Area high school coaches talk about the lessons they learned from coaching graduates who are in the NBA playoffs and what they did to carve...

MAY 23, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Pours in 22 points Saturday Jones totaled 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Saturday's 117-116 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 6...

Impact Jones scored at least 17 points for the third straight game, playing a season-high 40 minutes as Dallas took care of business in front of their home fans. Jones' offensive output has been a blessing for the Mavericks, providing them with another viable scoring threat alongside Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. Coming up against either the Nuggets or the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals is a daunting task. If Dallas are to pose a serious threat, Jones will need to maintain his offensive momentum.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up offensively in win Jones had 19 points (7-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 104-92 win over Oklahoma City in Game 5 of the...

Impact The Mavericks needed someone to step up offensively due to P.J. Washington's cold shooting and Kyrie Irving's struggles throughout the series, and Jones embraced that role to deliver a playoff-best scoring mark. Jones has scored in double digits in back-to-back contests, setting him up for having a solid role Saturday in Game 6. He's averaging 9.8 points per game in the current postseason run.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic's triple-double pushes Mavs past Thunder, to brink of Western finals

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks can advance to the Western Conference finals with a victory over OKC in Game 6 on Saturday at home.

MAY 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luka Doncic's triple-double pushes Mavs past Thunder, to brink of Western finals

Doncic posts 31-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead

Luka Doncic scored 31 points in a triple-double to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series

MAY 16, 2024 • Associated Press

REPORT: Derrick Jones Jr. Wants to Return to the Dallas Mavericks Next Season In a recent interview, Derrick Jones Jr.'s agent revealed the two-way wing would prefer to be back in Dallas

MAY 15, 2024 • SI.COM

Derrick Jones' agent on free agency: 'He wants to be back' Jones is the only rotation player Dallas doesn’t have under contract next season. Right now, the team could offer him $5.2 million via the t...

MAY 15, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Balanced outing in Game 4 loss Jones posted 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 116-111 loss to the Clippers in Game 4 of the fi...

Impact Jones responded from a scoreless outing in Game 3 by putting forth one of his best performances of the first-round series Sunday in Dallas' loss against Los Angeles. Jones ended second on the team in rebounds, matching his playoff high thus far, while ending as one of four Mavericks with a double-digit point total. Jones notched his highest scoring total of the series, surpassing the double-digit mark in three of his four postseason outings.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Clippers Jones (shoulder) is not in the official injury report and will be available with no limitations for Game 1 of the series against the Clippers on Sunday.

Impact Jones didn't play in the Mavericks' final game of the regular season since the coaching staff wanted to rest him before the start of the playoffs, but he shouldn't have any limitations against the Clippers on Sunday. Jones hasn't started a game for the Mavericks since Feb. 10, so he should see his regular minutes off the bench in the series opener.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DERRICK JONES JR. NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES