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.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Returns Monday
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Jones (leg) started the second half of Monday's game against the Heat, per the broadcast.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Exits to locker room vs. Miami
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Jones exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent leg injury in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Heat, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Jones was unable to finish a lob thrown by Kawhi Leonard and landed awkwardly on his 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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Logs 17 points in rout
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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.
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 financial investment in Collins and want to see the payoff.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Produces in small sample
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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.
Jones played the fewest minutes of all Clippers starters but was efficient during his time on the court. He's a three-and-D presence in addition to being a constant lob threat. John Collins played 28 minutes off the bench in his Clippers debut and poses a threat to Jones' spot in the rotation.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Draws preseason start
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Jones is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong Lions, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Logs three swats in Game 7 loss
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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 round of the Western Conference playoffs.
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 (55 starts) 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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Starting in pivotal Game 7
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Jones is in the starting lineup for Saturday's Game 7 against the Nuggets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
The Clippers will add some size to their lineup, and Jones will enter the starting five as a result. That 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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Absent from injury report
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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.
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.
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 Conference playoffs.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Serviceable performance in win
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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 of the Western Conference playoffs.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Back to bench Friday
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Jones is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Kings on Friday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
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).
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Back to bench Monday
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Jones is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Orlando.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Posts 15 points in starting lineup
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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.
Jones entered the starting lineup Sunday due to Kawhi Leonard (rest) being inactive, and he contributed 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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Starting Sunday
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Jones is in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Sunday, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Slides to bench Tuesday
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Jones will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Starting Sunday against Charlotte
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Jones is in the Clippers' starting five against the Hornets on Sunday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Scores 11 points in loss
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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.
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 fantasy 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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Scores nine points in return
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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.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Not starting in return
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Jones (groin) will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Knicks, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Jones had started in his most recent two appearances before missing the Clippers' last three contests with a groin injury, but he'll be deployed on the second unit in his return. In six games as a reserve this season, Jones is averaging 9.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 55.6 percent from the field.
