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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Set to return Friday
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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.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Won't play Wednesday
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Jones (groin) will not play Wednesday against Detroit, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Out against Suns
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Jones (groin) is out for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Won't play Sunday
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Jones is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers due to a right groin strain, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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 and even Jordan Miller could see more minutes with Jones out.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Back in starting five
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Jones is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Two-way play in return to bench
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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.
After earning the starting nod Sunday, Jones returned to the Clippers bench Monday and led all second-unit players in scoring and steals in a balanced outing. Jones has scored 15 or more points in nine contests, though this was his first such effort while coming off the bench.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Moves to bench against Detroit
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Jones is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pistons, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Starting Sunday vs. Indiana
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Jones is in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Pacers on Sunday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Joining second unit Thursday
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Jones will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Bucks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Back with first unit
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Jones is starting Thursday's game against the Jazz, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Coming off bench
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Jones won't start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Manages 17 points in defeat
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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.
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 the former was unable to gain much traction in that category during the blowout loss.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Sets new season-high scoring mark
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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.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Solid output Thursday
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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.
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. That doesn't seem to be a foregone conclusion yet.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Moving to starting role
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Jones is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Hurts hand, but should be fine
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Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said after Monday's 109-98 win over the Heat that Jones was available to return to the contest after tending to a hand issue in the second half and will be fine moving forward, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Jones tallied nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one assist and one steal across 16 minutes before exiting with 10:20 remaining in the fourth quarter and heading to the locker room to get his hand checked. Though he went unused for the rest of the contest, Lue relayed that Jones isn't dealing with anything concerning and should be good to go for Wednesday's matchup with 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 night off Wednesday during the first leg of a back-to-back set.
