Derrick Jones
F LAC
Wed 11/5/25 8:18 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Mon 11/3/25 11:55 PM

Jones (leg) started the second half of Monday's game against the Heat, per the broadcast.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Mon 11/3/25 11:41 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Sat 10/25/25 6:15 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Thu 10/23/25 1:52 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
Jones played the fewest minutes of all Clippers starters, but was efficient in 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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Thu 10/9/25 8:52 PM

Jones is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong Lions, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Sun 5/4/25 10:25 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Sat 5/3/25 7:04 PM

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

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Wed 4/30/25 7:52 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Wed 4/30/25 2:51 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.