Derrick Jones F LAC Fri 4/25/25 2:11 AM
Derrick Jones
F LAC
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derrick Jones F LAC Fri 4/11/25 9:48 PM
Derrick Jones
F LAC
Jones is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Kings on Friday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
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).
Derrick Jones F LAC Tue 4/8/25 9:00 PM
Derrick Jones
F LAC
Jones will start in Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old forward will return to the starting five due to Kawhi Leonard (knee) being sidelined. Jones has made five starts since the All-Star break, averaging 11.4 points and 2.8 rebounds across 25.6 minutes per contest in those five games.
Derrick Jones F LAC Mon 3/31/25 6:41 PM
Derrick Jones
F LAC
Jones is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Orlando.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derrick Jones F LAC Sun 3/30/25 8:11 PM
Derrick Jones
F LAC
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derrick Jones F LAC Sun 3/30/25 3:05 PM
Derrick Jones
F LAC
Jones is in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Sunday, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derrick Jones F LAC Tue 3/18/25 9:00 PM
Derrick Jones
F LAC
Jones will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derrick Jones F LAC Sun 3/16/25 6:39 PM
Derrick Jones
F LAC
Jones is in the Clippers' starting five against the Hornets on Sunday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derrick Jones F LAC Wed 3/12/25 10:27 AM
Derrick Jones
F LAC
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derrick Jones F LAC Sat 3/8/25 1:32 PM
Derrick Jones
F LAC
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.