Derrick Jones
F LAC
Fri 3/7/25 10:10 PM

Jones will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Knicks, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After missing the last three games for the Clippers, Jones will return to the floor Friday against New York. In six games as a reserve for Los Angeles this season, he's averaging 9.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 55.6 percent from the field.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Thu 3/6/25 8:22 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Wed 3/5/25 4:13 PM

Jones (groin) will not play Wednesday against Detroit, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Mon 3/3/25 7:28 PM

Jones (groin) is out for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Sat 3/1/25 8:41 PM

Jones is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers due to a right groin strain, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Wed 2/26/25 7:36 PM

Jones is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Mon 2/24/25 10:19 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Mon 2/24/25 6:45 PM

Jones is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pistons, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Sun 2/23/25 3:41 PM

Jones is in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Pacers on Sunday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Thu 2/20/25 6:55 PM

Jones will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Bucks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.