Derrick Jones
F LAC
Thu 2/13/25 8:38 PM

Jones is starting Thursday's game against the Jazz, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Wed 2/12/25 8:54 PM

Jones won't start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Wed 2/5/25 8:19 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Thu 1/23/25 11:58 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Fri 1/17/25 1:19 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Wed 1/15/25 8:59 PM

Jones is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Tue 1/14/25 1:04 AM

Coach Tyronn Lue said postgame that Jones didn't return to Monday's 109-98 win over the Heat due to a hand injury, though Lue added that the forward was available to return and the hand shouldn't be a problem moving forward, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports. Jones finished the game with nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one assist and one steal across 16 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Jones exited to the locker room with 10:20 remaining in the fourth quarter and didn't return. However, Lue relayed that Jones is fine, meaning he should be good to go for Wednesday's matchup versus 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 day off during the first leg of a back-to-back set Wednesday.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Wed 1/8/25 7:43 PM

Jones is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones will get the starting nod in the absence of Kawhi Leonard (personal) on Wednesday. The veteran forward has started 32 games for the Clippers this season, averaging 9.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 threes in 24.7 minutes over this period. Jones is worth streaming as a stopgap solution for steals in fantasy leagues Wednesday.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Sat 1/4/25 8:54 PM

Jones is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Hawks on Saturday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has started in all 32 games he's played in this season and is averaging a career-high 9.8 points per game across 24.7 minutes. However, he will come off the bench Saturday due to the return of Kawhi Leonard (knee), while Kris Dunn remains in the Clippers' starting five. Per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com, Leonard will be operating on a minutes restriction, so Jones should still see a good amount of playing time in a reserve role.

Derrick Jones
F LAC
Tue 12/31/24 12:34 PM

Jones amassed 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 116-113 victory over New Orleans.
EDGE Analysis
This was a solid all-around performance for Jones as he reached double figures for the third straight game. During that stretch, he's posted averages of 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.7 blocks. Keep in mind that his usage could take a hit when the Clippers presumably get Kawhi Leonard (knee) back in the near future.