DTDDerrick Jones F LAC Mon 7/1/24 12:13 AM
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Jones is signing a three-year, $30 million deal with the Clippers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones will join the Clippers after a successful one-year stop in Dallas. Jones' defense and shot-making ability were key in Dallas' playoff run and made him a sought-after piece ahead of next season. With the Clippers likely parting ways with many key pieces, Jones will likely play a significant role for the team.
DTDDerrick Jones F LAC Tue 6/18/24 3:21 PM
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Jones provided 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one block in 22 minutes during Monday's 106-88 loss to Boston in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
EDGE Analysis
Jones started all 22 playoff games for the Mavericks and averaged 9.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks while shooting 48.1 percent from the field. The 27-year-old came into his first season with the team after struggling to carve out a role with the Bulls during two years in Chicago. Jones will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and his play throughout this season will likely earn him more interest around the league than last summer.
DTDDerrick Jones F LAC Mon 6/10/24 11:51 AM
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Jones notched 11 points (4-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 105-98 loss to the Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
EDGE Analysis
Jones improved on his five-point performance from Game 1, but he struggled from distance. He also didn't offer much defensive resistance despite managing a block and a steal. The forward will look to improve again in Game 3 at home, where he's averaged 11.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in the postseason.
DTDDerrick Jones F LAC Fri 6/7/24 12:43 PM
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Jones ended Thursday's 107-89 loss to Boston in Game 1 of the NBA Finals with five points (2-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Jones struggled inside the arc and wasn't able to catch any signature lob dunks, largely due to the interior presence of Kristaps Porzingis. Game 1 also marked the first time he's failed to record an assist since Game 4 against the Clippers.
DTDDerrick Jones F LAC Sun 5/19/24 12:10 AM
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Jones totaled 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Saturday's 117-116 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
EDGE Analysis
Jones scored at least 17 points for the third straight game, playing a season-high 40 minutes as the Mavericks took care of business in front of their home fans. Jones' offensive output has been a blessing for the Mavericks, providing them with another viable scoring threat alongside Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. Coming up against either the Nuggets or the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals is a daunting task. If Dallas is to pose a serious threat, Jones may need to maintain his offensive momentum.
DTDDerrick Jones F LAC Thu 5/16/24 12:05 PM
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Jones had 19 points (7-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 104-92 win over Oklahoma City in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
EDGE Analysis
The Mavericks needed someone to step up offensively due to P.J. Washington's cold shooting and Kyrie Irving's struggles throughout the series, and Jones embraced that role to deliver a playoff-best scoring mark. Jones has scored in double digits in back-to-back contests, setting him up for having a solid role Saturday in Game 6. He's averaging 9.8 points per game in the current postseason run.
DTDDerrick Jones F LAC Sun 4/28/24 9:09 PM
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Jones posted 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 116-111 loss to the Clippers in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
EDGE Analysis
Jones responded from a scoreless outing in Game 3 by putting forth one of his best performances of the first-round series Sunday in Dallas' loss against Los Angeles. Although Jones briefly headed to the locker room Sunday, he ended second on the team in rebounds, matching his playoff high thus far, while ending as one of four Mavericks with a double-digit point total. Jones notched his highest scoring total of the series, surpassing the double-digit mark in three of his four postseason outings.
DTDDerrick Jones F LAC Sat 4/20/24 6:56 PM
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Jones (shoulder) is not in the official injury report and will be available with no limitations for Game 1 of the series against the Clippers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Jones didn't play in the Mavericks' final game of the regular season since the coaching staff wanted to rest him before the start of the playoffs, but he shouldn't have any limitations against the Clippers on Sunday. Jones hasn't started a game for the Mavericks since Feb. 10, so he should see his regular minutes off the bench in the series opener.
DTDDerrick Jones F LAC Sat 4/13/24 7:18 PM
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Jones (shoulder) will not play Sunday against the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
This appears to be a minor issue for Jones, as coach Jason Kidd made it very clear previously that he would rest most of his rotation for the season finale.
DTDDerrick Jones F LAC Tue 3/26/24 2:33 AM
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Jones produced six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and one steal over 18 minutes during Monday's 115-105 win over Utah.
EDGE Analysis
Despite starting, Jones managed very little in terms of fantasy production. After a brief period in which he was at least on the standard-league radar, Jones has settled back into a mediocre role. As long as the Mavericks are relatively healthy, Jones can be left on waivers for the time being.