Clippers' Derrick Jones: Leading scorer in preseason win
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Jones scored a team-high 16 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT) while adding one steal in 21 minutes during Friday's 101-99 preseason win over the Trail Blazers.
After scoring just three points combined in the Clippers' first two preseason contests, Jones got his offense rolling Friday. The veteran forward is expected to be a glue player for Los Angeles this season after signing a three-year deal, $30 million contract in free agency, but his fantasy contributions are likely to be modest -- he averaged a career-high 8.6 points and 1.1 threes for the Mavericks in 2023-24.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Not injured despite leaving early
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Jones (head) is fine and doesn't have any injury to worry about moving forward, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Despite leaving Tuesday's preseason game versus the Nets early with a head contusion, Jones isn't expected to miss any further time. Jones appears set to begin the 2024-25 campaign as one of the Clippers' starting forwards.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Won't return Tuesday
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Jones is out for the remainder of Tuesday's preseason game versus the Nets due to a head contusion, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Jones will end the contest with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three blocks, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes. The 27-year-old forward has already begun to display the defensive prowess he can bring to the Clippers. Jones' next chance to suit up is Friday's preseason matchup with Portland.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Heading west
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Jones is signing a three-year, $30 million deal with the Clippers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Solid in Game 2
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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.
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.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Little impact in Game 1
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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.
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.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Pours in 22 points Saturday
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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.
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.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Steps up offensively in win
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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.
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.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Balanced outing in Game 4 loss
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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.
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.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Available to face Clippers
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Jones (shoulder) is not on the official injury report and will be available for Game 1 of the opening-round series against the Clippers on Sunday.
Jones didn't play in the Mavericks' final game of the regular season because the training staff wanted him to rest a lingering shoulder issue. He shouldn't have any limitations against the Clippers on Sunday. He started his final 19 regular-season appearances and averaged 7.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 21.8 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Ruled out for Sunday
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Jones won't play Sunday against the Thunder due to a left shoulder sprain.
Jones' injury appears to be a minor concern, as head coach Jason Kidd had previously made it clear that he would rest most of his rotation players for Sunday's regular-season finale.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Struggles in victory Monday
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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.
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.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Nearly double-doubles
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Jones closed Sunday's 107-105 win over the Nuggets with nine points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes.
Jones nearly double-doubled and made the most of his 24 minutes Sunday. Usage isn't easy to come by in Dallas alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, so that explains Jones' inconsistent production.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Moves to starting unit
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Jones is starting against the Heat on Thursday, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Jones will move to the starting unit in place of Josh Green. Jones has been a starter through much of the season, but this will be his first start since Feb. 10. He's averaging 9.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists and a combined 1.6 steals-plus-blocks when deployed with the first unit.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Good to go Tuesday
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Jones (shoulder) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Pacers.
Jones has been upgraded from questionable to available despite a left shoulder strain. Jones should serve as one of Dallas' primary backups at the forward position against Indiana.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Questionable for Tuesday
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Jones is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers due to a shoulder injury, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.
If Jones can't give it a go, that will open up minutes for Josh Green and Tim Hardaway, with the latter offering a bit more upside. We'll have a better idea of Jones' availability for Tuesday night based on his activity level at the team's morning shootaround.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Catches fire from deep
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Jones had 21 points (7-9 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and one block over 26 minutes during Sunday's 120-116 loss to the 76ers.
With Dante Exum, Tim Hardaway and Daniel Gafford combining for just three points in 36 cumulative minutes of action, Jones needed to step up, and he did. Despite Sunday's boom, it's tough to trust Jones for offensive production moving forward, as he entered the loss having posted 2-for-7 shooting from deep across five contests since the All-Star break. His offensive usage has shrunk considerably, and his track record does not support the return of a larger role down the stretch.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Productive in Thursday's win
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Jones contributed 18 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds and three assists in Thursday's 122-108 win over the Knicks.
Jones managed to crack double-digit points for the first time since Jan. 13 against the Pelicans, and he was the second-leading scorer on the Mavs behind Luka Doncic. Jones was aggressive on the offensive side of the floor, and his seven free throws were his most since Dec. 28 against the Timberwolves.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Gets major minutes in return
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Jones (wrist) played 35 minutes in Saturday's 129-117 loss to the Bucks, finishing with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist.
Back in action after missing the previous three games with a left wrist sprain, Jones took back his spot in the starting five and faced no restrictions from a playing-time standpoint. As per usual, Jones saw limited usage (10.1 percent) while Luka Doncic did the heavy lifting for Dallas and only three other players (Maxi Kleber, Josh Green and Tim Hardaway) put up double-digit shot attempts. Jones has the ability to produce some interesting defensive numbers when given extensive minutes, but he'll likely see his playing time get reduced as soon as the likes of Kyrie Irving (thumb), Dereck Lively (nose) and Dante Exum (knee) are back in action.
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Mavericks' Derrick Jones: Starting in return
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Jones is part of the first unit for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.
Jones had missed three straight games with a wrist injury, but he'll slot right back into his typical starting role against Milwaukee.
