Derrick Jones Jr.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said that Derrick Jones Jr. has progressed to 5-on-5 work.

Fantasy Impact

Jones last played on November 16 as he's been recovering from a right knee sprain. Although his initial timetable pointed to an early January return, his progression to 5-on-5 work suggests he’s ahead of schedule. An exact return date has yet to be announced, but fantasy managers should expect him to be on a minutes restriction once he’s back in action.

Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Jones sustained the injury in Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics. With him sidelined for at least the next six weeks, Kobe Sanders and Nicolas Batum are expected to see an increase in minutes.

Derrick Jones Jr. has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Fantasy Impact

Jones exited Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics after 11 minutes and is dealing with knee soreness, which will keep him out of Monday’s contest. With him sidelined, John Collins, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders are expected to see an uptick in minutes.

Derrick Jones Jr. left Sunday’s game against the Celtics with a knee injury.

Fantasy Impact

Jones suffered the injury during the second quarter and did not return. He had to be helped off the court. Assuming he misses time, Bogdan Bogdanović would be in line to see more run.

Derrick Jones Jr. scored 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3PT, 1-1 FT) and grabbed two rebounds in Tuesday's 122-117 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Fantasy Impact

Jones saw 26 minutes of action on Tuesday with Kawhi Leonard (knee) out of the lineup for that Clippers. He was able to score 18 points during that time but wasn't able to do much in other areas of the game. He will see less opportunities whenever Leonard makes his return for Los Angeles.