Derrick Jones Jr.
F - Los Angeles Clippers
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Derrick Jones Jr. is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Fantasy Impact
Jones recently completed a rehab stint in the G League and will be available for his first game with the Los Angeles Clippers since January 3, when he suffered an MCL sprain. He is expected to have a minutes restriction. With his return, Nicolas Batum could see his playing time reduced.
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) suffered an MCL sprain against the Celtics on Saturday and will be out for at least six weeks.
Fantasy Impact
Jones Jr. suffered an injury in the same knee previously, also against the Celtics. It's unfortunate, given Jones had just returned from his last injury. The Clippers will make it work with Kobe Sanders and Nic Batum likely filling in. Neither are great fantasy options.
Derrick Jones Jr. suffered a right knee injury in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Boston Celtics.
Fantasy Impact
Jones injured the same knee he hurt against the Celtics on November 16, an injury that previously sidelined him for over a month, which is a cause for concern. He is expected to be re-evaluated on Sunday. If he misses time, Kobe Sanders and Nicolas Batum would be in line for increased minutes.
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) will be returning to the Clippers lineup on Sunday after missing over a month. The Clippers play Detroit on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Jones was the Clippers starter at power forward before going down with the injury. John Collins has started in his place, and Collins will likely see a reduced role with Jones’s return, though Jones may be on a minutes restriction for the first few games back.
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.
