F - Los Angeles Clippers
- 6' 6"
- 210 lbs
- Age 29
- UNLV
Next Game
- Rank
- F #144
- Projection (?)
- 17.5 pts
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- SF,PF
- ESPN
- SF
- CBS
- PF
Availability
Derrick Jones Jr. put up 22 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3PT, 7-7 FT) to go with four rebounds and three assists in Thursday's loss to the Pelicans.
Fantasy Impact
Jones tied his season high in points Thursday night, as he reached 20 points for the first time in 14 games and just the second time this season. With Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland both sitting out the second game of a back-to-back, Jones took advantage of the opportunity to shoulder more of the scoring load.
Derrick Jones Jr. scored 16 points (6-14 FG, 4-7 3P, 0-1 FT) with seven rebounds, two assists, three steals, and two blocks in the Clippers’ 126-118 win over the Knicks.
Fantasy Impact
Jones had himself a night in the defensive side of the ball with five total stocks. He’s now put up 12 or more points in four straight games with at least one block or steal in each. He’s worth a start in deeper formats with his playmaking ability.
With Kawhi Leonard and John Collins both out Thursday, Jones stepped up and finished with 18 points (7-of-11 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), two blocks, one steal, one three-pointer, one rebound, and one assist against the Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact
It was his fifth double-digit game in his last eight, and the pattern is clear — his fantasy upside is directly tied to how healthy the Clippers are on any given night.
Derrick Jones Jr. scored a season-high 22 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3PT, 6-7 FT) and added three rebounds and one assist in the Clippers' 115-114 win over Denver on Thursday night.
Fantasy Impact
Jones has now played in only 23 games this season as injuries have derailed his availability. In six games back from his latest injury, Jones is averaging 10.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists - about right on par with his season averages.
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.
