Derrick Jones Jr.
LA Clippers · Forward · 6′6″ 210 lb · age 29 · UNLV · 11th season
3 games this season
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 vs LAL. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 3 of 3 games · 4th on LAC in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
19 items · 1 source this seasonSo far only his team's show (Locked On Clippers) has talked about him this season. We also follow 20 national shows, ESPN and CBS Sports stories and 90+ beat reporters; their items appear here as soon as they mention him.
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 4 points ·
- Darian Vaziri: Starting matchups suggest the starters were Kris Dunn on Luka, Derrick Jones Jr. on Austin Reaves, Isaiah Jackson on Walker Kessler, Garland on Jalen Williams and Hachimura on Matisse Thybulle. The host also says Dunn and Jackson are starting. at 27:44
- Darian Vaziri: The host is surprised Hachimura wasn't put into the Luka action more. He says mainly Hachimura, Jones Jr. and Kris Dunn guarded Luka, but he doesn't remember Hachimura guarding him. at 6:36
- Darian Vaziri: In the late comeback, down 14, the Clippers used a press that forced many Lakers turnovers and cut the deficit to six (113-119, per the host's recollection). The host calls Jones Jr. and Kris Dunn super disruptive. at 23:44
- Darian Vaziri: Derrick Jones Jr. had 16 points, no turnovers, 6-of-13 shooting in 35 minutes. The host says he wasn't that good defensively in the second half. at 37:02
“How Turnovers Killed The LA Clippers Against The Lakers” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 3 points ·
- Darian Vaziri: Opening-night starters: Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., Rui Hachimura and Isaiah Jackson. The host first named Brook Lopez as the fifth starter, then corrected that to Isaiah Jackson. at 1:17
- Darian Vaziri: Defensive assignments to start the game: Kris Dunn on LaVine and Derrick Jones Jr. on Acuff. LaVine shot over Dunn a couple of times. at 7:25
- Darian Vaziri: The host gives Jones Jr. much of the credit for his defense over screens. at 17:24
“How The LA Clippers Opening Night Went PERFECTLY” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Opinion ·
The host's opinion: compared with a couple of years ago, Derrick Jones Jr seems more complete, more reliable and more well-rounded, while keeping his athleticism and ability to get to the rim.
“CLIPPERS POSTCAST: Big win in Home opener vs The Kings” at 6:47 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 3 points ·
- Darian Vaziri: For the last two starting spots, the host tentatively picks Derrick Jones Jr and Kris Dunn, calling it a lineup 'loaded up with defense'. name not confirmed at 16:39
- Darian Vaziri: The host says every returning player must do more now that Kawhi is gone, naming Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr and Kobe Sanders. at 7:38
- Darian Vaziri: Offense: the host expects the Ajax (uncertain)-Garland pick-and-roll aimed at Sabonis to be the Clippers' most-used action. He says shooting will depend on whether Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr can make open shots. name not confirmed at 26:31
“Why Opening Night Is A MUST-WIN For The LA Clippers” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- The host's projected starting lineup: Garland, Kris Dunn (the host says he is assuming), Derrick Jones Jr., Rui Hachimura and Jackson. Only Jackson's starting role was presented as announced. at 9:32
- The host argues that Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. should start for defensive resistance despite limited shooting, while Garland and Hachimura must shoot threes. at 27:30
“Why Isaiah Jackson Being Named Starting Center Is The RIGHT Choice” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 3 points ·
- Derrick Jones Jr had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 0 turnovers on 4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT and 5-6 FT. name not confirmed at 22:45
- Jones Jr.'s defensive lapses: he went under a screen on Jamal Murray, got blown by by a Denver player heard as "Julian Strother", and let Murray go backdoor for a dunk. name not confirmed at 22:23
- The host says Jones Jr. and Kris Dunn are about the only two good defenders in the rotation to start the season. at 23:03
“How The LA Clippers Rookies IMPRESSED In The Preseason Finale” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- Derrick Jones Jr. started. He had 5 points on 2-of-3 shooting, made his only three, went 0-for-2 at the line and had two rebounds. The host says he needs to rebound more during the season. at 23:22
- Brook Lopez, Derrick Jones Jr., Darius Garland and Kris Dunn did not play in the second half. Everyone else got minutes. No reason is stated. at 10:05
“How The LA Clippers BIGGEST FLAW Was Exposed Against The Toronto Raptors” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | @OKC L | 30 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 23 | @LAL L | 35 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 21 | SAC W | 26 min | 8 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 51 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | GSW L | 23 min | 13 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 12 | GSW W | 21 min | 0 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @POR L | 23 min | 10 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 8 | OKC L | 30 min | 11 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 7 | DAL W | 23 min | 11 pts | 10 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 5 | @SAC W | 25 min | 6 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 2 | SAS L | 24 min | 4 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 31 | POR L | 23 min | 1 pt | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 29 | @MIL W | 26 min | 13 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 27 | @IND W | 26 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 25 | TOR W | 28 min | 2 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 23 | MIL W | 23 min | 7 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 21 | @DAL W | 37 min | 15 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 19 | @NOP L | 34 min | 22 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 18 | @NOP L | 29 min | 4 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 16 | SAS L | 24 min | 10 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 14 | SAC L | 32 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 13 | CHI W | 34 min | 10 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 11 | MIN W | 29 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 9 | NYK W | 34 min | 16 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 7 | @MEM W | 30 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 6 | @SAS L | 34 min | 12 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 4 | IND W | 26 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 2 | @GSW W | 24 min | 9 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 1 | NOP W | 28 min | 17 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 26 | MIN L | 32 min | 18 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 22 | ORL L | 32 min | 6 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 20 | @LAL L | 39 min | 13 pts | 8 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 19 | DEN W | 34 min | 22 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 11 | @HOU W | 30 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 10 | @HOU L | 27 min | 6 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 8 | @MIN W | 28 min | 5 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 6 | @SAC W | 27 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 4 | CLE L | 21 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 3 | BOS L | 25 min | 19 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 1 | UTA W | 24 min | 10 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 30 | SAC W | 20 min | 8 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 28 | DET W | 18 min | 3 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 16 | @BOS L | 11 min | 5 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 14 | @DAL W | 40 min | 15 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 12 | DEN L | 20 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 10 | ATL L | 33 min | 11 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 8 | PHX L | 27 min | 7 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 6 | @PHX L | 22 min | 10 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 4 | OKC L | 28 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 3 | MIA L | 27 min | 12 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 31 | NOP W | 29 min | 16 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 28 | @GSW L | 23 min | 3 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 26 | POR W | 22 min | 4 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 24 | PHX W | 23 min | 17 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 5 3PM |
| Oct 22 | @UTA L | 18 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
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Predictions about him
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- Came true Darian Vaziri: Derrick Jones Jr. will start on opening day.
2026-10-19 · Podcast · for vs SAC, 2026-10-22 · result: started, 26 min Flag