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Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. has a Grade 2 right MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, ESPN reported on Sunday. Jones sustained the injury during the Clippers' 146-115 loss against the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

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Derrick Jones Jr. to be re-evaluated in six weeks with MCL sprain

Jones had played just four games for the Clippers since returning from a similar injury that he suffered in November.

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Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. Expected To Return Sunday

Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been cleared to return to action for Sunday’s game against Detroit, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

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Ty Lue Provides Positive Update on Derrick Jones Jr. & Injured Clippers

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 17

NBA Notes: Clippers, Derrick Jones Jr, Players of Week, Nikola Jokic, Nets

The Clippers are going to be without Derrick Jones Jr. for a while. He suffered a right MCL sprain in Sunday’s loss at Boston and will be out at least six weeks, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Rumors / November 17

Clippers' Derrick Jones. Jr. out at least six week with injury

Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee during Sunday’s loss in Boston and will miss at least six weeks, which is when he’ll be reevaluated.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 16

Derrick Jones Jr. carried off court after Jaylen Brown dove into legs

Derrick Jones Jr. and the Los Angeles Clippers have been ravaged by injuries to start the season, and as most people in Los Angeles currently see: when it rains, it pours.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / September 17

Clippers Notes: Derrick Jones Jr., Kawhi Leonard investigation

Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been ordered to pay his former agent, Aaron Turner, the full 4% commission from his current contract, per Michael McCann of Sportico.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 10

Arbitrator issues ruling on Clippers player’s dispute with agent

Another dicey situation involving the LA Clippers has been resolved this week. An arbitrator has ruled against Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. in a dispute against former agent Aaron Turner, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10

Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr.’s ex-agent wins arbitration ruling on $30 million contract

Derrick Jones Jr. arrived at the Los Angeles Clippers after going all the way to the NBA Finals back during the 2023-24 NBA season. That season earned him a considerable pay rise as he signed a $30 million, three-year deal with the Clippers in August 2024, which runs until the end of the 2026-27 campaign.

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LA Clippers Have Decision Between Enticing Trade or Spend $10 Million

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Derrick Jones Jr. posterizes Stephen Curry during crucial Clippers-Warriors battle

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Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6, 2024

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Mavericks wing disagrees with 'underdog' tag entering NBA Finals

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Dallas Mavericks' Derrick Jones Jr. Could Have Joined Celtics But 'Glad' About Choice Entering NBA Finals

DALLAS — The NBA Finals will involve the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics, with Game 1 beginning on Thursday at TD Garden. Derrick Jones Jr. will be able to continue an impressive season that began with him signing a prove-it contract in August before emerging as a full-time starting wing on a team that ultimately has a chance to win a title.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / June 3, 2024

Derrick Jones Jr. On Picking Mavericks Over Celtics As A Free Agent: 'Glad I Made The Decision And Came Here'

Derrick Jones Jr. had to make a decision last summer. He could either join a guaranteed contender like the Boston Celtics to give them forward depth or join the fledgling Dallas Mavericks to have a chance to earn a starting spot on a team needing forward play.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 2, 2024

'I Always Fight'; Dallas Mavericks Starter Derrick Jones Jr. Continues to Impress

Derrick Jones Jr. was a late addition to the Dallas Mavericks, not signing his contract until over a month after free agency started. Even the NBA's official announcement brushed off the signing, referring to him as a former NBA Slam Dunk champion and briefly mentioning his statistics.

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Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / January 13, 2022

Report: Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. to miss four to six weeks with knee injury

Jones Jr. is in his sixth NBA season and first with Chicago after being acquired as part of a three-team trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Portland Trail Blazers on Aug. 28, 2021.

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