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The Los Angeles Clippers are making the most of the long break between games this week thanks to NBA Cup schedule. After having last played on Saturday against the Timberwolves, the Clippers don't play until Thursday, when they visit Houston to take on the 15-6 Rockets.

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.

NBA News / FirstSportz / July 7

Report: Lakers To Pursue Malcolm Brogdon As Clippers, Warriors Join The Hunt

Malcolm Brogdon, who spent 2024-25 languishing on the basement Washington Wizards, could be on the move. The former 6th Man of the Year award winner will be one of the most heavily coveted trade targets in the upcoming days.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 5

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

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4

Clippers news: Lakers’ Luka Doncic opens up on Derrick Jones Jr. and LA Clippers rivalry

The Los Angeles Clippers saw a bitter rival join another in their own town when Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers last month. In a move that people in NBA circles still can’t explain, Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks in a package including Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first round pick.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 22

Mavericks Made Right Call Letting Offseason's 'Priority' Walk

Following the Dallas Mavericks' run to the 2024 NBA Finals and entering free agency, General Manager Nico Harrison had one thing he called "priority 1A and 1B;" re-signing Derrick Jones Jr.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 20

Former Maverick Reacts to First Game Back in Dallas, Tribute Video

In Thursday night's loss to the LA Clippers, former Dallas Maverick Derrick Jones Jr. made his first return to American Airlines Center, even getting a tribute video in the process.

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NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 20

Mavericks Play Tribute Video For Derrick Jones Jr. In First Clippers Matchup

Flight 55 made its first return to the American Airlines Center on Thursday night, as Derrick Jones Jr. played his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since signing with the LA Clippers this offseason.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Rumors / December 10, 2024

Clippers forward out at least two weeks with hamstring injury

He will be reevaluated in two weeks, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he misses additional time beyond that.

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NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / October 9, 2024

Injury Update on Clippers Player Who Suffered Scare vs Nets

Clippers fans are used to seeing injuries happen. Still, when the team's most promising new signing gets hurt during a preseason game, it's an incredibly scary moment for everyone.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / June 30, 2024

Mavericks forward's free agency complicated by agent change

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

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2024

Mavericks wing disagrees with 'underdog' tag entering NBA Finals

The Celtics were the best team in the NBA in the regular season by a wide margin and have yet to be truly tested in the postseason. As such, they enter the finals as heavy favorites. But at least one Mavs player is confident in his team's chances to take down the juggernaut from Boston and claim the NBA title.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 3, 2024

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14, 2024

How Mavericks’ Derrick Jones Jr. went from minimum contract to pivotal X-factor

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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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