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The Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors are in a battle for a top-six seed in the Western Conference, and they’re doing whatever it takes to win.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / April 8

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If. A tiny word carrying so much weight. Where the Los Angeles Clippers are concerned, "if" does so much heavy lifting that even Atlas is impressed.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 5

2024-25 NBA Betting Preview: LA Clippers Win Total Odds

The Los Angeles Clippers media day felt a bit depressing. Whether it was the spotlight on the new Clippers stadium outshining that of their season outlook or Kawhi Leonard revealing he plans to deal with knee issues for the rest of his career, things don’t look great for the Clippers.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 11

New Clippers Player Reacts to Paul George Leaving to 76ers

Derrick Jones Jr. is one of the best defensive forwards in the NBA that fills a hole that the LA Clippers desperately needed to fill. If the Clippers had both Paul George and Derrick Jones Jr.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8

Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. reacts to replacing Paul George

LAS VEGAS, NV — The LA Clippers were forced to move quickly this summer with the news that Paul George would be departing in free agency for the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / July 17

Dallas Mavericks Executive's Blunt Statement on Derrick Jones Jr. Leaving to Clippers

No one expected Derrick Jones Jr. to leave the Dallas Mavericks for the LA Clippers this season, not even Mavericks GM Nico Harrison. During an interview with Mike Curtis of the Dallas Morning News, Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison broke his silence on Derrick Jones Jr.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 16

Derrick Jones Jr. Reveals Why He Left Dallas Mavericks for LA Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks have had a busy offseason bringing in three new players and still having an open roster spot. Part of their offseason was signing Naji Marshall away from the New Orleans Pelicans once it became apparent Derrick Jones Jr.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / July 10

Former Dallas Mavericks Starter Breaks Silence on Joining Clippers

While the LA Clippers may have lost Paul George this offseason, they gained an incredibly valuable roleplayer in Derrick Jones Jr. - the same Derrick Jones Jr.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Derrick Jones Jr.’s Mavericks departure gets brutally honest admissions

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League team is focused on preparing for Las Vegas. With Summer League right around the corner, however, a former Mavs player who joined the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA free agency has been mentioned multiple times over the past two days.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Mavericks forward's free agency complicated by agent change

This could put an obstacle in the Mavericks' path to re-signing the veteran forward.

Mavericks beef up defense through trade for young guard

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Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Mavericks X-factor comments on free agency ahead of Game 1

Mavericks X-factor makes statement on free agency ahead of NBA Finals

Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. is ready to put down roots.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4

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

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

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3

Mavericks’ Derrick Jones Jr. won’t be ‘out-worked’ amid NBA championship pursuit

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are looking to clinch a first-round series victory in Game 6 against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. On Friday morning, the team held a shoot-around at the American Airlines Center.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 2

'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.