Derrick Jones Jr. Perfect From Three-Point Range In Game 3
Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. demonstrated perfect three-point shooting in Sunday's Game 3 win over the Timberwolves, hitting 3-for-3 from deep to finish with 11 points. These are his first made threes in the series after Jones Jr. went 0-for-5 in the first two games. On Sunday, he also recorded a pair of rebounds and assists while producing a game-best plus-15 rating in 33 minutes on the floor. Jones Jr. has been a solid two-way contributor for the Mavericks during their playoff run, but he's been quiet in the matchup against Minnesota as Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have taken over. Through three games, Jones Jr. has averaged 7.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.
Derrick Jones Jr. On The Injury Report With Shoulder Issue
Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (shoulder) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. The high-flyer from UNLV might have to skip a very favorable matchup due to a left shoulder strain. The timing of the injury couldn't be worse, as Jones Jr. has just had one of his best outings of the season with a 21-point, seven-rebound effort against Philadelphia. Jones Jr.'s absence would open the door for Dante Exum and Tim Hardaway Jr. to make a bigger mark off the Dallas bench. A lot of big fantasy lines are expected from the clash at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, as Indiana is ranked No. 1 in pace but sits among the worst defensive teams in the league.
Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Jones is out after taking a hard fall during Friday's contest. Hopefully, his absence is precautionary and Jones won't be forced to miss significant time. The Mavs will be shorthanded with Dante Exum (knee) also ruled out for this game. The expectation is that Jaden Hardy, Seth Curry, and Tim Hardaway Jr. will all see increased minutes. Between them all, Hardaway is the best streaming option for Saturday.
Dallas Mavericks small forward Derrick Jones Jr. (quadriceps) might be forced to sit out a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Minnesota, as the team considers him questionable. Jones Jr. injured his right quadriceps Monday versus Memphis and couldn't take the court Tuesday versus the Lakers. He was playing his best basketball of the season before getting hurt, so it's a bitter blow for the 26-year-old, who's been a starter in 21 of his 22 appearances in 2023-24. Grant Williams took Jones Jr.'s position in the starting unit as he returned from injury on Tuesday, while Dante Exum and Jaden Hardy should also continue to benefit if Jones Jr. doesn't return on Thursday.
Derrick Jones Jr. "In Contention" For Starter's Spot
Dallas Mavericks small forward Derrick Jones Jr. could begin his debut campaign in Texas as a starter. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Jones Jr. "played himself into contention for the starting berth" during the team's preseason road trip through Abu Dhabi and Europe. The 26-year-old made the biggest impression in the team's final outing against Real Madrid, totaling eight points on 4-for-6 shooting and grabbing five rebounds in 18 minutes on the floor. Getting to roll with the starters would be a big boost for Jones Jr.'s fantasy stock after the former NBA dunk champion spent two years warming the Bulls bench. Jones Jr. has averaged 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds for his career as a starter.
Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. has decided to decline his $3.3 million player option for next season. The 26-year-old is now set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Jones has been a solid depth piece for the Bulls over the last two seasons. He averaged 5.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.5 assists over 62 games this past season. His athleticism is probably his biggest asset on the court. However, it's tough to imagine him finding a team that allows him to have enough minutes to become relevant in fantasy leagues.
Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. said that he plans on picking up his player option for the 2023-24 season to stay with the team. The seven-year veteran was very far off of the fantasy radar this past season as he averaged 5.0 points and 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting 50.0% from the floor and 33.8% from deep. He played the least amount of minutes since his second year in the league and will probably return to the same role unless the Bulls decide to blow up the team and enter tank mode next year.
Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is bad timing with the Bulls already having a long list of injured players. It's their last game before the All-Star break, so possibly they plan on playing it safe and resting most of their banged up players. Nonetheless, Dalen Terry should see more minutes in the rotation with Jones on the sideline. He's not an exciting fantasy option, but should see a bigger role on Thursday.
Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (eye) is available for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Jones is back in action and should serve as the backup power forward to Patrick Williams. The Bulls are still without Javonte Green (knee), which means both Jones and Williams should see increased roles. This season, Williams has been providing 14th round value in 9-cat leagues. It's tough for him to have a ton of success offensively starting alongside Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic. That being said, Williams is far from a must-start player, but does have some streaming value right now.
Derrick Jones Jr. Returns To Action For Saturday’s Game
Chicago Bulls center Derrick Jones Jr. (finger) has been given the green light to suit up for Saturday's contest against the Thunder. Jones had been sidelined since Jan. 12 due to a fractured finger, having started each of the past six games that he has appeared. The layoff will likely mean that Jones is not yet a DFS commodity, but how he acclimates to the Bulls' rotation will be telling as it pertains to his season-long viability entering the second half. Despite averaging just 6.3 PPG across 17.2 minutes per outing, Jones has shot a career-best 58.2% overall in his first season with Chicago.
