'Explosive' Durant scores 15 in 1st preseason game with Nets
Kevin Durant scored 15 points in just under 24 minutes as Brooklyn defeated the Washington Wizards 119-114DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DERRICK JONES JR. #55 - SMALL FORWARD - LA CLIPPERS
10.3 PPG •
3.6 RPG •
0.9 APG
10.3 PPG
3.6 RPG
0.9 APG
John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenas
John Wall was back on the floor for the first time in nearly two yearsDECEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The N.B.A. Slam Dunk Champion Cashes In Derrick Jones Jr. took The New York Times behind the scenes of his free agency to reveal all of the nerves, contemplation and, ultimately, j...
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • NYTIMES.COM
The Miami Heat may have their next Derrick Jones Jr. type The Miami Heat have a knack for developing prospects. That's what they did for Derrick Jones Jr. and they may just have their next freak ath...
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM
Blazers re-sign Anthony and Hood, sign Jones
The Portland Trail Blazers announced Sunday that they have re-signed 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony and forward Rodney Hood, and signed free-agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. Antho...NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riley talks Heat future, and plans for keeping core intact
Pat Riley is always looking around for ways to make the Miami Heat betterOCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Bulls: Would Derrick Jones Jr. be the right fit? The Miami Heat 6-foot-6 and 210 pound small forward Derrick Jones Jr. is starting to figure it out, and is apparently a target of the Chicag...
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM
Charlotte Hornets: Derrick Jones Jr is underwhelming free agent target The Charlotte Hornets are looking to grab some supporting characters this offseason to make a legitimate playoff run and Derrick Jones Jr. i...
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • SWARMANDSTING.COM
Cavs pursuing Derrick Jones Jr. in FA would be sensible A player that's been linked to the Cleveland Cavaliers is Derrick Jones Jr. Looking at the upcoming free agency period, we shouldn't expect...
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM
After surprise run to NBA Finals, the Heat future is bright
Miami was not widely expected to make the NBA Finals this seasonOCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Antonio Spurs: Derrick Jones Jr. is a fascinating free agency option The San Antonio Spurs might be intrigued by the high flying Derrick Jones Jr. Even before he was in the NBA Finals as a member of the Miami...
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • AIRALAMO.COM
NBA analyst says Derrick Jones Jr., Jae Crowder would fit with Warriors The Golden State Warriors will have options to improve their roster this offseason, and they should be relatively active in free agency. Wit...
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM
Bam! Adebayo's block helps Heat win Game 1 over Celtics
Bam Adebayo had the biggest block of his career in the Heat's Game 1 win over the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finalsSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami takes on Indiana with 1-0 series lead
The Miami Heat take on the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the seriesAUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler, Dragic help Heat pull away to beat Pacers in Game 1
Jimmy Butler scored 28 points, Goran Dragic had 24 and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 113-101 in the opener of their Eastern Conference first-round seriesAUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pacers open playoffs against the Heat
The Indiana Pacers play the Miami Heat to start the Eastern Conference first roundAUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pacers, Heat set to restart their playoff rivalry
The last time Miami and Indiana met in the postseason, a trip to the NBA Finals was on the line and both franchises were clear championship contendersAUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday Sports in Brief
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat beat Pacers in finale marred by Jones' injury
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. injured in 109-92 loss to Pacers
Doug McDermott scored 23 points as the Indiana Pacers beat Miami 109-92 on Friday in a game delayed for several minutes late in the third quarter when Heat forward Derrick Jones J...AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat's Jones suffers neck strain during collision on floor
Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. was carted off the court and fitted for a neck brace after colliding with Indiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze late in the third quarter of their...AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kings' Barnes isn't at NBA restart, says he has coronavirus
Harrison Barnes of the Sacramento Kings became the latest NBA player to reveal that he has the coronavirus, making the announcement Tuesday and saying he has hopes to join his team...JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat close training facility after second player tests positive for coronavirus Derrick Jones Jr., who tested positive for the virus last week, has been following the NBA's protocols outlined in the return-to-play plan....
JULY 3, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM
The Latest: Pacers' Oladipo to sit out restart of season
The Indiana Pacers will finish this season without Victor Oladipo after the two-time All-Star decided to sit out because of the risk of re-injuring his right kneeJULY 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Going to Orlando Jones (illness) will travel to Orlando to participate in the resumed 2019-20 season, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Jones tested positive for coronavirus in late June, but he was asymptomatic. Assuming he tests negative for the virus when his 14-day quarantine period ends, Jones should be ready to resume practicing with the Heat as early as next weekend. Prior to the NBA's hiatus, Jones appeared in 51 games, averaging 8.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 24.5 minutes.
JULY 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
