Derrick

Jones

Jones and Hachimura are available after missing Monday’s loss to the Raptors. As a result, Gradey Dick and Kobe Sanders will come off the bench.

Jones’ return after a one-game absence means that Gradey Dick will come off the bench after starting Monday’s loss to the Raptors.

Jones left Sunday’s game against the Warriors in the third quarter with a sore knee and didn’t return. Now he’s been ruled out for Monday’s tilt with the Raptors. Keaton Wagler could start in Jones’ absence.

Jones exited Sunday’s game late in the third quarter with a sore knee and did not return. That casts some doubt on his availability for Monday’s game against the Raptors. If Jones can’t play, Kobe Sanders may move into the starting lineup.

Rostered in just 12 percent of Yahoo leagues, Jones is undervalued in category leagues. Against the Lakers, he recorded six “stocks” and shot 60 percent from the field. He’s now 10-of-18 from beyond the arc in four games. Will Jones sustain his current percentages from the field (57.6) and beyond the arc? Probably not. That said, he’s worth rostering while the Clippers await the returns of Brandon Ingram and Max Strus.

With both Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, Jones stepped up on offense to lead the Clippers in scoring, matching his season high for points. Jones has been productive for fantasy managers lately, though that has mostly been tied to his knack for getting defensive stats. This was a fun scoring outing, but it is unlikely he scores at this rate when Leonard and Garland are healthy.

Having missed six of the Clippers’ last seven games with a neck injury, Collins’ playing time was limited on Saturday. For that reason, he was used in a reserve role, with Derrick Jones Jr. (2/3/1/1/1) starting and playing 32 minutes. The Clippers play four games in Week 21, including a back-to-back, and it’s unknown if (or when) Collins will return to the starting five. If Kawhi Leonard (ankle) has to miss time, that could open the door for Collins to start as soon as Monday against the Spurs.

Jones left Monday’s game briefly during the third quarter, having taken a shot to the head from Josh Hart while attempting to convert a reverse layup. “Airplane Mode” was able to return, and his three-pointer with 1:41 remaining in the fourth quarter extended the Clippers’ lead to nine, effectively serving as the dagger. While he isn’t a must-roster player in most leagues, Jones has been productive enough to provide consistent late-round value in 12-team leagues.

Collins, who has missed six of the Clippers’ last seven games with a strained neck, had already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Knicks. And he’s expected the team’s other three games of the week. As a result, Derrick Jones Jr. is worth a look in deep leagues, especially with Bennedict Mathurin already rostered in most leagues.

Collins did not travel with the Clippers for their recent two-game road trip, which ended with a win over the Grizzlies on Saturday. With Darius Garland moving into the starting lineup, Collins may be relegated to a reserve role when he’s cleared to play. Derrick Jones Jr. continues to serve as the starting power forward.