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Clippers' Derrick Jones Jr. Suffers Knee Injury in Collision with Celtics' Jaylen Brown
17 Nov
Summary
- Derrick Jones Jr. injured his right knee in a collision with Jaylen Brown
- Jones was unable to put weight on his leg and was ruled out for the rest of the game
- His status for the next game against the 76ers is uncertain
On November 16, 2025, Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. exited the game against the Celtics with a right knee injury after a collision with Jaylen Brown. Jones was unable to put any weight on his leg and was promptly ruled out for the rest of the game.
The Clippers are now facing uncertainty regarding Jones' availability for their next game against the 76ers on November 17, 2025. If Jones is forced to miss time, players like Nicolas Batum, Kobe Sanders, and Jordan Miller (hamstring) may see increased roles.
The incident occurred in the second quarter when Jones and Brown were both diving for a loose ball. Brown's arm struck Jones' right leg, causing the Clippers player to fall to the court in pain and grab his knee. He was then assisted to the locker room without putting any weight on the injured leg.
The Clippers are already dealing with the absence of six-time NBA All-Star Kawhi Leonard, who was ruled out on November 16, 2025. The team's offensive and defensive ratings have also been subpar this season, ranking 22nd and 23rd, respectively. The potential loss of Jones would be another blow to the Clippers as they look to turn their season around.
