June 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) loses control of the ball against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (left) and guard Derrick White (9) during the second quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports Free agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. intends to sign a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers worth $30 million, The Athletic reported Sunday evening.
Jones spent last season with the Dallas Mavericks, helping them reach the NBA Finals, where they fell to the Boston Celtics. He averaged 8.6 points and 3.3 rebounds over 76 games (66 starts).
In eight NBA seasons with the Phoenix Suns (2016-17), Miami Heat (2018-20), Portland Trail Blazers (2020-21), Chicago Bulls (2021-23) and Mavericks, Jones has career averages of 6, 7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 420 games (163 starts).
Los Angeles is about to enter a new era after star forward Paul George decided earlier Sunday that he would sign with another team. The Clippers went 51-31 last season and were defeated in the first round of the playoffs.
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