History of Derrick Jones Jr. in Timeline
Derrick Jones Jr. is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He is known for his exceptional dunking skills, earning him the nickname "Airplane Mode." Jones played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels before entering the NBA.
6 hours ago : Derrick Jones Jr. scores season-high 22 points; Mathurin leads Clippers over Nuggets.
Derrick Jones Jr. achieved a season-high of 22 points against Denver. Bennedict Mathurin scored 38 points, leading the Clippers to victory over the Denver Nuggets in a close game.
February 15, 1997: Derrick Jones Jr. Born
On February 15, 1997, Derrick Labrent Jones Jr., later known as a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers, was born. He is also known by his nickname "Airplane Mode" due to his dunking abilities.
February 29, 2016: Ineligible Status
On February 29, 2016, UNLV was notified that Derrick Jones Jr.'s ACT score had been cancelled. As a result, Jones was deemed ineligible to compete under NCAA rules, which forced him to sit out the remaining three games of the season for UNLV.
April 7, 2016: Declared for NBA Draft
On April 7, 2016, Derrick Jones Jr. declared for the 2016 NBA draft, maintaining the option to return to UNLV or transfer to another college program by initially not hiring an agent.
September 25, 2016: Signed with Phoenix Suns
On September 25, 2016, Derrick Jones Jr. signed with the Phoenix Suns for their training camp.
November 19, 2016: NBA Debut
On November 19, 2016, Derrick Jones Jr. made his NBA debut with the Phoenix Suns against the Philadelphia 76ers.
December 15, 2016: First NBA Field Goal
On December 15, 2016, Derrick Jones Jr. scored his first field goal in the NBA, finishing with three points in three minutes against the San Antonio Spurs.
February 28, 2017: Scores Eight Points
On February 28, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. scored eight points in a 130–112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
March 11, 2017: First NBA Start
On March 11, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. made his first NBA start in a 100–98 win over the Dallas Mavericks, logging two points, a season-high seven rebounds, and one assist.
March 28, 2017: Double-Digit Scoring Game
On March 28, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. had his first double-digit scoring game of his career, scoring 13 points in a 95–91 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
April 9, 2017: Career High
On April 9, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. scored a career-high 15 points in a 124–111 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
July 2017: Joins Suns for Summer League
In July 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2017 NBA Summer League.
November 2017: Multiple Assignments to Northern Arizona Suns
In November 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. had multiple assignments to the Northern Arizona Suns of the NBA G League.
December 7, 2017: Waived by Phoenix Suns
On December 7, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. was waived by the Phoenix Suns, after appearing in 38 games with the team over two seasons.
December 12, 2017: Acquired by Northern Arizona Suns
On December 12, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. was acquired by the Northern Arizona Suns.
December 31, 2017: Signed with Miami Heat
On December 31, 2017, Derrick Jones Jr. signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat.
January 9, 2018: First Start for Heat
On January 9, 2018, Derrick Jones Jr. made his first start for the Miami Heat, recording eight points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 28 minutes against the Toronto Raptors.
July 1, 2018: Signed Standard Contract
On July 1, 2018, Derrick Jones Jr. signed a 2-year, $3.2 million standard contract with the Miami Heat.
August 14, 2020: Neck Strain Injury
On August 14, 2020, Derrick Jones Jr. suffered a neck strain after colliding with Indiana center Goga Bitadze and was stretchered off the court.
November 22, 2020: Signed with Portland Trail Blazers
On November 22, 2020, Derrick Jones Jr. signed a 2-year, $19 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
August 28, 2021: Acquired by Chicago Bulls
On August 28, 2021, Derrick Jones Jr. was acquired by the Chicago Bulls in a three-team sign-and-trade also involving the Cleveland Cavaliers.
January 12, 2022: Right Knee Injury
On January 12, 2022, Derrick Jones Jr. suffered a right knee injury during a 112–138 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
July 6, 2022: Re-signed with Bulls
On July 6, 2022, Derrick Jones Jr. re-signed with the Chicago Bulls on a two-year, $6.6 million contract.
January 2023: Engagement
In January 2023, Derrick Jones Jr. became engaged to his girlfriend during the Bulls' trip to Paris to play the Detroit Pistons.
June 21, 2023: Declined Player Option
On June 21, 2023, Derrick Jones Jr. declined his $3.36 million player option to become a free agent.
August 18, 2023: Signed with Dallas Mavericks
On August 18, 2023, Derrick Jones Jr. signed with the Dallas Mavericks.
October 25, 2023: Mavericks Debut
On October 25, 2023, Derrick Jones Jr. made his debut for the Dallas Mavericks in a 126–119 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
July 10, 2024: Signed with Los Angeles Clippers
On July 10, 2024, Derrick Jones Jr. signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.
November 17, 2025: Ruled Out with Sprained MCL
On November 17, 2025, Derrick Jones Jr. was ruled out for at least six weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his right knee.
January 4, 2026: Ruled Out with Grade 2 MCL Sprain
On January 4, 2026, Derrick Jones Jr. was ruled out for another six weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in the same knee.
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