What a time for an offensive outburst from the Mavs’ best on-ball defender. Derrick Jones Jr. is doing all the little things, and an increasing share of bigger and bigger things, as the Dallas Mavericks continue to find ways to win on this storybook playoff run.
The stars were shining for the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.
Three months ago, calling the Mavericks a lockdown defense would have been wild. After holding the Oklahoma City Thunder to 92 points in a Game 5 win, it simply sounds accurate.
A decade ago, the Los Angeles Clippers were “Lob City.” Dallas might steal that nickname after Game 5.
The Dallas Mavericks are amid an intense second-round battle in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Dallas’ series with the Oklahoma City Thunder will go down as one of the most memorable of the 2024 postseason.
Derrick Jones Jr. has been a revelation for the Dallas Mavericks this season, outplaying his veteran minimum contract to become a key starter during their NBA playoff run.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 100-96 by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Monday. Dallas was unable to find a rhythm offensively.
For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the playoffs are a real test for what he brings to the table. Therefore, he will bring his A-game to the table, especially when considering that he and his Oklahoma City Thunder are to go up against a formidable opponent in the Dallas Mavericks.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are looking to clinch a first-round series victory in Game 6 against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. On Friday morning, the team held a shoot-around at the American Airlines Center.
Derrick Jones Jr. was a late addition to the Dallas Mavericks, not signing his contract until over a month after free agency started. Even the NBA's official announcement brushed off the signing, referring to him as a former NBA Slam Dunk champion and briefly mentioning his statistics.
Probably the one member of the Dallas Mavericks with the toughest job in this playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers is forward Derrick Jones Jr.
Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are currently gearing up for their upcoming first round playoff series vs the Los Angeles Clippers, the team that sent them home both in 2020 as part of the NBA Bubble and during the COVID-impacted 2021 postseason.
On March 6, the Dallas Mavericks were sitting in eighth place with a 34-28 record. Then a new starting lineup changed their whole season.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks gained Dereck Lively II back in the lineup for Monday's 125-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans after a five-game injury absence.
Derrick Jones Jr. has emerged as an important player for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2023-24 season. The Mavs signed Jones to a one-year, $2,709,849 million contract for the 2023-24 campaign.
When free agency began last summer, it took nearly two months after that for Derrick Jones Jr. to be signed to a one-year, fully-guaranteed veteran minimum contract by the Dallas Mavericks.
DALLAS — After signing with the Dallas Mavericks on a one-year, $2.7 million contract, Derrick Jones Jr. is in the midst of a career year in his eighth NBA season.
While Dallas Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving take the spotlight, one surprising forward is putting up a career-best season.
On Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks dominated the Los Angeles Clippers at home in a 144-126 onslaught. Dallas blitzed the Clippers in the second quarter, outscoring them 47-18 to fully take control of the game while keeping their foot on the gas the remainder of the night.
He may find a greater opportunity with the Mavericks, who have revamped their roster this summer with an emphasis on upgrading their defense.
When called upon, Derrick Jones Jr. delivered for the Chicago Bulls despite receiving inconsistent minutes. As the NBA Playoffs roll on, the Chicago Bulls and their fans are left watching from home.
Bulls forward Derrick Jones signed a two-year, $6.56M contract with Chicago last summer that includes an opt-out decision after year one.
It can be pretty challenging for any NBA player to stay prepared to play night after night, especially when you’re not part of the regular rotation. Former slam dunk champion Derrick Jones Jr.
Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. suffered a scary-looking injury on Friday after a collision on a screen.
A second Miami Heat player has tested positive for the coronavirus.
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