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• Josh Hart is defying everything we know about playoff basketball with the Knicks

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Players with games like Josh Hart can sometimes fail to launch in the playoffs. Here are three key reasons the Knicks guard is thriving in their series against the Sixers instead. Anyone who has any familiarity with the NBA knows that The Playoffs are an entirely different beast. Teams have more time to prepare for their opponents than they do in the gru...2024
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• Luke Doncic’s full-court lob was one of the most impressive passes in NBA history

This alley-oop was ridiculous. The term “in history” is thrown around waaaay too often, I know. The quest to hype up everything dilutes the specialness of great moments — but when it comes to Luka Doncic’s pass on Tuesday night, I promise you it’s warranted. pic.twitter.com/JshYM7SHQG— Crystal Scar (@crystalscarr21) March 20, 2024 This is just absurd. So let’s break down all the elements of ...2024
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• Is Tyrese Maxey (concussion) playing tonight against Nets?
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s road game against the Brooklyn Nets as he undergoes an evaluation for a concussion, the team announced. Maxey, 23, banged his head against the knee of Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. in the third quarter of Sunday’s win and then exited the court, however […] The post Is Tyrese Maxey (c...2024
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• 76ers star Tyrese Maxey out vs. Nets after slamming head on Mavs F Derrick Jones Jr.’s knee

Tyrese Maxey slipped on Sunday against the Mavericks and hit his head hard, though he was cleared to return to the game....2024
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• 76ers star guard Maxey in concussion protocol

76ers star Tyrese Maxey is in the NBA's concussion protocol after banging his head against Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. in Sunday's win....2024
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• 76ers star Tyrese Maxey out vs. Nets with concussion after slamming head on Mavs F Derrick Jones Jr.’s knee

Tyrese Maxey slipped on Sunday against the Mavericks and hit his head hard, though he was cleared to return to the game....2024
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• NBA MVP candidates, ranked for 2024 by who is most likely to win

Ranking 2024 NBA MVP candidates so far. The NBA MVP award is a snapshot of where the league is at and where it’s headed. Giannis Antetokounmpo won MVP in 2019 and 2020 before leading his Milwaukee Bucks to the championship in 2021. Nikola Jokic won MVP in 2021 and 2022 before leading his Denver Nuggets to the championship in 2023. Postseason success is the only thing eluding Joel Embiid to this po...2024
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• NBA offseason grades for every team after free agency, trades, and draft
Let’s give out offseason grades for every team in the NBA. The biggest fireworks of the NBA offseason are still to come. Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers only 24 hours into free agency, but there has been no real momentum on his desired deal to the Miami Heat. James Harden has also asked out from the Philadelphia 76ers, but the team is resolved to keep him unless th...2023
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• Bulls' Dalen Terry delivers most impactful minutes of rookie season
Dalen Terry took advantage of Derrick Jones Jr.'s injury and another listless performance to provide energy and deliver his most impactful minutes in a mostly forgettable rookie season....2023
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• Bulls’ Derrick Jones Jr. denies dirty intent behind flagrantly fouling Bucks guard Grayson Allen

Bucks guard Grayson Allen served a one-game suspension for a flagrant foul that caused Bulls guard Alex Caruso's broken wrist in January....2022
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• Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. breaks silence on flagrant elbow to face of Grayson Allen
Friday night’s matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks shaped up to be a tense occasion. It’s not because of the quality of the teams, though that played a little factor. The biggest storyline heading into the game was Grayson Allen, who made an enemy out of Bulls fans after a nasty foul on […] The post Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. breaks silence on flagrant elbo...2022
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• Bulls’ biggest mistake at 2022 NBA trade deadline
The Chicago Bulls went into the 2022 NBA trade deadline with a 34-21 record, which has them near the top of the Eastern Conference. The Bulls are also still dealing with a number of long-term injuries to Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams and Derrick Jones Jr., which have set the team back of late […] The post Bulls’ biggest mistake at 2022 NBA trade deadline appeared first on ClutchP...2022
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• The Kings player not named Harrison Barnes the Bulls must target ahead of trade deadline
The Chicago Bulls are still in a good spot at 31-18, which is percentage points ahead of the Miami Heat for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. However, key injuries have ailed the Bulls of late, resulting in a dip in their performance after they started 27-11. Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, Derrick Jones Jr. […] The post The Kings player not named Harrison Barnes the Bulls must target ahead o...2022
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$Injuries keep coming in Chicago, Derrick Jones Jr. out 6-8 weeks with fractured finger$
• Injuries keep coming in Chicago, Derrick Jones Jr. out 6-8 weeks with fractured finger

He was already out, recovering from a bone bruise, when this injury happened....2022
• Zach LaVine, Bulls get more bad injury luck after Alex Caruso news
Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls got another major headache on Tuesday after Derrick Jones Jr. suffered a finger injury that will sideline him for weeks. Already without Alex Caruso (wrist) and Lonzo Ball (knee), the Bulls have now lost Jones for the next six to eight weeks as well after he sustained a fractured […] The post Zach LaVine, Bulls get more bad injury luck after Alex Caruso news...2022
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"The supporting cast in Dallas is improved only so much as it lets Doncic be the best version of himself: he has a lob threat in rookie center Dereck Lively II, a defensive enforcer and spot-up shooter in Grant Williams, and pogo stick finisher in Derrick Jones Jr."

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"Chicago Bulls In: Jevon Carter (MIL), Torrey Craig (PHX), Julian Phillips (R) Out: Patrick Beverley (PHI), Javonte Green, Derrick Jones Jr Grade: B- The Bulls needed point guard help, wing depth, and an infusion three-point shooing after finishing 40-42 last season."

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"On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and Portland Trail Blazers executed a three-team trade that sent Lauri Markkanen to Cleveland, Larry Nance to Portland, and Derrick Jones Jr."

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"Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. puts Rudy Gobert on a poster with one of the nastiest dunks you'll ever see"

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"Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is excited about the prospect of getting the team’s two-way players, Derrick Jones Jr."

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"Philadelphia Union sign 19-year-old Homegrown midfielder Derrick Jones "

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"Today our friends at Ballislife dropped the official mixtape for Derrick Jones, Class of 2015 high-flyer who is committed to UNLV."

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"Already known as one of the most exciting finishers in the prep scene, Derrick Jones — a Philadelphia native who has committed to attend UNLV next year — lived up […] The post UNLV Commit Derrick Jones Turns Heads at Dunk Contest in Florida (VIDEO) appeared first on SLAMonline."

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• Derrick Jones Jr. considered Heat return before signing with Mavericks
Earlier this month, former Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. considered returning to the Miami Heat before signing a one-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks. “Derrick Jones Jr., league sources say, gave consideration to signing with Miami before opting to ink a one-year veteran minimum deal with Dallas on Aug. 18,” NBA insider Marc Stein […] The post Derrick Jones Jr. conside...2023
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• Mavericks Notes: Jones, Survey, Doncic Docuseries
The Mavericks added forward Derrick Jones Jr. on a one-year guaranteed contract over the weekend. So what can Dallas expect from Jones? Jones’ athleticism is well-known, considering he won the All-Star dunk contest in 2020. He’s also a superior shot-blocker who can guard multiple positions, according to Eddie Sefko of Mavs.com. “His versatility on both ends […]...2023
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• Mavs Adding High-Flying Wing Derrick Jones Jr

The Mavericks are signing free agent guard/forward Derrick Jones Jr. to a one-year guaranteed contract, agent Aaron Turner told Shams Charania of The Athletic. The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion became a free agent this offseason when he turned down his $3.36 million dollar player option with the Bulls. Jones Jr. played his last […] The post Mavs Adding High-Flying Wing Derrick Jones Jr...2023
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• Mavericks sign forward Derrick Jones Jr. to a one-year contract
The Dallas Mavericks are signing former Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. to a one-year contract, agent Aaron Turner of Verus Team announced on Wednesday. Jones, 26, declined his $3.3 million player option with Chicago for the 2023-24 season in June. This is part of the two-year, $6.56 million contract he signed with the club […] The post Mavericks sign forward Derrick Jones Jr. to a o...2023
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• Derrick Jones Jr., Mavericks Agree To One-Year Deal

Derrick Jones Jr. and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a one-year deal that is fully guaranteed. Jones played for the Chicago Bulls over the past two seasons. In 64 games last season, Jones averaged 5.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.0 minutes. Jones went undrafted in 2016 out of UNLV....2023
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• Mavericks To Sign Derrick Jones Jr.

Free agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. has reached an agreement with the Mavericks, tweets Shams Charania of The Athletic. It’s a one-year deal with a full guarantee, agent Aaron Turner tells Charania. No other details on the new contract have been released, but Dallas still has $8.4MM of its non-taxpayer mid-level exception remaining, along with its $4.5MM […]...2023
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• Free Agent Rumors: Oubre, Jones, Brooks, Smith, Giles
The Mavericks are actively looking to improve their roster and have shown “exploratory interest in several free agent forwards,” including veterans Kelly Oubre and Derrick Jones Jr., league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Although Dallas technically still has a good chunk of its full mid-level exception available, the team has yet to sign first-rounder […]...2023
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• Derrick Jones Jr. declines $3.3 million player option with Bulls
Derrick Jones Jr. declined his $3.3 million player option with the Chicago Bulls for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the two-year, $6.56 million contract he signed with the club last July. The seven-year veteran is now an unrestricted free agent. This move is surprising. In April, he told K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports […] The post Derrick Jones Jr. declines $3.3 million player option with B...2023
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• Josh Hart is defying everything we know about playoff basketball with the Knicks
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• Southwest Notes: Jones, Rockets, Wembanyama, Grizzlies, Williams
At 9-4, the Mavericks are among the top teams in the Western Conference, and forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been the surprise player of the year so far, writes The Dallas Morning News’ Brad Townsend. Jones is currently averaging a career-high 8.9 points through his first 13 games, which have all been starts. He’s also […]...2023
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• Mavericks sign forward Derrick Jones Jr.
The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Derrick Jones Jr. Jones (6-6, 210) holds career averages of 6.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 18.7 minutes in 344 games (97 starts) with Phoenix, Miami, Portland and Chicago. Over 22 career postseason games, including 15 played during the Heat’s run to the NBA Finals in 2020, he has averaged … Continue reading "Mavericks sign forward Derrick Jones Jr."...2023
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• Derrick Jones Jr. signs one-year deal with Dallas Mavericks

Derrick Jones Jr. is signing a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday. Jones Jr., 26, played two seasons with the Bulls. Over his stint in Chicago, he averaged 5.3 points and 2.8 rebounds through 115 games. He played a complementary role as a hustle, defensive-minded, high-flying forward for Billy Donovan. In April, Jones......2023
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• Derrick Jones Jr., Mavericks Agree To One-Year Deal
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• Bulls’ Derrick Jones Jr to Decline Player Option
Bulls guard/forward Derrick Jones Jr. is declining the $3.3 million option on his contract to become an unrestricted free agent, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Jones, 26, is 6-foot-5 and appeared in 64 games this past season, averaging 5.0 points and 2.4 rebounds, shooting 50 percent from the field and 34 percent on 3-pointers. […] The post Bulls’ Derrick Jones Jr to Decline Playe...2023
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• The Kings player not named Harrison Barnes the Bulls must target ahead of trade deadline
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• REPORT: Fears of a Covid Outbreak Within Chicago Bulls
According to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Chicago Bulls are believed to be facing a COVID-19 outbreak following positive test results from Derrick Jones Jr., DeMar DeRozan, Coby White, Matt Thomas, and Javonte Green to the League’s health and safety protocol. Bulls are facing an outbreak on team with Jones joining teammates DeMar DeRozan, […] The post REPORT: Fears of a Cov...2021
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• Josh Hart is defying everything we know about playoff basketball with the Knicks
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• Luke Doncic’s full-court lob was one of the most impressive passes in NBA history
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• Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. diagnosed with neck strain after scary moment vs. Pacers
Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. left the Indiana Pacers game on Friday on a stretcher after suffering a head injury. After undergoing tests, though, Jones Jr. was diagnosed with a neck strain rather than something more serious, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Good news after scary collision, stretcher: Heat's Derrick Jones […] The post Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. ...2020
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• Connections: Patriots - Jets

A look at the connections between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets. NEW ENGLAND TIES Jets LB Julian Stanford is from Bloomfield, Conn., where he played linebacker, defensive end and running back at Bloomfield High School. New York offensive line coach Steve Marshall is originally from Vernon, Conn., and coached the offensive line at Plymouth State in New Hampshire in 1979. NEW YORK...2017
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• The Lauri Markkanen trade clears way for Kevin Love to Lakers
Could Kevin Love be the next former All-Star to reunite with LeBron James and join the star-studded 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers? On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and Portland Trail Blazers executed a three-team trade that sent Lauri Markkanen to Cleveland, Larry Nance to Portland, and Derrick Jones Jr. to Chicago. The Cavs then […] The post The Lauri Markkanen trade clears w...2021
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• Jones Jr. bests Gordon in nearly perfect dunk-off
Derrick Jones Jr. and Aaron Gordon each scored a perfect 50 on their first three dunks, but the Jones' windmill jam sealed the Slam Dunk Contest win for the Heat forward....2020
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• When 5 50s aren't enough - the Aaron Gordon dunk contest story
The 2020 Slam Dunk contest featured an epic dunk battle between Derrick Jones Jr. and Aaron Gordon. Unfortunately for Gordon, his 50s weren't enough to win, just like 2016....2020
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• UNLV Commit Derrick Jones is the Best Dunker in the Nation (VIDEO)
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• Aaron Gordon Commits To Slam Dunk Contest
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has committed to the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk contest at next month’s All-Star Weekend in Chicago, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Gordon joins previous commits Dwight Howard and Derrick Jones Jr. in the competition. All three confirmed participants have been in the dunk contest previously, with Howard rocking a […] The post Aaron Gordon Commits To ...2020
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• Derrick Jones Jr. Injury Update

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• Derrick Jones Jr. Activates Ariplane Mode in Chicago
D-Wade left the runway clear. The post Derrick Jones Jr. Activates Ariplane Mode in Chicago appeared first on SLAMonline....2017
• Jones Jr. gets Puma deal after dunk contest win
The Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. has landed a deal with Puma after his Dunk Contest win....2020
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• Mavericks Move Grant Williams To Bench
The Mavericks made a change to their starting lineup in Monday’s game against Phoenix, benching Grant Williams in favor of Tim Hardaway Jr., tweets Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports. The other four starters were Luka Doncic, Dante Exum, Derrick Jones Jr. and Dereck Lively. While Hardaway is starting on Christmas, head coach Jason Kidd said […]...2023
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• Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. breaks silence on flagrant elbow to face of Grayson Allen
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• VIDEO: Blazers’ Derrick Jones Jr. shows his ridiculous hops with massive swat and dunk vs. Spurs
Portland Trail Blazers swingman Derrick Jones Jr. is flying all over the place during their matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Jones submitted his first entry for Monday’s highlight reel with a vicious denial of Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge. The high-flying Jones came from behind and jumped through the rafters to pin Aldridge’s attempt […] The post VIDEO: Blazers’...2021
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• Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. goes full Slam Dunk Contest on Goga Bitadze’s noggin
The Miami Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. just showed why he’s the reigning Slam Dunk champion. In the Heat’s regular season finale against the Indiana Pacers — a playoff preview — the 23-year-old dunked all over 6-foot-11 Goga Bitadze. And it wasn’t just a dunk — it was an annihilation. Derrick Jones Jr. POSTERIZES Goga Bitadze […] The post Heat’s De...2020
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• Heat close training facility after second player tests positive for coronavirus
Derrick Jones Jr., who tested positive for the virus last week, has been following the NBA's protocols outlined in the return-to-play plan. The second player who tested positive has not been identified....2020
• From undrafted to sneaker deal: How Derrick Jones Jr. landed with Puma after Dunk Contest win
All the details on how Jones defied all odds and came together with Puma...2020
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• Dragic, Jones Jr. set to return to Heat rotation
Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic and forward Derrick Jones Jr. are expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's game at Philadelphia following lengthy injury absences....2019
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• Derrick Jones Jr. nastily dunks on Andre Drummond (video)

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