Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (shoulder) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. The high-flyer from UNLV might have to skip a very favorable matchup due to a left shoulder strain. The timing of the injury couldn't be worse, as Jones Jr. has just had one of his best outings of the season with a 21-point, seven-rebound effort against Philadelphia. Jones Jr.'s absence would open the door for Dante Exum and Tim Hardaway Jr. to make a bigger mark off the Dallas bench. A lot of big fantasy lines are expected from the clash at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, as Indiana is ranked No. 1 in pace but sits among the worst defensive teams in the league.

Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Jones is out after taking a hard fall during Friday's contest. Hopefully, his absence is precautionary and Jones won't be forced to miss significant time. The Mavs will be shorthanded with Dante Exum (knee) also ruled out for this game. The expectation is that Jaden Hardy, Seth Curry, and Tim Hardaway Jr. will all see increased minutes. Between them all, Hardaway is the best streaming option for Saturday.

Dallas Mavericks small forward Derrick Jones Jr. (quadriceps) might be forced to sit out a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Minnesota, as the team considers him questionable. Jones Jr. injured his right quadriceps Monday versus Memphis and couldn't take the court Tuesday versus the Lakers. He was playing his best basketball of the season before getting hurt, so it's a bitter blow for the 26-year-old, who's been a starter in 21 of his 22 appearances in 2023-24. Grant Williams took Jones Jr.'s position in the starting unit as he returned from injury on Tuesday, while Dante Exum and Jaden Hardy should also continue to benefit if Jones Jr. doesn't return on Thursday.

Dallas Mavericks small forward Derrick Jones Jr. could begin his debut campaign in Texas as a starter. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Jones Jr. "played himself into contention for the starting berth" during the team's preseason road trip through Abu Dhabi and Europe. The 26-year-old made the biggest impression in the team's final outing against Real Madrid, totaling eight points on 4-for-6 shooting and grabbing five rebounds in 18 minutes on the floor. Getting to roll with the starters would be a big boost for Jones Jr.'s fantasy stock after the former NBA dunk champion spent two years warming the Bulls bench. Jones Jr. has averaged 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds for his career as a starter.

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. has decided to decline his $3.3 million player option for next season. The 26-year-old is now set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Jones has been a solid depth piece for the Bulls over the last two seasons. He averaged 5.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.5 assists over 62 games this past season. His athleticism is probably his biggest asset on the court. However, it's tough to imagine him finding a team that allows him to have enough minutes to become relevant in fantasy leagues.

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. said that he plans on picking up his player option for the 2023-24 season to stay with the team. The seven-year veteran was very far off of the fantasy radar this past season as he averaged 5.0 points and 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting 50.0% from the floor and 33.8% from deep. He played the least amount of minutes since his second year in the league and will probably return to the same role unless the Bulls decide to blow up the team and enter tank mode next year.

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is bad timing with the Bulls already having a long list of injured players. It's their last game before the All-Star break, so possibly they plan on playing it safe and resting most of their banged up players. Nonetheless, Dalen Terry should see more minutes in the rotation with Jones on the sideline. He's not an exciting fantasy option, but should see a bigger role on Thursday.

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (eye) is available for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Jones is back in action and should serve as the backup power forward to Patrick Williams. The Bulls are still without Javonte Green (knee), which means both Jones and Williams should see increased roles. This season, Williams has been providing 14th round value in 9-cat leagues. It's tough for him to have a ton of success offensively starting alongside Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic. That being said, Williams is far from a must-start player, but does have some streaming value right now.

Chicago Bulls center Derrick Jones Jr. (finger) has been given the green light to suit up for Saturday's contest against the Thunder. Jones had been sidelined since Jan. 12 due to a fractured finger, having started each of the past six games that he has appeared. The layoff will likely mean that Jones is not yet a DFS commodity, but how he acclimates to the Bulls' rotation will be telling as it pertains to his season-long viability entering the second half. Despite averaging just 6.3 PPG across 17.2 minutes per outing, Jones has shot a career-best 58.2% overall in his first season with Chicago.

Chicago Bulls center Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) will miss at least the next four to six weeks of action after sustaining a bone bruise in his right knee during Wednesday's loss to the Nets. Jones, who started the past six games for the Bulls, has failed to log consistent enough minutes to emerge as a season-long fantasy asset, with his absence further testing the team's frontcourt depth. Troy Brown Jr., Alfonzo McKinnieand Marko Simonovic are all candidates to log more minutes without Jones in the mix, although none of the trio stands to emerge as a option in most leagues. Despite shooting a career-best 58.2 percent overall, Jones and his 6.3 point-per-game average can be dropped to the waiver wire in all formats as he heals up.

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He has missed each of the last three games while dealing with a hamstring strain. That being said, the Bulls might limit Jones during his first game back. The Hawks are extremely shorthanded, so they might not need much from Jones to win this contest. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Jones to bring much to the table during his first game back on the court. He is far from a must-add right now, but could have some deep league appeal.

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's bout versus the visiting Hawks. Jones has been plagued by a left hamstring strain, which relegated him to just five minutes throughout his previous five games. The team can certainly use his services, especially with Alex Caruso (foot) out and Lonzo Ball sidelined by COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Nonetheless, if Jones can make it back, Troy Brown Jr. would likely see a reduction in minutes.

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for at least the next two games. Head coach Billy Donovan mentioned his hamstring injury wasn't too bad, so that's good to hear. The organization plans to re-evaluate Jones after the next two games. Alfonzo McKinnie could be involved in the rotation, but wouldn't be an ideal fantasy option. DeMar DeRozan will be asked to carry the load on offense and be a popular DFS option for the shorthanded Bulls.

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. The organization hasn't given details on the severity, but fantasy managers should expect Jones to miss time. This is a shame considering how shorthanded the Bulls are at the moment. Possibly, Alfonzo McKinnie is asked to step up, but wouldn't be a fantasy target right away. Fantasy managers should check back later in the week for an update on Jones.

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Derrick Jones Jr.is ready for action again on Sunday against the Lakers. DeMar DeRozan, Javonte Green and Coby White were available on Saturday as the team gets ready to continue the season after having a couple of games postponed. Jones had a pair of good outings before entering the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but with Green and DeRozan back as well, there likely won't be enough minutes available for him to make a meaningful fantasy impact.

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. is now the fifth player on this roster to enter the health and safety protocol. This is certainly a frustrating blow to the roster who is already missing many valuable pieces. Luckily, the Bulls recently signed forward Stanley Johnson to a 10-day deal. He wasn't expected to have much of a role, but could be asked to step up without Jones available. Fantasy managers should monitor Johnson right now. He isn't a must-have player, but could have some low-end appeal, assuming the Bulls work him into the rotation.

Chicago Bulls small forward Derrick Jones Jr. logged his first start of the campaign in Monday's win over the Nuggets, going for 12 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes on the floor. He shot 5-for-12 from the field with a 1-for-5 record from deep and completed his line with one assist, one block and one turnover. Jones Jr. replaced DeMar DeRozan (health and safety protocols) in the starting five. DeRozan might be missing for a while now, so Jones Jr. could be a nice short-term option for fantasy managers. Although, the Bulls sadly play just two more times this week.

Chicago Bulls forwards Derrick Jones Jr. and Javonte Green could see the floor more than expected moving ahead. Although Tony Bradley and Alize Johnson are anticipated to benefit from the absence of Nikola Vucevic, who will miss time because of health and safety protocols, head coach Billy Donovan recently indicated he's also considering featuring small-ball lineups as well. As a result, Jones and Green could get some minutes at the five spot until Vucevic returns, including on Friday night versus the Golden State Warriors. Nonetheless, all four men should be classified as risky options in all formats, especially in DFS contests, caused by the potential volatility surrounding the minutes distribution at the center position.

The Bulls landed forward Derrick Jones Jr. from the Trail Blazers on Friday. The deal includes a sign-and-trade agreement involving restricted free agent Lauri Markkanen, who inked a four-year, $67 million contract and will head to Cleveland, in addition to Larry Nance Jr. taking his talents to Rip City. This will be Jones' fourth team since he entered the league in 2016. The 24-year-old averaged just 6.8 points and 3.5 rebounds last season, although those numbers could increase a bit if he gets a more prominent role in the lineup moving ahead. Still, Jones shouldn't be viewed as an everyday fantasy option, but he could likely be a popular streaming option at times during the 2021-22 campaign if someone from the starting unit goes down with an injury.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Portland point guard Damian Lillard will not play against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night due to a strained right hamstring. Lillard began experiencing discomfort in his hamstring during practice Thursday and it did not improve Friday. Portland coach Terry Stotts said Lillard is sitting as a precaution but was unsure if the six-time All-Star would be available for Sunday’s game at Charlotte. Lillard is averaging 28.7 points and 7.7 assists in 52 games. He has missed only two games this season, including the Trail Blazers’ victory over the Orlando Magic on March 26 after banging knees with Dallas’ Josh Richardson in a previous game. Derrick Jones Jr. will start in Lillard’s place against San Antonio as Portland attempts to snap a two-game losing streak.