Shams Charania: Free agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. plans to sign a three-year, $30 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Major pickup for the Clippers.
Shams Charania: Free agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. plans to sign a three-year, $30 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Major pickup for the Clippers.
Nico would better have something cooked up if the difference was just 3 million.
V0823
I need to hear the whole story because what the fuck
Ryth73
I thought he can’t sign until July 11th?
bagfka
We signed Naji. This should’ve been seen coming
sportsnatic
Whoa… that’s a huge bag! /s
MavsAndThemBoyz
Damn we couldn’t pay an extra $3M to keep our boy???
Fonzie5
Surprised it was only one million more per year than Naji
drivebabygoose
I hate this. Why did it have to be them.
Lukkake77
What the actual fuck
Simple_Wait_7286
Bruh we couldn’t give him that offer before signing Naji?
Something had to have happened internally over the past few days, that man really wanted to stay in Dallas.
TZBlueIce
Huh. So we didn’t want to pay him more or he didn’t want to go to a bench role behind Klay?
lancelotofthelake
I’m not going to jump to conclusions here because Nico was very upfront about getting him back. Maybe HE wanted to leave?
This moves the Clippers from shit to shit. So… yeah.
I don’t think this one is on us to be honest.
qv2k
yeah only explanation is DJJ just didnt want to be here…..no way it went from DJJ top priority to letting him for a few dollars extra
aronnov
Well this sucks
Felipernani
all due respect, DJJ was an awesome fit with us and his good performance was certainly a product of that. feels like it made sense for us to overpay him a bit but i don’t see this move being a huge needle mover for the Clippers, especially with Kawhi’s history of injuries likely forcing him to have more minutes than what’s ideal. and i’m really not trying to sound like a sore loser here.
wish DJJ the best, he was amazing with us.
VanWesley
Unfortunate, but at least we got his replacement in Naji Marshall. Would be interesting to hear what happened behind the scenes. Did DJJ choose LA over Dallas or did the Mavs choose Naji Marshall over him?
I love DJJ and what he did for us last year but glad to see him get the bag.
Not sure how I feel about this overall yet though. Marshall looks like a better shooter on paper, but I’ll admit, I haven’t really watched him that much to know if he’ll be a better POA defender.
Fatman214
Somehow Klutch is above the rules again lol
nonufwiendz
DJJ mustve been lying because no way the Mavs werent willing to give him full MLE. Bro just wanted to live in LA.
Darkphobia_
I’m curious about what happened here. I really doubt it’s financial. Is it perhaps over his role? Maybe he didn’t wanna be a bench guy again. (assuming we get Klay)
I’m gonna miss him a lot ngl.
ttouristta
It’s over. He signed to LAC.
Ambitious_Pin_4354
Man so many ppl in here saying we let him walk for 3mil less. Maybe just maybe he didn’t wanna come back cause his new agency told him to goto LA? Like come on everyone use your brains here we didn’t fumble this just most likely never had a chance.
MSHinerb
He either wanted LA or we didn’t want him at that price, and either way is totally okay.
hiiigoon
Got nothing but love for DJJ and his high flying heroics, but bro was completely useless in the finals. Dude honestly put a cap on our ceiling with his mid shooting. Btw I hope Clippers fans aren’t expecting any full court lobs from DJJ, I don’t think Kawhi can make that pass from a wheelchair.
Historical_Chip_2706
This wasn’t Nico – it was all DJJ
BatteredSealPup
Fuck. I really liked having that guy.
boosterronny
My guess is that he wanted to be a starter and we couldn’t promise him that. He had a great run but I’m not really bothered if we can get Klay.
PM_ME_UR_RESPECT
Love ya Derrick but there are multiple reasons why this doesn’t make sense to me
dhoo8450
This whole thing has been so unexpected from the way he and Nico have talked in the media. He was an instant favorite of mine and will be missed.
sefe23
This is 1000% related to Mavs pursuing Klay.
TheKyrieFan
He was the clear weak link in our team, without Luka he is still 0 on offense. We moveeeeeee
sameolemeek
I’m glad we didn’t resign him. Career journey man who just happened to have his best year on a contract year. Clippers are his 7th team in 8 years
We saw the real DJJ in the finals
UpbeatRaspberry9828
Could this be a money play? Saving a few million and not signing DJJ to offer more fore Klay? Seems like Dallas and Lakers are going to be bidding for Klay.
Hugh_Jankles
DJJ has felt like that Mav in days past where you keep him way beyond his need for the team and is simply overpaid and wasted space on the bench.
The Mavs got what they needed out of him. Now they are moving on. Keep building and tinkering. There is no need to keep banging your head against the wall by keeping insignificant pieces for longer than needed.
tennisss819
I’m gonna miss those high flying alley oops from DJJ.
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I don’t get it. Why couldn’t the mavs match this?
Nico would better have something cooked up if the difference was just 3 million.
I need to hear the whole story because what the fuck
I thought he can’t sign until July 11th?
We signed Naji. This should’ve been seen coming
Whoa… that’s a huge bag! /s
Damn we couldn’t pay an extra $3M to keep our boy???
Surprised it was only one million more per year than Naji
I hate this. Why did it have to be them.
What the actual fuck
Bruh we couldn’t give him that offer before signing Naji?
Something had to have happened internally over the past few days, that man really wanted to stay in Dallas.
Huh. So we didn’t want to pay him more or he didn’t want to go to a bench role behind Klay?
I’m not going to jump to conclusions here because Nico was very upfront about getting him back. Maybe HE wanted to leave?
This moves the Clippers from shit to shit. So… yeah.
I don’t think this one is on us to be honest.
yeah only explanation is DJJ just didnt want to be here…..no way it went from DJJ top priority to letting him for a few dollars extra
Well this sucks
all due respect, DJJ was an awesome fit with us and his good performance was certainly a product of that. feels like it made sense for us to overpay him a bit but i don’t see this move being a huge needle mover for the Clippers, especially with Kawhi’s history of injuries likely forcing him to have more minutes than what’s ideal. and i’m really not trying to sound like a sore loser here.
wish DJJ the best, he was amazing with us.
Unfortunate, but at least we got his replacement in Naji Marshall. Would be interesting to hear what happened behind the scenes. Did DJJ choose LA over Dallas or did the Mavs choose Naji Marshall over him?
I love DJJ and what he did for us last year but glad to see him get the bag.
Not sure how I feel about this overall yet though. Marshall looks like a better shooter on paper, but I’ll admit, I haven’t really watched him that much to know if he’ll be a better POA defender.
Somehow Klutch is above the rules again lol
DJJ mustve been lying because no way the Mavs werent willing to give him full MLE. Bro just wanted to live in LA.
I’m curious about what happened here. I really doubt it’s financial. Is it perhaps over his role? Maybe he didn’t wanna be a bench guy again. (assuming we get Klay)
I’m gonna miss him a lot ngl.
It’s over. He signed to LAC.
Man so many ppl in here saying we let him walk for 3mil less. Maybe just maybe he didn’t wanna come back cause his new agency told him to goto LA? Like come on everyone use your brains here we didn’t fumble this just most likely never had a chance.
He either wanted LA or we didn’t want him at that price, and either way is totally okay.
Got nothing but love for DJJ and his high flying heroics, but bro was completely useless in the finals. Dude honestly put a cap on our ceiling with his mid shooting. Btw I hope Clippers fans aren’t expecting any full court lobs from DJJ, I don’t think Kawhi can make that pass from a wheelchair.
This wasn’t Nico – it was all DJJ
Fuck. I really liked having that guy.
My guess is that he wanted to be a starter and we couldn’t promise him that. He had a great run but I’m not really bothered if we can get Klay.
Love ya Derrick but there are multiple reasons why this doesn’t make sense to me
This whole thing has been so unexpected from the way he and Nico have talked in the media. He was an instant favorite of mine and will be missed.
This is 1000% related to Mavs pursuing Klay.
He was the clear weak link in our team, without Luka he is still 0 on offense. We moveeeeeee
I’m glad we didn’t resign him. Career journey man who just happened to have his best year on a contract year. Clippers are his 7th team in 8 years
We saw the real DJJ in the finals
Could this be a money play? Saving a few million and not signing DJJ to offer more fore Klay? Seems like Dallas and Lakers are going to be bidding for Klay.
DJJ has felt like that Mav in days past where you keep him way beyond his need for the team and is simply overpaid and wasted space on the bench.
The Mavs got what they needed out of him. Now they are moving on. Keep building and tinkering. There is no need to keep banging your head against the wall by keeping insignificant pieces for longer than needed.
I’m gonna miss those high flying alley oops from DJJ.