The Los Angeles Clippers will be led by stars such as Kawhi Leonard and James Harden during the 2025-26 NBA season. Meanwhile, offseason additions such as Chris Paul and Bradley Beal will help matters as well. The Clippers have a true X-factor on the roster, though. Derrick Jones Jr. could make-or-break the team's 2025-26 campaign.
The truth is that part of Jones' performance will come down to head coach Tyronn Lue's decision-making. Rumors have suggested that Jones' role may be limited during the upcoming campaign with players such as John Collins now on the roster. Jones started 55 of the 77 games he appeared in a season ago, recording a career-high 10.