Miami's Derrick Jones Jr. starting for injured Jimmy Butler (hip) on Monday
Miami Heat small forward Derrick Jones Jr. is starting in Monday's lineup against the Sacramento Kings.
What It Means:
Jones Jr. will start for the second time this season after Jimmy Butler was ruled out with a hip injury. In a role with Miami's first unit, our models project Jones Jr. to score 23.7 FanDuel points.
Jones Jr.'s projection includes 10.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assist.
Source:
Ira Winderman
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