Kings dominant in 122-98 win over Mavericks, who lose Irving to left knee sprain
Zach LaVine scored 22 points and DeMar DeRozan added 20, each sitting out the fourth quarter, as the Sacramento Kings beat Dallas 122-985 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KAI JONES
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Mavericks sign Kai Jones The signing could give the Mavericks more a rim-running threat, something that has been missing for them with all the injuries to their cent...
5 HOURS AGO • MAVS.COM
Mavericks sign Kai Jones as latest fill-in for injured big men
The Dallas Mavericks have signed Kai Jones to a two-way contract as they continue to deal with injuries to multiple big men8 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not on injury report Monday Jones (not injury related) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Kings.
Impact Jones will be available to make his Mavericks debut after signing a two-way deal with the club. The high-flying big man started the season under a two-way pact with the Clippers, averaging 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds across 7.4 minutes per game in 28 regular-season appearances before having been waived. With injuries piling up in the club's frontcourt of late, Jones could step into the rotation right away.
8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Mavericks' search for big man help continues with signing of center Kai Jones The move comes with Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively all still sidelined with injuries.
9 HOURS AGO • DALLASNEWS.COM
Dallas Mavericks Reportedly Signing 3-Year NBA Player Kai Jones is in the middle of his third NBA season. The former Texas star had been averaging 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest while s...
2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Kai Jones signs with Dallas Chris Haynes: 2021 first-round pick Kai Jones intends to sign a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks upon clearing waivers, league sou...
2 DAYS AGO • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Set to sign with Dallas Jones intends to sign a two-way contract with the Mavericks once he clears waivers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Impact Jones was waived by the Clippers on Saturday, but the big man didn't need a lot of time to find a new home. Once the signing is official, Jones is expected to split time between the NBA and the G League, with most of his playing time likely coming with the Texas Legends.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Waived by LAC The Clippers waived Jones on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Impact Jones played in 28 games for the Clippers this season, playing 7.8 minutes per contest. The 24-year-old big man averaged 2.2 points, and 1.6 rebounds per game, shooting 72.2 percent from the floor. Los Angeles brought in Seth Lundy and Patrick Baldwin on two-way deals along with this move Saturday.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Seth Lundy and Patrick Baldwin to Clippers on two-way deals Shams Charania: The Los Angeles Clippers are waiving Kai Jones and signing Seth Lundy and Patrick Baldwin Jr. to two-way contracts, sources...
2 DAYS AGO • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Plays six minutes in blowout win Jones recorded one rebound over six minutes during Monday's 144-107 win over the Jazz.
Impact The 23-year-old saw the floor for the fifth consecutive outing in the blowout victory, during which he has averaged 1.8 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.8 steals across 8.8 minutes per game. Jones will likely continue to see minimal playing time buried behind Ivica Zubac, Nicolas Batum and Mo Bamba.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Swats one shot in victory Jones finished Monday's 113-104 win over the Spurs with one block over four minutes.
Impact Jones was a non-factor in Monday's win, though he did pick up a block for the fourth consecutive game. The 23-year-old has played a small role off the bench while seeing double-digit minutes in four-regular season games. Jones has averaged 2.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 blocks while shooting 63.6 percent from the field across 8.9 minutes per game in seven regular-season appearances.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
When Kai Jones revealed Team USA Kobe Bryant was his reason for going bald Clippers big man’s unique iteration of the Mamba Mentality.
OCTOBER 31, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
The NBA's mimic artist Paul George's funny impersonation of Kai Jones while revisiting an old practice story PG revisits his 3-point drill with an excited Jones.
OCTOBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ivica Zubac is confident that Kai Jones will be a valuable asset to the LA Clippers this season Ivica has seen the game of Kai Jones grow by leaps and bounds.
OCTOBER 21, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Clippers Sign Intriguing Big Man Ahead of Season Debut The Los Angeles Clippers are keeping around center Kai Jones as they signed him to a two-way contract.
OCTOBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
The LA Clippers are prepared for their big man rotation with Kai Jones signed for the season Kai Jones has firmly cemented himself on the roster.
OCTOBER 20, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Converted to two-way contrac The Clippers converted Jones' contract to a two-way deal Saturday, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Impact Jones's impressive preseason has prompted the Clippers to convert his non-guaranteed deal into a two-way contract. Jones will now split time between the NBA and G League this season while providing depth to the Clippers' frontcourt.
OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ty Lue remains high on the play of young center, Kai Jones "He keeps better every day and I love to see it.".
OCTOBER 17, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
Kai Jones continues to showcase his improved skills with an impressive dunk performance against the Brooklyn Nets The young big man continues to prove his worth to the Clippers.
OCTOBER 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Posts 13 points in preseason win Jones posted 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and a blocked shot across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 115-106 win over the Nets.
Impact Jones saw extended minutes from the bench once again during Mo Bamba's (knee) absence. Since Jones' contract isn't guaranteed, the Texas product needs to make the most of his opportunities as he jockeys for position behind Ivica Zubac on the depth chart. Right now, the spot is Bamba's to lose, but a prolonged absence will allow other players to make an impact.
OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 22 minutes vs. Golden State Jones registered four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Saturday's 91-90 loss to the Warriors.
Impact Jones and Kobe Brown were the only two players in Saturday's preseason opener to see over 20 minutes of playing time. Jones is competing for a backup role on the Clippers' regular-season roster behind starting center Ivica Zubac, and the former got an extended look Saturday due to Mo Bamba (knee) not playing. Jones didn't play in 2023-24 due to personal reasons and a hamstring strain late in the regular season. He played in 46 regular-season games in 2022 with the Hornets and averaged 3.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.3 assists and 0.7 blocks across 12.0 minutes per game.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Full-go in practice Coach Tyronn Lue said Tuesday that Jones (ankle) is good to go for practice, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones appears to have fully recovered from his ankle injury that kept him out of the Summer League. The 23-year-old big man will now have the opportunity to compete for a regular-season roster spot during training camp.
OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lands non-guaranteed deal Jones (ankle) agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with the Clippers on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Clippers declined Jones' team option in late June, but he'll rejoin the team and compete for a roster spot ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. The 23-year-old won't participate in Summer League play due to an ankle injury, and it's unclear whether he'll have limitations when training camp rolls around.
JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Battling ankle injury Jones won't participate in Summer League due to an ankle injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones became an unrestricted free agent when the Clippers declined to pick up his team option June 29, and he'll miss out on the opportunity to showcase his abilities in Summer League. Instead, the 23-year-old will have to rely on what he put on tape during two games with the 76ers' G League affiliate to garner interest on the open market. In those two games, Jones averaged 11.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 blocks over 23.9 minutes.
JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
