10:00am: Jones’ non-guaranteed contract will cover one year for the veteran’s minimum, according to Murray (Twitter link).
7:43am: The Clippers are re-signing free agent big man Kai Jones to a non-guaranteed contract, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (via Twitter).
Charania doesn’t specify the length of the deal, but he says the Bahamian forward/center will be competing for a roster spot in training camp.
The 19th overall pick in the 2021 draft, Jones wasn’t able to earn rotation minutes during his first two seasons with Charlotte. He was waived in October after a series of unusual social media posts that called out several of his Hornets teammates.
Jones returned to the NBA in March on a 10-day contract with Philadelphia, but didn’t see any game action before it expired in part due to a hamstring injury. He signed with the Clippers on the final day of the regular season and didn’t get into a game with them either.
The Clips declined Jones’ team option for 2024/25 last week, making him an unrestricted free agent. However, Law Murray of The Athletic reported multiple times that the 23-year-old was expected to return to L.A.
Murray also stated that Jones is currently dealing with an ankle injury that will prevent him from playing in Summer League.
Miles Bridges definitely going to the Clippers. They are going all in on head cases.
Watched Kai Jones on Youtube. Incredible athlete. Has some gracefulness and agility also. Don’t know anything about history. Looks like a great prospect.
I live in Chicago. Kai Jones is exactly what the Bulls have been missing. Tall athletic interior player to , protect the rim, block shots and dunk lobs and put backs.
I’m going to the game where they’re going to induct.James preston into the clippers hall of fame. They’re even are going to retire his jersey
Good grief! He’s the next DeAndre Jordan when he was with the Clips. If he stays with the Clips, he is going to be the ne t big thing within a year or two.
Why don’t clippers sign Miles Bridges?
bargain!
I feel like everyone is saying the same, Primo LY, KPJ now, Bridges in talks and now Kai? Why are they going for all the problem children.
Kawahi will be gone as soon as he’s trade eligible on the 8th I think. They’re a mess RN, good luck filling that new arena.
No one else out there. Have to gamble and pray you hit the jackpot.
They made the mistake of not extending PG. they made their own bed, gotta sleep in it I guess. I am surprised they haven’t been in the DeMar convo, cali guy who will get to simply hoop in his hometown without the LeGM drama at the Lakers.
This should tell you how bad the center market is in the NBA lmfao. Why don’t they try and get Euroleague centers like : lessort , or taveres?!