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Clippers' Kai Jones: Converted to two-way contract
The Los Angeles Clippers converted Kai Jones' Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal Saturday, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.Jones secured the Clippers' third and final two-way slot after averaging 8.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 24.2 minutes over his five preseason appearances. The 23-year-old projects to open the season as the Clippers' third-string center behind Ivica Zubac and Mo Bamba (knee), and Jones could end up heading to the G League if minutes are hard to come by.
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Clippers' Kai Jones: Plays 22 minutes in preseason win
Kai 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.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.
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Clippers' Kai Jones: Plays 22 minutes vs. Golden State
Kai 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 preseason loss to the Warriors.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 Los Angeles 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.
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Clippers' Kai Jones: Full-go in practice
Coach Tyronn Lue said Tuesday that Kai Jones (ankle) is good to go for practice, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.Jones appears to have fully recovered from the ankle injury that kept him out of Summer League. The 23-year-old big man will now have the opportunity to compete for a regular-season roster spot during training camp.
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Clippers' Kai Jones: Lands non-guaranteed deal
Kai Jones (ankle) agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.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.
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Kai Jones: Battling ankle injury
Kai Jones won't participate in Summer League due to an ankle injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.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.
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Clippers' Kai Jones: Inactive Sunday
Kai Jones (not injury related) is inactive for Sunday's Game 1 against Dallas, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.Jones has yet to log action with the Los Angeles Clippers. While he is eligible to be activated for future playoff contests, he will not play Sunday.
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Clippers' Kai Jones: Out for regular-season finale
Kai Jones (conditioning) won't play in Sunday's game versus Houston, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.Jones is eligible to play in postseason games for the Los Angeles Clippers, but since he didn't sign a contract with the team until Saturday, he won't be asked to play in the regular-season finale. The Clippers are unlikely to open a rotation spot for Jones in the postseason, but he's under contract beyond the 2024-25 season and is viewed as developmental depth at center.
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Clippers' Kai Jones: Gets opportunity with Clippers
Kai Jones agreed to a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.Joshua Primo (ankle) will be released in order to make room for Jones on the Clippers' 15-man roster. Jones was the 19th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft but hasn't made an NBA appearance this season, despite playing under a 10-day contract with the 76ers in March. He averaged 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 12.0 minutes across 46 appearances for Charlotte in 2022-23.
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Kai Jones: Hits open market
Kai Jones (hamstring) became a free agent Monday after his 10-day contract with the 76ers expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.The 76ers have the option of retaining Jones on a second 10-day deal, but it's unclear if the organization has any desire to do so while he's still recovering from a right hamstring strain. The injury prevented him from playing with the 76ers at any point during his initial 10-day deal, but he likely wouldn't have been featured in head coach Nick Nurse's rotation even if he had been healthy.
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