Former Stanford forward Spencer Jones, who went undrafted this year, signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets this week, the team announced.
Jones averaged 11.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, two assists and 1.4 assists on 40.9% shooting from 3-point range in 25 games last season as a fifth-year senior. He scored in double figures 14 times, including a season-high 30 points on Jan. 20.
The 23-year-old left the program as the all-time leader in 3s (315) and games played (146). He was named to the All-Pac-12 second team as a senior in 2023.
Jones dealt with an illness this month that limited him to just one appearance in the NBA Summer League with the Portland Trail Blazers in Las Vegas, Nevada. He recorded one rebound and one blocked shot in seven minutes of action on July 13.
The 6-foot-7 standout is highly touted as a shooter and was viewed as one of the top marksmen in the draft this year. He also brings good size and a blend of other offensive skills with him that should enable him to find success next season.
Jones will split his time between the NBA and the Grand Rapids Gold in the G League. He is eligible to be active for up to 50 games in the NBA and will earn a flat salary equal to 50% of the minimum salary applicable to a player with zero years of service.
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