KAI JONES NEWS

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

Inactive Sunday Jones (not injury related) is inactive for Sunday's Game 1 against Dallas, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones has yet to log action with the Clippers. While he is eligible to be activated for future playoff contests, he will not play Sunday.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for regular-season finale Jones (conditioning/not injury related) will not play Sunday versus Houston, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact Jones is eligible to play in postseason action with the Clippers, but he will not appear in Sunday's regular season finale. Jones is unlikely to see substantial minutes regardless, as he's surrounded by a veteran cast of bigs.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Clippers The Clippers are signing Jones to a multi-year contract Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Joshua Primo will be released in order to make room for Jones on the Clippers' playoff roster. Jones was the 19th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft but has not made an NBA appearance this season, despite signing a 10-day contract with the 76ers. He averaged 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 12.0 minutes across 46 appearances for Charlotte in 2022-23.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits open market Jones (hamstring) became a free agent Monday after his 10-day contract with the 76ers expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact 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 he had been healthy.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Jones (hamstring) is out to face the Clippers on Sunday.

Impact Jones has yet to debut for the 76ers due to a nagging hamstring injury, and it seems he won't be able to take the court with Philadelphia before his current 10-day deal expires. His next chance to play will come against the Kings on Monday.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Jones is nearing the end of his 10-day deal, but he's yet to debut due to this hamstring injury. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Clippers.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Wednesday Jones (hamstring) will be inactive for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Jones' rim-running playstyle is especially vulnerable to lower body muscle injuries, and a right hamstring strain will continue precluding his debut with the 76ers. His next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus the Lakers.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring strain Jones has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat due to a right hamstring strain.

Impact Jones signed a 10-day deal with the 76ers on Friday but was sent to the G League to start his Philly tenure. He played well in two games for the Delaware Blue Coats but appears to have suffered an injury in his latest appearance. Jones' next chance to make his 76ers debut comes Wednesday in Phoenix, but the severity of the injury remains unclear.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Nurse Reveals Sixers' Plans for Kai Jones What’s the Philadelphia 76ers plan for Kai Jones over the next week?

MARCH 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Promoted to Philadelphia Philadelphia recalled Jones from the G League's Delaware Blue Coats on Saturday.

Impact Jones gets a fast-track call-up to Philadelphia after posting 21 points on 64.3 percent shooting across two G League appearances. The lottery pick from the 2021 Draft is unlikely to settle into a relevant role, but he brings a level of bounciness and rim-running that Mo Bamba and Paul Reed cannot replicate at his size.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE