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Nuggets Sign Exciting Guard Prospect
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/nuggets-sign-exciting-guard-prospect/
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Like other teams across the NBA, the Denver Nuggets have been paying close attention to the Summer League.
They were so blown away by one of their players that they raced to make a deal with him.
According to Shams Charania, the Nuggets are signing guard Curtis Jones to a two-way contract.
Jones went undrafted out of Iowa State but put up explosive numbers in the Summer League, averaging 15.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists on 47 percent from the three-point line.
The Nuggets have been very busy this offseason, but will it all pay off?
Because he signed a two-way deal, Jones will be eligible to play in up to 50 NBA games in the new season.
He will spend the rest of the time with the Nuggets’ G League affiliate.
Will Nuggets fans see Jones for all of those 50 games he is eligible for?
It all depends on how well he does and how much he proves himself.
The Nuggets have been hard at work putting together a muscular and impressive roster after a season of some disappointment.
Although they did fairly well during the playoffs, the regular season left a lot to be desired, and the front office was adamant about change.
So they got to work right away and acquired Cam Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets, sending away Michael Porter Jr.
They also grabbed Tim Hardaway Jr., Bruce Brown, and Jonas Valanciunas.
The team is a lot better now, at least on paper.
They have a lot to prove in the new season, and Jones wants to be a part of whatever they do.
He has earned his spot on the team because of his great Summer League work, but it’s not obvious how often he will be on the court.
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