Typically a change of surroundings is usually a good factor and that appears to be the case for former Charlotte Hornets first-round choose Kai Jones. The Los Angeles Clippers will hold Jones on the workforce’s opening day roster on a two-way contract, in line with Shams Charania.
The Los Angeles Clippers are conserving middle Kai Jones on the regular-season roster by way of a two-way cope with the NBA, sources inform ESPN. Jones developed within the Clippers system and had a stable preseason, averaging 8 factors and 5 rebounds as a backup. pic.twitter.com/h3nOxyt30L
– Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 19, 2024
Throughout his transient time in Charlotte, Jones spent most of his time both on the tip of the bench or taking part in within the G League with the Greensboro Swarm. Poor decision-making on the offensive finish and an incapability to compete with greater, extra bodily gamers performed a big function within the workforce’s departure.
Jones too quoted in an interview on the Vizion podcast that he and former Hornets normal supervisor Mitch Kupchak had a number of conversations about his psychological well being. The Hornets needed him to step again and search assist. Jones needed to concentrate on basketball and never stray, which finally led to his commerce request. The Hornets launched him after no gives had been made and he ultimately landed with the Philadelphia 76ers earlier than transferring to Los Angeles.
In 5 preseason video games with the Clippers, Jones averaged eight factors and 5 rebounds.
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