Earlier this month, former Chicago Bulls ahead Derrick Jones Jr. thought of returning to the Miami Warmth earlier than signing a one-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
“Derrick Jones Jr., league sources say, gave consideration to signing with Miami earlier than opting to ink a one-year veteran minimal take care of Dallas on Aug. 18,” NBA insider Marc Stein wrote.
Per a number of NBA betting websites, the Miami Warmth maintain fifth-shortest odds to win subsequent season’s championship in 2024. Take a look at which sportsbooks are exhibiting higher odds for the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks.
Derrick Jones Jr. thought of signing with the Miami Warmth earlier than becoming a member of the Dallas Mavericks, per @TheSteinLine
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 28, 2023
Jones, 26, declined his $3.3 million participant choice with the Chicago Bulls for the 2023-24 season in June. That is a part of the two-year, $6.56 million contract he signed with the membership final July.
In actual fact, Jones was rumored to return to the Warmth on a veteran minimal deal. The 6-foot-5 wing performed with Miami for 3 seasons from 2018 to 2020. He made 38 begins in 133 appearances with the Warmth.
Former Chicago Bulls ahead Derrick Jones Jr. thought of returning to the Miami Warmth earlier than signing a one-year take care of the Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks might be Jones’ fifth workforce within the final eight NBA seasons. The UNLV product was anticipated to re-sign with the Bulls this offseason. In April, he informed Ok.C. Johnson of NBC Sports activities Chicago his plan to train his 2023-24 choice.
“Like I informed Coach [Billy Donovan] and all people else, I’m locked in for 2 years,” he stated. “I didn’t signal for 2 years for no motive. So, I’m right here for 2 years. … I simply love being with these guys.
“I do know my position isn’t all the time what I would like it to be. I’ve been by way of just a few accidents which may’ve set me again just a little bit. I really feel like a wholesome DJ for all 82 could be very particular. However I really feel like I’ve performed effectively when given minutes.”
Derrick Jones Jr. (@TheRea1DJones) will put on No. 55 for the #Mavs. Quantity final worn by Delon Wright in 2020. #NBA pic.twitter.com/RnxtaoIawh
— Etienne Catalan (@EtienneCatalan) August 19, 2023
In 64 video games off the bench with the Bulls within the 2022-23 season, Derrick Jones Jr. averaged 5.0 factors, 2.4 rebounds, and 14 minutes per recreation. The Pennsylvania native additionally shot 50% from the ground and 33.8% exterior the arc. In Chicago’s 144-115 victory over the Mavericks on Dec. 10, 2022, the ahead scored a season-high 16 factors.
Furthermore, Jones labored round just a few accidents with Chicago within the 2021-22 season. Through the Bulls’ 138-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 12, 2022, Jones suffered a proper knee damage.
It was revealed that he sustained a bone bruise and was dominated out 2-4 weeks. Two weeks later, the Bulls introduced that Jones had fractured his proper index finger throughout a exercise. He was dominated out 6-8 weeks.
