Former Iowa State guard Curtis Jones has reportedly agreed to sign a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Jones was the Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year last season, averaging a career-high 17.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals on 37.4% shooting from 3-point range. He was one of five players since the 1996-97 season to average at least 17 points per game off the bench.
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The 6-foot-4 standout led the Cyclones in scoring while making 34 appearances, including nine starts. He registered 13 20-point performances, including a season-high 33 points and seven rebounds on Jan. 25 in a win over Arizona State.
Jones debuted with the Nuggets in the NBA Summer League, averaging 14.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists on 46.7% shooting from 3-point range in five appearances. He finished off his stint with a summer league-high 22 points and eight assists on Friday.
The 23-year-old will split his time next season 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 $636,435, equal to 50% of the minimum salary applicable to a player with zero years of service.
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Jones will now have the chance to begin his career with the Nuggets and develop within the organization. He is the third player on a two-way contract with the team, joining Tamar Bates and Spencer Jones.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Nuggets news: Undrafted guard Curtis Jones to sign two-way contract