The Detroit Pistons have signed former Washington Wizards wing Colby Jones to a two-way contract, a source confirmed to the Free Press.
Jones was drafted 34th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2023, following a three-year career at Xavier where he averaged 15 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 50.9% overall and 37.8% from 3. The 6-foot-6 wing was considered by draft pundits as a versatile two-way player, capable of knocking down shots, making smart passing reads and defending across positions.
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He played limited minutes with the Kings before being dealt to the Wizards in February, where he averaged 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals across 15 games.
The Pistons finished last season with three two-way players under contract − Daniss Jenkins, Tolu Smith and Ron Harper Jr. Jones will replace Harper, who wasn’t on the Pistons’ summer league roster in Las Vegas as Jenkins and Smith shined.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Pistons reportedly sign former Wizards wing Colby Jones on two-way deal