The Dallas Mavericks officially signed forward Derrick Jones Jr., the team announced on Friday.
According to reports, it’s a one-year deal.
Last season, the 26-year-old averaged 5.0 points and 2.4 rebounds per contest in 64 games with the Chicago Bulls.
“We are excited to welcome Derrick to Dallas,” said Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison in a press release. “Derrick has always showcased a team-first approach with his ability to adapt his game to complement his teammates. His versatility on both ends of the floor will allow us to utilize his skillset and athleticism in a variety of different lineups.”
The seven-year veteran won the Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star in 2020, and his block percentage of 3.7 ranked 16th in the league during the 2020-21 season.
Jones went undrafted out of UNLV in 2016 before signing with the Suns. He saw time in the G League in 2016-17 and 2017-18 with both the Northern Arizona Suns and Sioux Falls Skyforce and averaged 16.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.6 blocks, and 30.2 minutes across both seasons.
He holds career averages of 6.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 18.7 minutes in 344 games (97 starts) with Phoenix, Miami, Portland, and Chicago.
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