Jones is the only rotation player Dallas doesn’t have under contract next season. Right now, the team could offer him $5.2 million via the taxpayer midlevel exception or clear salary to unlock the non-taxpayer midlevel to pay him up to $12.9 million to start. It’s a dilemma for the future, one that neither Jones nor Turner are stressed about now with Dallas still in the postseason. But Jones’ offseason gamble turned him into a starter on a team in the conference semifinals. That’s certainly worth more than the minimum. “He loves his teammates, he loves Jason Kidd, he really likes the front office, (Mavericks president) Nico (Harrison) and Matt Riccardi,” Turner said. “He wants to be back.”
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tim Cato @tim_cato
“If we don’t take a step back, you’re going to be trying to find a minimum every year.”
Derrick Jones Jr. declined more money, and the Celtics, to join Dallas. here’s how he turned into a vital starter for the Mavericks: nytimes.com/athletic/54904… – 1:39 PM
“If we don’t take a step back, you’re going to be trying to find a minimum every year.”
Derrick Jones Jr. declined more money, and the Celtics, to join Dallas. here’s how he turned into a vital starter for the Mavericks: nytimes.com/athletic/54904… – 1:39 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Derrick Jones Jr. opted out of a bigger contract knowing he’d likely get the minimum. He was targeting the Mavericks all along.
Nine months later, he has no ragrets.
@tim_cato on one of Dallas’ unsung heroes.
nytimes.com/athletic/54904… – 9:37 AM
Derrick Jones Jr. opted out of a bigger contract knowing he’d likely get the minimum. He was targeting the Mavericks all along.
Nine months later, he has no ragrets.
@tim_cato on one of Dallas’ unsung heroes.
nytimes.com/athletic/54904… – 9:37 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Derrick Jones Jr. gets all the way to the rim even though SGA closes out soft
Daigneault immediately gets Chet to the scorers table – 11:53 PM
Derrick Jones Jr. gets all the way to the rim even though SGA closes out soft
Daigneault immediately gets Chet to the scorers table – 11:53 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Derrick Jones Jr. blocked Williams on one side and got an alley-oop from Doncic on the other. – 11:33 PM
Derrick Jones Jr. blocked Williams on one side and got an alley-oop from Doncic on the other. – 11:33 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Derrick Jones Jr. flying in for the block 😲
(via @dallasmavs)
pic.twitter.com/FGX1wlJUtt – 9:59 PM
Derrick Jones Jr. flying in for the block 😲
(via @dallasmavs)
pic.twitter.com/FGX1wlJUtt – 9:59 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
What a recovery by Derrick Jones Jr. He has two blocks with 5 minutes left in the first quarter. Consecutive 3s by PJ and DJJ gives the Mavs an 18-4 run. – 9:51 PM
What a recovery by Derrick Jones Jr. He has two blocks with 5 minutes left in the first quarter. Consecutive 3s by PJ and DJJ gives the Mavs an 18-4 run. – 9:51 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Derrick Jones Jr. is having himself a first quarter: 7 points, 2 blocks, 2 rebounds and all manner of havoc caused in 7 minutes. – 9:51 PM
Derrick Jones Jr. is having himself a first quarter: 7 points, 2 blocks, 2 rebounds and all manner of havoc caused in 7 minutes. – 9:51 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
derrick jones jr is 7’4” going by this graphic pic.twitter.com/Yri2Ilv1MW – 9:42 PM
derrick jones jr is 7’4” going by this graphic pic.twitter.com/Yri2Ilv1MW – 9:42 PM
More on this storyline
On Aug. 18, Dallas announced it had signed Jones, the team’s final addition to the roster, at a one-year league minimum deal worth about $2 million. It wasn’t until preseason began that Kidd realized what he had with Jones. In the second exhibition game, Kidd started Jones. He stayed with the first unit virtually all season, starting 66 of his 76 games. “What I saw was his ability to guard,” Kidd said. “It was way before we signed him. I saw him up close in different (games) and always thought, ‘Man, it’d be nice if we could get him on our side.’” -via New York Times / May 15, 2024
Turner expects Jones to test the market, just like anyone in his situation would. They hope Dallas can meet them at a price that makes sense for both sides. “We understand the business (and that) there’s other teams that can maybe pay him more,” Kidd said. “But we definitely want him back.” -via New York Times / May 15, 2024
