Report: Mavericks, Jones agree to one-year deal
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The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a fully guaranteed deal with free agent Derrick Jones Jr., according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The 26-year-old spent the previous two seasons with the Chicago Bulls, averaging 5.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.0 minutes a night in 64 games.
Known for his athleticism, Jones won the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest in Chicago as a member of the Miami Heat. He has also had stints with the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers in addition to the Bulls and Heat.
The Chester, Pa., native is a veteran of seven NBA seasons and averages 6.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.