Terrence Jones
Age: 24 Size: 6′ 9″, 225 lbs
Career stats: 10.4 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.2 BLKPG
2015-16 stats: 8.7 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 0.8 BLKPG
Terrence Jones is an intriguing option for the Denver Nuggets. The 2012 first-round pick took a step backwards last season, like most of the Rockets team; however, that should not stop the Nuggets from looking at this diamond in the rough.
Jones put together a solid rookie season, but blossomed in his sophomore season, averaging nearly a double-double per night with 16 points and nine rebounds per 36 to pair with his 58% shooting percentage.
Injury cut his 2014-15 season short, and the debacle that took place in Houston this year resulted in inconsistent playing time for Jones, hurting his value on the open market.
Jones can do a little bit of everything. He can stretch the floor and play both solid offense and defense. While his ceiling isn’t as high some younger players, he could prove to be an excellent two-way player for the Nuggets at a value price.
He is currently a restricted free agent; however, with what is happening in Houston it could be assumed that leaving would not be such a bad thing.
Because the last two years of his rookie contract were a mess, his value plummeted, meaning the Nuggets could swipe Jones at a bargain, giving them the financial flexibility to go out and sign more free agents.
