Spencer Jones
#21SF · Denver Nuggets
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 79 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 48.3% | 36.3% | 64.0% |
| 2025-26 | 59 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 50.4% | 40.0% | 61.7% |
| 2024-25 | 20 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 32.4% | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$624K
AAV
$624K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Spencer Jones's contract with the Denver Nuggets grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $624K per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Spencer's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 24 years old, Spencer is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Spencer Jones earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 79 career games, Spencer has averaged 4.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. Spencer's strongest metric is FG% at 4825.2, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.7, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Spencer ranks 99th in overall performance. Spencer will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Denver Nuggets.
Current Sentiment
Spencer Jones draws mixed reactions: flashes of potential with occasional highlight dunks, but inconsistent bench role limits impact. On-court play shows promise but remains underwhelming overall, earning his C- grade justifiably. His $0.6M contract represents excellent value regardless of production; minimal financial risk exists. The narrative centers on bench depth status and whether he'll earn meaningful rotation minutes. Fan confidence leans pessimistic—upside exists, but production hasn't convinced skeptics of his NBA viability.
Transaction History
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