Spencer Jones
#21SF · Denver Nuggets
Height
6'7"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
24
College
Stanford
Experience
1 yrs
C+
D
D
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 79 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 50.6% | 36.3% | 64.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 61 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 0.8 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/1 | @ MIN | L 98-110 | 35 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 2-3 | -9 |
| Tue, 4/28 | vs MIN | W 125-113 | 37 | 20 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$624K
Guaranteed
$624K
AAV
$624K/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Spencer Jones represents a classic low-risk, high-upside gamble that earned his one-year, $0.6M deal a solid C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) rating despite his D-level performance grade. The Denver Nuggets are essentially getting a lottery ticket at replacement-level cost, paying well below the veteran minimum for a young small forward who could develop into a rotation piece. While Jones has struggled significantly on the court this season, showing the growing pains typical of raw prospects, his minimal financial commitment means the Nuggets can afford to be patient with his development. The contract structure is particularly savvy — Denver maintains full flexibility to either extend him if he shows improvement or move on without any meaningful salary cap implications. At just $600K AAV, Jones falls into that sweet spot where even marginal improvement could deliver outsized value relative to his modest price tag. This type of developmental deal rarely hurts teams financially, and the upside potential keeps the CVI rating in solid territory despite the current on-court struggles.
Performance Analysis
D
#91 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Spencer Jones earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 79 games, Spencer is contributing 5.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game in his role. Spencer's strongest area is FG% at 50.6, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.8 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Spencer ranks 91st. At 24, Spencer is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Denver Nuggets.
Transaction History
Denver Nuggets sign F Spencer Jones
Denver Nuggets · signing · 2/19/2026
Denver Nuggets sign F Spencer Jones
Denver Nuggets · signing · 2/19/2026
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