The former Clippers Mavericks inside star is still hesitating to choose, but the Serie A powerhouse has found a spare tire?

According to European insider Andrea Calzoni, an inside player Kai Jones, currently in free agency, requested Serie A powerhouse Bologna Vitus to give him some more time. He is willing to join the team, but he still wants to seek another contract from the NBA team (excluding NBA Development League teams). According to previous news, Jones and Bologna Vitus are close to reaching an agreement, but a while has passed, and the final signing has not finally happened so far.

Jones was born in January 2001 and is 24 years old, 211cm tall and weighs 100kg. He is the inside player selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2021 NBA Draft in the 19th pick in the first round. In the NBA regular season last season, Jones played 40 times for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks, with an average of 11.7 minutes per game, with averaging 5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.6 blocks, 0.5 turnovers and 1.2 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 79.8%, a three-point shooting percentage of 20%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 71.9%. In the NBA Development League last season, Jones played 15 times on behalf of the Clippers' subordinate team, the San Diego Clippers, with averaging 31.2 minutes per game, averaging 12.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks, and 1.1 turnovers and 2.3 fouls. His shooting percentage was 72.6%, a three-point shooting percentage of 36.4%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 88.9%.

Jones' performance in last season was actually quite highlighted. Although his performance was not outstanding when playing for the Clippers, he did not even perform at an absolute dominant level in the NBA Development League, but his performance after joining the Mavericks at the end of the season is impressive. He showed his strong scoring ability and finishing ability at the basket. His advantages in physical talent and athletic ability are also fully revealed. He can play a great role in both offense and defense, and his series of performances have also left a deep impression on everyone.

Jones had previously held a four-day trial at the Miami Heat's training hall and it was said to have a good effect. However, in the end, the Heat did not choose to provide Jones with a contract. Judging from the current situation, it is becoming increasingly difficult for Jones to get a contract from NBA teams. After all, the quota of each team is getting more and more full, and there are fewer and fewer opportunities left for Jones. Meanwhile, to avoid Jones' complete remorse, Bologna Vitus signed a one-month contract with former Kansas insider David McCormack and had the option to renew his contract before the end of the season. Once Jones goes back on his word or actually gets a contract from the NBA team, Bologna Vitus is ready.