Curtis Jones
#1PG · Denver Nuggets
Height
6'3"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
24
College
Iowa State
Experience
0 yrs
C+
D-
B-
D-
N/A
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The Verdict on Curtis, in One Read
On the field, Curtis Jones grades out as a strong PG for Denver Nuggets (B- Impact). That places him 46th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it fairly priced (C+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 28.6% | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | @ SAS | W 128-118 | 32 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4-5 | 4-4 | +6 |
| Sat, 4/11 | vs OKC | W 127-107 | 20 | 7 |
Performance Analysis
D+
#46 of 93 Point Guards
FCA+
Curtis Jones earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA point guards this season. Through 6 games, Curtis is contributing 1.5 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game in his role. Curtis's best relative area is FG% at 28.6, though it still falls below the point guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 1.5 (point guard median: 15.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Curtis ranks 46th. At 24, Curtis is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Denver Nuggets.
Current Sentiment
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The NBA media tone on Curtis Jones pencils out to a D- sentiment grade after weighing recent storylines. Jones enters the 2025-26 season firmly positioned as a developmental prospect on a two-way contract, a designation that automatically relegates him to the organizational fringes and keeps media coverage modest at best. His narrative centers on modest, scattered positive moments—a three-pointer highlight reel that generated brief buzz, his Iowa State pedigree, and his willingness to grind through the G League learning curve—but none of it has translated into breakout chatter or genuine momentum. The on-court reality reinforces that cautious-at-best framing: across six games in the 2025-26 season, Jones is posting 1.5 PPG, 0.8 RPG, and 0.5 APG, replacement-level numbers that align perfectly with his D+ performance grade and underscore that he hasn't yet cracked meaningful rotation minutes. Denver's recent signings of Tyus Jones, KJ Simpson, and Spencer Jones have further crowded his path to consistent playing time, and with the Nuggets riding a 12-game winning streak into a deep playoff run, Curtis Jones remains in the quiet, patient coverage tier reserved for developmental depth pieces—neither criticized nor championed, simply waiting for the moment (if it comes) when he forces the narrative to shift.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Curtis's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Curtis Compares at the Position
Curtis Jones ranks 46th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Curtis between Egor Demin (D+) just ahead and Kris Dunn (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Egor DeminBrooklyn NetsD+Kennedy ChandlerUtah JazzD+Scotty Pippen Jr.Memphis GrizzliesD+Curtis JonesD+
Graded lower
Kris DunnLos Angeles ClippersTransaction History
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About this player
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