Height
6'7"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
24
College
Stanford
Experience
1 yrs
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 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$624K
Guaranteed
$624K
AAV
$624K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Spencer Jones' $623K deal earns a middling C CVI grade — a low-risk flier on a developmental wing who's shown more meme potential than basketball value. The second-year forward is posting modest numbers at 5.7 PPG and 3.3 RPG across 61 games, but his viral defensive breakdowns against elite scorers have overshadowed any on-court progress. At the minimum salary level, Denver isn't overpaying for a bench piece, though his D+ performance grade suggests he's barely justifying even that investment. Jones' LinkedIn response to the clutch shot criticism showed maturity, but at 24 years old, he's running out of time to prove he's more than organizational depth. The one-year term gives the Nuggets flexibility to move on if his development stagnates, making this a sensible gamble on a player whose ceiling remains unclear. While converting his deal to a standard contract signals some internal confidence, his recent benching indicates he's firmly entrenched as a developmental afterthought rather than a meaningful rotation contributor.
Performance Analysis
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 85th. At 24, Spencer is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Denver Nuggets.
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