Spencer Jones
#21SF · Denver Nuggets
Height
6'7"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
25
College
Stanford
Experience
1 yrs
C-
C+
D+
C-
N/A
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The Verdict on Spencer, in One Read
On the field, Spencer Jones grades out as a shaky SF for Denver Nuggets (D+ Impact). That places him 95th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as fairly priced on the Contract Value Index (C-) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, 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 |  | 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 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD+| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 61 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 50.6% | D+ D+ |
| 2024-25 | | 20 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 32.4% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
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's contract with the Denver Nuggets earns a C- CVI — roughly what you'd expect for this level of production and salary. Spencer's production is currently below the league median for small forwards, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $624K average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the small forward market. The production lines up closely with the price tag, which is essentially paying fair market value. At 25, Spencer is entering his prime window — historically when small forwards post their best numbers. The 1-year deal limits the Denver Nuggets' downside — if the fit doesn't work, they'll have cap flexibility soon.
Performance Analysis
D-
#95 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 95th.
Current Sentiment
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 Spencer's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Spencer Compares at the Position
Spencer Jones ranks 95th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Spencer between Caleb Martin (D) just ahead and Keshad Johnson (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Caleb MartinDallas MavericksDSvi MykhailiukUtah JazzDLuguentz DortOklahoma City ThunderDSpencer JonesD-
Graded lower
Keshad JohnsonMiami HeatTransaction History
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About this player
Spencer Jones is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SF for the Denver Nuggets. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Spencer Jones, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C-, Performance D-, Sentiment C+.
The crowd's Fan Verdict moves in real time as fans vote on this profile. FanVerdicts' own read updates as new data lands — performance recalculates when NBA game stats post, sentiment shifts with media coverage and fan discussion, and the Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) behind the Contract Value Index read.
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