Dec 3, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) is congratulated by guard Colby Jones (20) during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Detroit Pistons Reportedly Signing 2-Year NBA Player

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 23, 2025 7:25 PM ET

Colby Jones is coming off a season where he spent time with the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings.

He finished the year with averages of 4.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 45.7% from the field and 32.7% from the three-point range in 39 games.

On Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Jones is signing a deal with the Detroit Pistons.

Via Charania: "The Detroit Pistons are signing G/F Colby Jones on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell ESPN. Jones, 23, averaged 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals in the final two months of 2024-25, showing flashes as a productive rotation player in his second NBA season."

The Detroit Pistons are signing G/F Colby Jones on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell ESPN. Jones, 23, averaged 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals in the final two months of 2024-25, showing flashes as a productive rotation player in his second NBA season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 23, 2025

Jones was the 34th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Xavier.

His career averages are 3.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 25.4% from the three-point range in 69 games.

The 23-year-old has also spent time in the G League.

Via NBA G League (on March 7, 2024): "43 PTS ✅ 7 AST ✅ 8 3PM ✅

Colby Jones was absolutely DOMINANT today, recording new career highs in scoring and made threes as the @StocktonKings cruised to a win! "

43 PTS ✅ 7 AST ✅ 8 3PM ✅

Colby Jones was absolutely DOMINANT today, recording new career highs in scoring and made threes as the @StocktonKings cruised to a win! pic.twitter.com/gLoo4OSVap
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) March 7, 2024