Kings Nearing Key Decision Point on Surprising Rookie Standout

As the Sacramento Kings fight for postseason positioning, they are reaching a decision point on what to do with one of their key two-way players in rookie Isaac Jones.

The Kings signed Jones to a two-way contract after the 24-year-old big went undrafted in the offseason. With the excitement of the 13th overall draft pick in Devin Carter and the potential of fellow undrafted rookie Isaiah Crawford as a wing option for the Kings, Jones arguably came into the season with the lowest expectation of the trio of rookies.

But 65 games into the season, Jones has seemed to cement himself in the organization as a standout big. Not as a star, or even with the hopes of being a future starter, but as a potential solid role player for the Kings, something every team needs on the end of their bench.

In 29 games this season with the Kings, Jones has averaged 3.8 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and 0.3 blocks on 66.7% from the field and 33.3% from three. The numbers don't stand out, but watching Jones on the court, he brings energy and hustle to the court every time he steps on.

In 11 games with the Stockton Kings though, Jones has averaged 20.9 points and 9.4 rebounds on 55.8% from the field and 27.0% from three.