BREAKING: Denver Nuggets Reportedly Sign Elite 3-Point Shooter

According to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, the Denver Nuggets will sign Spencer Jones (Stanford).

Feb 24, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Spencer Jones (14) reacts to making a 3-point basket against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports / D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Spencer Jones is coming off another productive year of college basketball for Stanford.

He finished the 2023-24 season with averages of 11.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field and 40.9% from the three-point range in 25 games.

On Friday evening, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reported that the Denver Nuggets will sign Jones to a two-way deal.

Via Durando: "The Nuggets are signing Stanford’s Spencer Jones as their third two-way contract for the upcoming season, league source tells @DenverPost. The 6-foot-7 forward shot 39.7% from 3 across a five-year college career. Denver likes his combination of size, skill and shooting."

The Nuggets are signing Stanford’s Spencer Jones as their third two-way contract for the upcoming season, league source tells @DenverPost. The 6-foot-7 forward shot 39.7% from 3 across a five-year college career. Denver likes his combination of size, skill and shooting.

— Bennett Durando (@BennettDurando) July 20, 2024

Jones played five seasons for Stanford.

He had career averages of 11.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 39.7% from the three-point range in 146 games.

Nuggets three 2-way spots are filled. https://t.co/zH4kB5uKuS

— Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) July 20, 2024

Despite going unselected in the 2024 NBA Draft last month, Jones is an intriguing prospect.

He has proven to be an elite three-pointer shooter at the collegiate level, which could make him a rotational player in the NBA one day.

Mar 7, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Spencer Jones (14) takes a three point shot against California Golden Bears forward Grant Newell (14) during the first half at Maples Pavillion. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports / Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

As for the Nuggets, they are coming off a season where they were the second seed in the Western Conference with a 57-25 record.

They beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs but lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of the second round.

The Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Championship over the Miami Heat.