The former Mavericks inside star is in a trial training for the Heat. Does he still want to stay in the NBA?

According to recent crazy news from NBA reporter Ary, Kai Jones, currently in free agency, is training for the Miami Heat. In addition to the Heat, the Orlando Magic and the Milwaukee Bucks have also shown interest in Jones. Ary wrote: Kai Jones' negotiations with the Miami Heat have been going on for weeks, and discussions between the two sides are still ongoing. Jones is training with Miami today, but the specific interest of the Heat is not yet clear.

Jones was born in January 2001 and is 24 years old, 211cm tall and weighs 100kg. He is an inside player from the University of Texas in the 2021 NBA Draft. In the NBA, Jones has played for the Charlotte Hornets, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks. Jones' draft pick is not low, and he is also the first round pick of the draft year. He has excellent physical talent and athletic ability. However, Jones' talent has never been realized. Whether in the Hornets or the Clippers, his performance is very disappointing. What's more, he once caused some off-field trouble, which made everyone very worried about his situation. However, after joining the Mavericks at the end of last season, the situation also changed significantly. Jones showed quite good personal abilities, which also made everyone feel bright.

In the NBA regular season last season, Jones first played 28 times for the Clippers, averaging 7.4 minutes per game, with averaging 2.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks. He also had 0.4 turnovers and 0.8 fouls. His shooting percentage was 72.2%, 0% of three-point shooting percentage and 75% of free throw shooting percentage. After joining the Mavericks, Jones made a total of 12 appearances, averaging 21.7 minutes per game, with 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.8 blocks. He also had 0.7 turnovers and 2.2 fouls. His shooting percentage was 83.6%, his three-point shooting percentage was 33.3%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 70%. In the NBA Development League last season, Jones played 15 times on behalf of the Clippers' subordinate team, the San Diego Clippers, with averaging 31.2 minutes per game, averaging 12.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks, and 1.1 turnovers and 2.3 fouls. His shooting percentage was 72.6%, a three-point shooting percentage of 36.4%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 88.9%.

According to some previous news from European media, Jones is also negotiating with Serie A powerhouse Bologna Vitus, and Jones may appear in overseas leagues in the new season. However, this news was also refuted by some American journalists. Judging from the current situation, Jones definitely hopes to get a contract from the NBA team, and he also hopes to stay in the NBA arena. Unless you are sure that you can't get a contract, Jones shouldn't leave the NBA under the current circumstances. I don’t know how the situation will develop next. Will he get a contract from the Heat or other NBA teams?