Isaac

Jones

Jones had an outstanding summer league, capping his run with a double-double in Sacramento’s five-point defeat. Over his last two games in Las Vegas, the second-year forward shot a combined 23-of-34 from the field, scoring 60 points. Due to Sacramento’s frontcourt rotation, getting the playing time needed to impact fantasy basketball next season will be challenging. However, Jones’ play in Las Vegas was encouraging, and the Kings trading Jonas Valančiūnas to the Nuggets earlier in July does help open up some rotation minutes that Jones could sneak into.

The Kings picked up Jones’ option for this season last month and perhaps his summer league performance will earn him some more minutes this year. The undrafted 25-year-old power forward from Washington State likely won’t impact fantasy basketball, but the Kings should give him the opportunity to sink or swim in regular season action. The Kings advanced to the Summer League finals behind Jones’ 36 points on Saturday.

Jones was signed to a two-way contract by the Kings last July and converted to a standard deal in late March. The undrafted forward out of Washington State appeared in 40 games as a rookie, averaging 3.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 7.6 minutes. Jones’ option is non-guaranteed, and the transaction is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball.

Not selected in the 2024 draft, Jones agreed to a two-way deal with the Kings on July 3. His signing to a standard contract won’t impact fantasy basketball, but it does mean the 50-game limit for two-way players no longer applies to Jones.

Murray popped up on injury report with an ankle injury after flirting with a double-double in his latest outing. He’s played in every game this season and his absence could make way for Isaac Jones to play a significant role off the bench. Especially with Kevin Huerter already ruled out.

Huerter has been available as of late but is set to miss his second game this month. Malik Monk will likely take on a heavier workload. Isaac Jones will be among the top reserve players to keep an eye on.