Since a short-lived run with the Philadelphia 76ers’ organization, the veteran center Kai Jones has been working on finding a long-term home in the NBA. The Los Angeles Clippers have surely shown plenty of intrigue this year.
Back in March, Jones was a notable free agent throughout the entire 2023-2024 NBA season. Considering the way his time in Charlotte concluded, it seemed teams were hesitant to take a chance on Jones. The Sixers signed him to a 10-day deal late into the season.
The Sixers’ plan for Jones was to keep him with the Delaware Blue Coats throughout the entire 10-day tenure. If all went well, the Sixers were expected to re-sign Jones on a second temporary deal to then allow him to gain some playing time with the main roster.
Unfortunately, a minor injury took Jones off the floor in Delaware way too early. As a result, the Sixers moved on. Once the contract expired, Jones was free to explore other options. He landed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers shortly after…