1) A newly-instated rule for 2017-18, players such as Jones, who are on two-way contracts for NBA franchises, are slated to spend the majority of the regular season in the G League (previously known as the D-League). However, they can be promoted to the big-league squad for up to a maximum of 45 days over the entirety of a season.
2) Jones, 24, has one year of professional experience under his belt, earning All D-League third-team honors last season. As a member of the Maine Red Claws in 2016-17, the 6-foot-7 forward averaged 21.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.