Jones registered eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one block in 35 minutes during Thursday's 110-98 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The Nuggets struggled with injuries this season at forward, but Jones emerged from his two-way contract and earned a standard deal in the process. He ended up with 64 regular-season appearances, posting averages of 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 22.1 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Provides spark in fill-in role
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Jones closed with 20 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals across 37 minutes during Monday's 125-113 victory over Minnesota in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
With Aaron Gordon (calf) out, Jones joined the starting five and recorded his second-highest scoring total of the season during the convincing victory. The Stanford product started in 37 of 64 games this season and has witnessed sharp increases in minutes, points, rebounds and assists during the 2025-26 campaign. Jones has finished with zero points twice during this series, and a return from Gordon in Game 6 could greatly diminish his fantasy prospects.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Drawing start in Game 5
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Jones will start Monday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against Minnesota.
Jones will slot into the starting lineup for Aaron Gordon, who was ruled out about one hour before tipoff with a calf injury. Jones has failed to make much of an impact so far this series, as he's averaging 2.8 points and 1.8 rebounds in 18.0 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Held scoreless in defeat
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Jones contributed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Saturday's 112-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Jones performed clean-up duty and also stepped in for Aaron Gordon briefly after the latter went to the locker room due to a calf injury. Jones' meager production mimicked below-average results from the first-unit wings, yet he could be relied on for a bigger role in Game 5 if Gordon's calf issue limits him in any way. Although Jones started for Gordon in Game 3, he's generated only 11 total points over the four-game series against the Timberwolves.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Won't start Saturday
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Jones won't start Saturday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Timberwolves.
With Aaron Gordon back from a one-game absence due to calf tightness, Jones will slide to the second unit. He totaled just 19 minutes off the bench across the first two games of this series, amassing five points and two rebounds in those appearances.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Entering starting lineup
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Jones is starting Game 3 against the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Jones will step into the starting lineup for Aaron Gordon, who was ruled out for Game 3 due to a calf injury. Jones hasn't been all that involved in the rotation so far during the first round, but he should receive a drastic uptick in opportunities Thursday evening.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Available Saturday
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Jones (hamstring) is available for Saturday's Game 1 against the Timberwolves.
Jones missed Denver's final six regular-season games due to a right hamstring strain but will return for the start of the playoffs. With Peyton Watson (hamstring) still sidelined, Jones will likely see minutes with the second unit. The 24-year-old averaged 2.7 points and 2.5 rebounds across 15.0 minutes per game in 26 regular-season appearances off the bench.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Questionable for Game 1
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Jones (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's Game 1 matchup with Minnesota.
Jones missed the Timberwolves' final six regular-season games due to the hamstring injury, but there's a chance he'll be cleared for Saturday's game. If he does play, he'll likely have some strict minutes restrictions in his first game back.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Out vs. San Antonio
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Jones (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Jones will miss a sixth straight game due to a right hamstring strain. It remains to be seen whether he'll be ready for the start of the playoffs next week, as he'll have an entire week to continue his rehab. Jones averaged 5.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in 64 appearances (37 starts) in the regular season.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Tabbed out for Friday
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Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Jones has been downgraded to out for a fifth straight matchup with a right hamstring strain. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Sunday in the regular-season finale against San Antonio.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Still out for Wednesday
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Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
The 24-year-old forward will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a right hamstring strain, and it's not an encouraging sign that he continues to be ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. With Jones and Peyton Watson (hamstring) both sidelined, Julian Strawther will likely continue seeing meaningful playing time.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Out again Monday
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Jones (hamstring) remains out for Monday's game against Portland.
Jones will miss a third consecutive game Monday because of a strained right hamstring. While the 24-year-old hasn't officially been ruled out beyond that game, there's certainly a chance he'll miss additional time. Jones has been a valuable depth piece for the Nuggets this season, averaging 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.8 steals in 64 games, which includes 37 starts. While he is off the floor, Julian Strawther should see more work.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Ruled out for Saturday
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Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against San Antonio.
Jones will miss a second consecutive contest due to a right hamstring strain, and it's not an encouraging sign that he's being ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against Portland. With Peyton Watson (hamstring) also sidelined, Julian Strawther and Tim Hardaway (knee) are candidates for increased playing time.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Tabbed out for Wednesday
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Jones (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Jones exited Sunday's game against the Warriors with a right hamstring injury, and the issue is significant enough to keep him out of Wednesday's action. Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther and Tim Hardaway could see more opportunities in Jones' absence.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Won't return Sunday
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Jones (hamstring) will not return to Sunday's game against the Warriors, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Jones left Sunday's game ahead of the second quarter and will not return. He totaled one assist, one steal and a block across five minutes. Tim Hardaway figures to see extra minutes in his absence.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Questionable to return Sunday
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Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Warriors due to right hamstring tightness, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Jones logged six minutes in the opening quarter but exited to the locker room ahead of the second. If he's unable to check back in, Tim Hardaway and Zeke Nnaji could see increased playing time.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Won't start Friday
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Jones won't start Friday's game against the Jazz.
With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) back in the lineup, Jones will slide to the second unit. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 4.2 points and 3.6 rebounds across 19.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: In first unit Wednesday
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Jones is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Jones will fill in for the injured Aaron Gordon (hamstring) on Wednesday. In his last seven appearances (two starts), Jones is averaging 6.6 points and 3.9 rebounds across 22.6 minutes.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Retreating to bench
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Jones won't start Friday's game against the Raptors.
With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) back in the lineup, Jones will slide back to the second unit. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 4.0 points and 3.6 rebounds across 18.6 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Back in starting five Wednesday
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Jones is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Jones will draw the start Wednesday due to the absences of Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring). In 35 starts this season, Jones is averaging 7.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 28.0 minutes.
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