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Isaac Jones signs two-way contract with Detroit Pistons after Kings release

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

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Summary

Isaac Jones has signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons following his release by the Sacramento Kings. Jones, a former Washington State forward, was let go by Sacramento after the team needed to clear roster space. During his time with the Kings, he averaged 21.1 points and 6.3 rebounds in the G League and earned recognition as a key player in the Stockton Kings’ championship run. He now aims to bring his tenacious playing style to Detroit, where he feels a strong cultural fit. Jones is currently performing well at NBA Summer League, averaging 17.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in Las Vegas.

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•Jones was waived by the Kings to clear roster space.
•He previously averaged 21.1 points in the G League.
•Detroit offers an opportunity for Jones to thrive with a two-way contract.
•He is the oldest member of Detroit's Summer League roster at 26 years old.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — How former Washington State forward Isaac Jones is bringing his engine to the Motor City: 'I fit the mold'

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Jul. 15—LAS VEGAS — A charter plane carrying the Sacramento Kings was cruising at 30,000 feet, somewhere between Colorado and California on the night of Nov. 3, when Isaac Jones got a tap on the shoulder. The Kings, who'd lost 130-124 hours earlier against the Denver Nuggets, relayed to Jones they'd be moving on from the former Washington State and Idaho forward in order to clear roster space. ...
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Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 2:02 AM
How former Washington State forward Isaac Jones is bringing his engine to the Motor City: 'I fit the mold'
Jul. 15—LAS VEGAS — A charter plane carrying the Sacramento Kings was cruising at 30,000 feet, somewhere between Colorado and California on the night of Nov. 3, when Isaac Jones got a tap on the shoulder. The Kings, who'd lost 130-124 hours earlier against the Denver Nuggets, relayed to Jones they'd be moving on from the former Washington State and Idaho forward in order to clear roster space. ...

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