Spencer Jones explains decision to stay with Nuggets after Thunder offer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:46 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Spencer Jones announced he will remain with the Denver Nuggets after they matched the Oklahoma City Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet. Jones clarified that signing with the Thunder was a business decision motivated by his interests in finding a suitable team and gaining fair compensation. His LinkedIn post addressed the mixed reactions from Nuggets fans and confirmed his commitment to improving with the franchise that first gave him a chance. The contract marks a milestone as the largest fully guaranteed offer sheet for an undrafted player converted from a two-way deal. With negotiations concluded, Jones reiterated his focus on contributing to the Nuggets going forward.
- •Denver matches OKC's offer for Spencer Jones on July 28, 2026.
- •Jones calls signing with OKC a business decision.
- •His contract is the largest for an undrafted player from a two-way deal.
- •Jones aims to enhance his contributions to the Nuggets.
- •Previously, he played 64 games, starting 37, in the last season.
- 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — “This Is Business”: Spencer Jones Breaks Silence on Return to Denver After Upsetting Nuggets Fans With OKC Thunder Signing
"Restricted free agency often forces players to make decisions that fans struggle to understand. Spencer Jones found himself at the center of that reality after signing an offer sheet with the OKC Thunder before ultimately remaining with the Nuggets.
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