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Kai Jones Works Out for Miami Heat in Bid for 2025-26 Roster

He needs a standard roster deal to play in the NBA after Miami opened a training-camp spot, with Europe still an option.

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Clippers forward Kai Jones (23) dunks the ball during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena

Overview

  • Free agent big man Kai Jones worked out for the Miami Heat on Monday, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
  • After being waived by the Clippers in March, Jones signed with the Mavericks and averaged 11.4 points and 6.6 rebounds over 12 late-season games, including six starts.
  • Miami has open slots on its 21-man training-camp roster and routinely evaluates veteran free agents for standard contracts.
  • Jones is no longer eligible for a two-way deal, so he must secure a standard 15-man roster spot to open the 2025-26 NBA season.
  • He reportedly has a one-year guaranteed offer from EuroLeague club Virtus Bologna as an alternative path.