Curtis Jones is no longer on the Denver Nuggets roster, per the team's official listing as of Monday, Sept. 21. The 24-year-old guard played 10 games for Denver last season, and no report has surfaced on where he heads next.
The move
Curtis Jones is off the Denver Nuggets roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, according to the team's official roster. Jones, a 24-year-old guard with one season of NBA experience, spent his rookie year with Denver, appearing in 10 games last season. No transaction report preceded the move, and none has surfaced identifying a trade, waiver or release. His next destination is not announced.
The money
No salary is on file for Jones at this point; public salary data can lag a transaction by a day. Denver's own numbers stand apart from his situation: the club carries $221.1 million across 14 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron. The cap this season is $165.0 million, the tax line $200.4 million, the first apron $209.0 million and the second apron $221.7 million.
The fit
Jones averaged 8.8 minutes, 2.9 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 10 games last season, his only action with Denver. The backcourt he leaves behind is set: Jamal Murray played 35.4 minutes and scored 25.4 points a game last season, Christian Braun logged 31.8 minutes and 12.0 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. played 26.6 minutes and 13.5 points, and Bruce Brown played 24.4 minutes and 7.9 points. Denver's roster now stands at 18 players, 15 on standard deals plus three on two-way contracts.
Where does Curtis Jones go next?
That is not announced.
Was there a report on this move before it happened?
No. No transaction report preceded it; the move was picked up from Denver's official roster on Monday, Sept. 21.
What was Curtis Jones' role with the Nuggets last season?
He appeared in 10 games, averaging 8.8 minutes, 2.9 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists.