Kori Ellis
07-09-2005, 04:49 AM
Posted on Sat, Jul. 09, 2005
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/12091833.htm
St. Joe's Jones reported near an NBA deal
LAS VEGAS - St. Joseph's center Dwayne Jones may not have been selected in last month's NBA draft, but he may still wind up on a pro roster next season.
A source with knowledge of the junior's intentions says Jones is about to accept a three-year deal from the Minnesota Timberwolves and forgo his final season with the Hawks.
On June 30, the 6-foot-10 star from Chester declared his intention to return to school after he was not drafted as an early-eligibility player two days earlier. St. Joe's had begun working with the NCAA to have him reinstated.
Sources at the NBA Las Vegas Summer League games last night said they believed Jones would accept the offer. The contract would be guaranteed for the first two years at about $1 million, with Minnesota holding a non-guaranteed option for the third year, sources said.
Jones, 22, averaged 10.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 3.0 blocked shots per game last season. He and Hawks coach Phil Martelli could not be reached for comment last night.
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/12091833.htm
St. Joe's Jones reported near an NBA deal
LAS VEGAS - St. Joseph's center Dwayne Jones may not have been selected in last month's NBA draft, but he may still wind up on a pro roster next season.
A source with knowledge of the junior's intentions says Jones is about to accept a three-year deal from the Minnesota Timberwolves and forgo his final season with the Hawks.
On June 30, the 6-foot-10 star from Chester declared his intention to return to school after he was not drafted as an early-eligibility player two days earlier. St. Joe's had begun working with the NCAA to have him reinstated.
Sources at the NBA Las Vegas Summer League games last night said they believed Jones would accept the offer. The contract would be guaranteed for the first two years at about $1 million, with Minnesota holding a non-guaranteed option for the third year, sources said.
Jones, 22, averaged 10.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 3.0 blocked shots per game last season. He and Hawks coach Phil Martelli could not be reached for comment last night.