History of Kai Jones in Timeline

Kai Jones is a Bahamian professional basketball player currently with the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA, also playing for their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. He previously played college basketball at the University of Texas. He is known for his athleticism and potential as a versatile big man in the modern NBA.

Sections (1)

Full Timeline

January 19, 2001: Kai Jones Born

On January 19, 2001, Kai Martinez Jones was born. He is a Bahamian professional basketball player.

Others born on this day/year

October 15, 2018: Committed to play college basketball for Texas

On October 15, 2018, Kai Jones committed to play college basketball for Texas, choosing the Longhorns over offers from Arizona, Kansas, and Oregon.

2018: Attended NBA Global Camp

In 2018, Kai Jones attended the NBA Global Camp in Treviso, Italy.

February 4, 2019: Named to National Prep Invitational all-tournament team

On February 4, 2019, Kai Jones was named to the National Prep Invitational all-tournament team.

January 26, 2021: Registered first double-double

On January 26, 2021, Kai Jones registered his first double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in an 80–79 loss to Oklahoma.

March 24, 2021: Declared for the 2021 NBA draft

On March 24, 2021, Kai Jones declared for the 2021 NBA draft after averaging 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game as a sophomore.

October 9, 2023: Publicly requested a trade on X

On October 9, 2023, Kai Jones publicly requested a trade on X, and two days later, he was waived by the Hornets.

March 15, 2024: Signed a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers

On March 15, 2024, Kai Jones signed a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, but only played for the Delaware Blue Coats, Philadelphia's G League affiliate.

April 14, 2024: Signed with the Los Angeles Clippers

On April 14, 2024, Kai Jones signed for the rest of the season with the Los Angeles Clippers.

March 2, 2025: Signed with the Dallas Mavericks

On March 2, 2025, Kai Jones signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

March 3, 2025: Made debut in Dallas

On March 3, 2025, Kai Jones made his debut in Dallas, coming off the bench in a 122-98 loss over the Sacramento Kings and scoring 21 points with eight rebounds and one block.