Official waiver in Denver
The Denver Nuggets have waived forward Keonte Jones, effective September 22, leaving him without an NBA team after a waiver transaction that confirms his exit from the main roster. The move is official and fits the usual preseason routine for players tied to G League development paths.
The transaction appears in NBA.com oficial and was reported by RotoWire, which indicates Jones could head toward G League affiliate Grand Rapids Gold for the upcoming season.
Jones profile
Jones, an undrafted forward out of Dayton, reached Denver on a training camp contract signed earlier in the same week. In his final college season he averaged 7.7 points and 5.3 rebounds, with a defensive profile that had drawn the franchise attention during pre-camp evaluation.
The Nuggets retain his G League rights, which makes it easier to slot him into the organization development system if his destination in Grand Rapids is confirmed.
What the waiver means
By leaving the Nuggets main roster, Jones no longer occupies a preseason spot and becomes a free agent until his fit within the project is defined. The move does not necessarily signal a break with Denver, but rather the usual path between a training camp contract and a G League or market destination.
For Denver, the cut fits the development structure the Nuggets are consolidating before training camp, prioritizing control over undrafted profiles rather than locking roster spots on the main team.
Roster context
Jones waiver came on the same Tuesday the Nuggets also waived Reese Dixon-Waters, another undrafted rookie added on a camp contract. The transaction repeats the dynamic Denver has used with development profiles signed to non-guaranteed deals in this market window.
