Cavaliers re-sign three-time NBA champion James Jones
"Champ" will stay on a reported one-year deal
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More than a month into free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers have finally re-signed their three-time champion forward who has been to the NBA Finals six straight times. Yes, James Jones will be back in Cleveland next year, the team announced on Wednesday.
"We're very happy to have James back with the Cavaliers," Cavaliers general manager David Griffin said in a statement. "He is a Champion in every sense of the word and his leadership and professionalism over the last two years have translated with our team in many different ways that have helped us reach our goals. 'Champ' delivers a clear reflection of what success at the highest level should embody and his contributions and commitment to our team are something we need and appreciate greatly."
Jones, who turns 36 in October, signed a one-year, $1.55 million contract -- the veteran minimum -- to remain teammates with LeBron James for the seventh straight season, according to The Vertical's Shams Charania. James still has not officially re-signed with the Cavs, but that is reportedly a formality.
Despite only playing in 48 regular-season games last year, Jones is beloved in Cleveland. He has earned praise from James, Griffin and just about everyone else in the organization for his professionalism and leadership. When called upon, he can also stretch the floor -- Jones is a career 39.8-percent 3-point shooter.
