Denver Nuggets Undrafted Rookie Shines in G League

Curtis Jones, an unheralded member of Denver's 2025 draft class, continued his stellar rookie season in the G League on Tuesday night.

Mar. 4, 2026 at 6:54pm

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Curtis Jones, an undrafted rookie guard for the Denver Nuggets, had a standout performance in the G League on Tuesday, leading the Grand Rapids Gold to a 130-121 win over the Capital City Go-Go. Jones scored a career-high 40 points, along with 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal, shooting 14-of-28 from the field and 7-of-15 from 3-point range.

Why it matters

The Nuggets have found success in recent years by drafting and developing young talent, and Jones, an undrafted free agent, could be the latest diamond in the rough for the team. If he can continue to improve his shooting efficiency, he could earn a spot in Denver's rotation and provide valuable depth for the playoff-contending squad.

The details

Jones, listed at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft after a five-year college career that included stops at Indian Hills Community College, Buffalo, and Iowa State. As a senior at Iowa State, he averaged 17.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, earning Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year honors. After signing a two-way deal with the Nuggets, Jones has been one of the most productive first-year players in the G League this season, averaging 21.5 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game in 22 starts for the Grand Rapids Gold.

  • On March 3, 2026, Jones led the Grand Rapids Gold to a 130-121 win over the Capital City Go-Go in the G League.

The players

Curtis Jones

An undrafted rookie guard for the Denver Nuggets who has been excelling in the G League this season.

Peyton Watson

A young player drafted by the Denver Nuggets in recent years who has become a solid rotation piece for the team.

Christian Braun

A late first-round draft pick by the Denver Nuggets who has gone on to earn a lucrative five-year, $125 million contract extension.

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What they’re saying

“40 PTS 🔥 8 REB 🔥 7 3PM 🔥 14/28 FG A Curtis Jones MASTERPIECE! The @nuggets Two-Way signee scored a career-high to lead @NBAGrandRapids to victory. This was his fourth 30+ point game of the season.”

— NBA G League (Twitter)

What’s next

If Jones can continue to improve his shooting efficiency, he could earn a spot in the Nuggets' regular rotation and provide valuable depth for the playoff-contending team.

The takeaway

The Nuggets have shown a knack for finding and developing young talent, and Curtis Jones, an undrafted rookie, could be the latest gem in their pipeline. His standout performance in the G League demonstrates his potential to contribute at the NBA level and adds to the Nuggets' impressive collection of young players.