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  Damon Jones - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Damon Jones #19 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives in for a layup against the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets on November 2, 2005 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Damon Darron Jones (born August 25, 1976 in Galveston, Texas) nicknamed DJ is a professional basketball player currently with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association.
Jones is supremely confident of his shot, once proclaiming that he is "the best shooter in the world".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Damon_Jones   (275 words)

  
 Heat's Damon Jones elects for free agency - Boston.com - Basketball - Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Damon Jones decided not to exercise the option year of his contract with the Miami Heat on Thursday and was to become a free agent.
Jones, the only Miami player to appear in all 97 games, including playoffs, averaged 11.6 points and connected on 225 of 521 attempts from 3-point range during the regular season.
Jones had a 3.57-1 assist-to-turnover ratio during the regular season, the fourth-best mark in the NBA behind Brevin Knight, Antonio Daniels and Jason Hart.
www.boston.com /sports/basketball/articles/2005/06/30/heats_damon_jones_elects_for_free_agency   (480 words)

  
 Damon Jones, Cavs reach four-year deal - Boston.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Jones' signing puts the finishing touches on Cleveland's first roster under Ferry, who in his first foray into free agency as a GM signed free agent guard Larry Hughes, forward Donyell Marshall and convinced center Zydrunas Ilgauskas to stay with the Cavs.
Jones will compete with veteran Eric Snow for the starting point job, but Jones would appear to be the favorite going into next month's training camp because of his long-shooting range.
Jones has not been with one team for more than one season since beginning his NBA career with New Jersey in 1998.
www.boston.com /sports/basketball/articles/2005/09/08/damon_jones_cavaliers_agree_to_contract   (390 words)

  
 nbc4.com - NBA Finals - Cavs Sign Guard Damon Jones
Jones started 66 of 82 games this past year and averaged a career-best 11.6 points along with 4.3 assists per contest.
The addition of Jones figures to bolster one of Cleveland's biggest weaknesses last season, as the Cavs ranked near the bottom of the league in three-point field goal percentage (33.2%).
Jones, who will be joining his 10th NBA team, will join Larry Hughes in the Cavaliers' new backcourt alignment.
www.nbc4.com /nba/4949855/detail.html   (322 words)

  
 The Sacramento Observer - Online Edition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Jones entered the NBA as a free agent with the Orlando Magic in January 1999, but was waived the next month.
Jones led the CBA with 120 three-point field goals made and 336 attempted during the 1998-99 campaign.
Jones played for the University of Houston where he amassed career averages of 12.9 points, 4 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game over 81 outings, but was not drafted by an NBA team.
www.sacobserver.com /sports/102302/damon_jones.htm   (297 words)

  
 HoopsVibe - Damon Jones / TNT Drama
Jones seemed to enjoy one day of the Alfred jokes but, after watching TNT dress him up with a tuxedo and a toilet brush, he felt offended.
damon jones dont be payin them no mind because you can play and they just haters.
you go d jones charles is a hater i like you in your sunglasses.charles wish he could be on the court right now,but he’s not you are though.don’t let his negative comments affect you.
www.hoopsvibe.com /nba/nba_celebrity_news/damon_jones_tnt_drama-ar22354.html   (1112 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Roundup: Heat's Damon Jones elects for free agency   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
MIAMI (AP) — Damon Jones decided not to exercise the option year of his contract with the Miami Heat on Thursday and was to become a free agent, according to a league source speaking on condition of anonymity.
Jones, the only Miami player to appear in all 97 games, including playoffs, this past year, averaged 11.6 points and connected on 225 of his 521 attempts from 3-point range during the regular season.
Jones had a 3.57-1 assist-to-turnover ratio during the regular season, the fourth-best mark in the league behind Brevin Knight, Antonio Daniels and Jason Hart.
www.usatoday.com /sports/basketball/nba/2005-06-30-notebook-jones_x.htm?csp=34   (1345 words)

  
 ESPN Fantasy Basketball 2006: Player News Archive
Jones two three-pointers helped Cleveland cut a big Atlanta lead but he looked helpless on the defensive end as Atlanta guard Tyronn Lue was able to drive by him at will and break down the Cavs' defense.
Jones will probably score in the neighborhood of eight points with a couple of threes because he is still splitting time with Eric Snow.
Jones has struggled with his shot this preseason so this game was a good sign that he's back on track with his 3-point shot as he was four-for-nine from behind the arc.
games.espn.go.com /cgi/fba/playernewsarchive?statsId=406   (2467 words)

  
 InsideHoops.com - Damon Jones Interview
Damon Jones: The numbers show when we get out-rebounded we're not as successful as when we control the boards.
Damon Jones: I mean, it's disappointing that we're not coming out with the sense of urgency that we need after halftime, but in Game 2 we were able to withstand that run and make plays down the stretch to get the win.
Damon Jones: Not overtime, but the first four or five minutes of warm ups is going to be important.
www.insidehoops.com /jones-interview-052805.shtml   (451 words)

  
 SportingNews.com - NBA - Damon Jones joins Cavs with four-year deal
Jones ranked fifth in the NBA last season in 3-point accuracy, making 43 percent of his attempts.
Jones' signing will finish off what was left of the $28 million the Cavaliers began the summer with to spend on free agents.
Jones, 29, has not been with one team for more than one season since beginning his NBA career with New Jersey in 1998.
www.sportingnews.com /nba/articles/20050908/646060.html   (451 words)

  
 JS Online: Jones becomes special reserve
Jones is one of the stalwarts on the Bucks' deep bench, which is quickly becoming regarded as one of the best in the league.
Jones often has filled a closer's role, coming in to play the final minutes of a tight game and help lock down a victory after Ford has pushed the tempo and strained an opposing defense.
Jones, who played at the University of Houston, indicated he is glad to help out in the education of Ford, the eighth overall pick in the 2003 draft and a product of the University of Texas.
www.jsonline.com /sports/buck/jan04/200503.asp   (959 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Damon Jones, Cavaliers agree to 4-year contract
Free-agent point guard Damon Jones reached agreement on a four-year, $16.1 million contract with Cleveland, giving the club a sorely needed outside shooter and another piece to go with superstar LeBron James.
Jones has experience as a starter, but more importantly, he ranked fifth in the NBA among 3-point shooters, making 43 percent of his attempted 3s.
Jones will compete with veteran Eric Snow for the starting point job, but the 6-foot-3 Jones would appear to be the favorite going into next month's training camp because of his long-shooting range.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/nba/20050908-0037-bkn-cavaliers-jones.html   (402 words)

  
 Heat Sign Point Guard - MarlinsBaseball.com Forums
Pat Riley said that the Heat signed Damon Jones formerly of the Milwaukee Bucks, I like the signing, Damon Jones is a good ball handler and it helps to put D Wade at the 2 guard for about 10 - 15 min a game...
Damon Jones is awesome, he's a great perimeter shooter, but I do agree we probably should have gone after a SF or PF instead.
Jones comes to the Heat after one season in Milwaukee, where he had his most productive year as a pro, playing mostly as a backup to T.J. Ford.
www.marlinbaseball.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=27293&st=0&p=497516&   (823 words)

  
 Damon Jones Turned Call-Ups to NBA Success - CBA Basketball - MLN Sports Zone - A Minor League News Magazine
Jones is now a member of the NBA Vancouver Grizzlies.
Between trips to the NBA, Jones played in 35 games with Idaho and worked closely with then-assistant coach Rory White, who was promoted to the club's head coaching position last season.
Jones' efforts in Idaho helped him earn CBA All-League First Team and Newcomer of the Year honors that season.
www.minorleaguenews.com /basketball/aaa/cba/stampede/articles2001/011201.html   (468 words)

  
 ONN. Ohio News Now: Damon Jones joins Cavaliers with 4-year contract   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Jones took a physical Thursday in Cleveland _ a requirement for his new four-year, $16.1 million contract _ before the team introduced him at a news conference.
Jones ranked fifth in the NBA among 3-point shooters, making 43 percent of his attempts.
Jones said he fills Cleveland's needs for a point guard and a shooter.
www.onnnews.com /Global/story.asp?S=3825295   (584 words)

  
 Damon Jones - ProSportsDaily Forums
One target was Damon Jones, who opted out of his contract with the Miami Heat.
The team can still sign 3-point specialist Jones with their remaining salary-cap space, which is estimated to be around $3.5 million, but using a sign-and-trade would've removed that restraint.
Jones is considering the offer but has not committed to Cleveland and is still mulling a return to Miami.
www.prosportsdaily.com /forums/showthread.php?p=303831   (1109 words)

  
 Damon Jones :: The Specialist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
And Damon was a guy that was on the market…he was a great shooter, but he didn’t have the opportunity because he really doesn’t have the speed to create his own shot.
Damon’s a dangerous enough shooter that defenders can’t afford to leave him, which either opens up passing lanes for Shaq in the paint or frees Wade for one of his lethal drives.
Exactly four months to the day that he signed with the Heat, Damon Jones got the opportunity he’d been dreaming of since the ’93-94 Rockets held training camp at his Texas high school.
www.slamonline.com /magazine/features/Damon88   (973 words)

  
 HOOPSWORLD.com | NBA News and Information | powered by Basketball News Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Damon Jones has taken a circuitous route to the NBA.
Damon's numbers are not due to low volume either: he is 14th in the league with 5.7 assists per game and 13th in the league with 445 total assists this season.
After the game, Damon took a few minutes to talk about what makes head coach Terry Porter so great, and how he has been able to harness the various talents of the Bucks to bring them into contention for home court advantage in the playoffs.
www.hoopsworld.com /article_7858.shtml   (1014 words)

  
 Damon Jones a Cav - ProSportsDaily Forums
Jones, who played last season with the Miami Heat, was the last of the top free agent point guards left.
Jones was fifth in 3-point field-goal percentage last season at 43.2 percent.
Well, I guess the loss of Damon Jones hurts the Heat a bit, because now they don't have much 3 point shooting left, I guess they will be like the Cavs last year at 3 point shooting.
www.prosportsdaily.com /forums/showthread.php?t=24191   (848 words)

  
 Damon Jones NBA Basketball at CBS SportsLine.com
Jones, who signed a four-year, $16 million contract with the Cavs last summer, denied wrongdoing before Tuesday night's game against Toronto.
Jones, 29, is averaging 6.8 points and 1.9 assists for the Cavaliers.
Jones may be exactly what Cleveland is looking for.
www.sportsline.com /nba/players/playerpage/109198   (476 words)

  
 Heat win 7th straight behind ... Damon Jones? - Saturday's, Friday's games - MSNBC.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Jones had a career-high 31 points — making eight of 10 shots from 3-point range — while Dwyane Wade had 28 points and matched a career best with 12 assists to help the Miami Heat beat the Clippers 113-95.
Jones hit three 3-pointers in a 2-minute span to end the first quarter, then made two more late in the third to give Miami a 90-75 lead entering the final period.
Jones, whose previous high was 25 points, was responsible for each of Miami’s points in an 11-0 run to end the opening quarter.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6448213/did/6983417   (915 words)

  
 Payton or Damon Jones? - JBB 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Damon would have good impact on the team because of his ability to spread the floor, and also his willingness to accept his role, while Payton won't have as much impact because he doesn't bring anything the Heat really need.
Damon would be the better fit as far as skills and chemistry...his 3-point shooting is more important to Miami than Payton's slashing would be...Miami is already a potentially high-combustible team as it is, and adding Payton would not help...
Payton because damon jones is thinking about himself alot more, jones wants money and to start, so if he doesnt start than he might be a distraction to the team.
www.justbball.com /forums/showthread.php?t=42596   (1144 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: jones   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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 ESPN.com: MLB - Jones, Damon lock up 30th man All-Star spots
Jones, the Atlanta Braves' center fielder, beat out Pittsburgh's Brian Giles by more than 70,000 votes.
Damon, the center fielder for the Boston Red Sox, beat out Cleveland's Jim Thome by just more than 26,000 votes.
Damon later left the game because of cramps in his left leg.
espn.go.com /mlb/allstar02/s/2002/0702/1401633.html   (367 words)

  
 NBC10.com - NBA Finals - Heat Sign Damon Jones
Jones is coming off a career-best season with the Milwaukee Bucks in which he played in all 82 regular season games and five postseason contests.
The 6'3", 185-pounder, who connected on a career-high 98 three-point shots last season, averaged 10.0 points, 7.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.00 steals and 28.8 minutes in an opening-round playoff series loss to the eventual NBA champion Detroit Pistons last season.
A six-year NBA veteran, Jones has averaged 5.6 points, 3.0 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 17.8 minutes during an NBA career that has included stops in New Jersey (1998-99), Boston (1998-99), Golden State (1999-00), Dallas (1999-00), Vancouver (2000-01), Detroit (2001-02), Sacramento (2002-03) and Milwaukee (2003-04).
www.nbc10.com /nba/3624950/detail.html   (221 words)

  
 HoopsVibe - Cavs sign guard Damon Jones
heat had shaq.wade.haslem,eddie jones, and damon jones but they didn’t make it to the champion ship.
nice pickup for the cavs, damon will add some shooting, and since they have bron and larry, ballhandling against pressure shouldn’t be an issue as it was at times in the playoffs.
damon is a good role player who’ll help give more space to the big guns.
www.hoopsvibe.com /nba/nba_news/cavs_sign_guard_damon_jones-ar23426.html   (500 words)

  
 ESPN.com - NBA - Damon Jones signs with Cavs
CLEVELAND -- Damon Jones is ready to give the Cleveland Cavaliers something they've needed: a top 3-point shooter.
In acquiring Jones, who made 225 3-pointers for the Miami Heat last season, the Cavaliers took another step in their effort to avoid missing the playoffs for an eighth consecutive season.
The Cavs hope the perimeter threat Jones provides will open things up in a similar way for LeBron James and his supporting cast.
sports.espn.go.com /nba/news/story?id=2154564   (567 words)

  
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 Heat's Damon Jones comes up big in Game 1 for Miami (phillyBurbs.com) | Basketball
But considering Jones entered with a career 6.2-point average in 15 previous NBA playoff games, his play may have been a bit surprising to some.
So, it was probably no coincidence that Jones scored 24 of his points with O'Neal on the floor.
Jones, who averaged a career-best 11.6 points and hit a Heat franchise-record 225 3-pointers this season, spent several seasons bouncing around basketball's minor leagues like the Continental Basketball Association, United States Basketball League and the International Basketball Association.
www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/104-04242005-480537.html   (521 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Damon Jones, Cavaliers agree to 4-year contract   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Jones has not played for one team for more than one season since 1998.
Jones has experience as a starter, but more importantly, he ranked fifth in the NBA among 3-point shooters, making 43% of his attempts.
Jones will compete with veteran Eric Snow for the starting point job, but the 6-foot-3 Jones would appear to be the favorite going into next month's training camp because of his shooting range.
www.usatoday.com /sports/basketball/nba/cavaliers/2005-09-07-cavs-jones_x.htm?csp=34   (580 words)

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