Dahntay Jones
SG/SF FA
Tue 4/11/17 11:05 AM

Jones signed with the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Chris Haynes of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
In a move that will fill the team's final roster opening, the Cavaliers will sign Jones, who they waived in late October in favor of DeAndre Liggins. Jones was an integral part of the Cavaliers' championship roster last season through chemistry and experience, so while his better player days are certainly behind him, he'll likely provide an important presence in the Cavaliers' locker room.

Dahntay Jones
SG/SF FA
Mon 10/24/16 5:22 PM

Jones was waived by the Cavaliers on Monday, Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Cavaliers were essentially deciding between keeping Jones or DeAndre Liggins, and they've apparently opted to go with the younger option of the two. From a chemistry and experience standpoint, Jones was an important piece of the Cavs' championship roster last season, but his best days as a player are well behind him, so the decision to keep Liggins probably makes the most basketball sense. Jones turns 36 in December and could opt for retirement if he doesn't receive interest from another contending team.

Dahntay Jones
SG/SF FA
Mon 10/10/16 7:29 PM

Jones is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason matchup with the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
With J.R. Smith still unsigned and Iman Shumpert getting the night off for rest, the Cavaliers have opted to give Jones the start at shooting guard. However, once the regular season is here, Jones isn't expected to be a regular contributor and may not even make the final roster, as he's currently battling for the 15th spot on the roster. With that said, he could see extended minutes Monday against the Hawks.

Dahntay Jones
SG/SF FA
Fri 9/23/16 11:16 AM

Jones agreed Thursday to re-sign with the Cavaliers on a non-guaranteed contract, Joe Vardon of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
After playing 42 minutes in a meaningless regular season finale for the Cavaliers just one day after signing with the team, Jones went largely unused off the bench during the team's postseason run. However, he played a pivotal role in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, scoring five unanswered points in the last 90 seconds of the first half and drawing two crucial fouls on the Warriors' Draymond Green in an eventual Cavs win. Jones was waived earlier in the offseason before his contract became guaranteed for 2016-17, and his new non-guaranteed deal means that he's far from a safe bet to open the upcoming campaign with the team. The 35-year-old will likely have to battle Eric Moreland, John Holland, Cory Jefferson, Markel Brown and DeAndre Liggins for the 15th spot on the roster.

Dahntay Jones
SG/SF FA
Sun 7/31/16 12:49 PM

Jones was waived by the Cavaliers on Saturday, ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones' salary for the 2016-17 season was set to become fully guaranteed Monday, so the Cavaliers opted to release him to increase their roster flexibility for the future. The two sides reportedly do have some mutual interest to bring Jones back into the fold, but we'll likely have to wait at least a few weeks for the Cavaliers to evaluate their other options. Jones saw action in just one regular season game this past year, so he'd likely return as a veteran bench presence again in a similar role.

Dahntay Jones
SG/SF FA
Mon 6/20/16 10:34 AM

Jones (coach's decision) didn't see the floor in Sunday's 93-89 Game 7 win over the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Sunday marked the first game of the series that wasn't decided by more than 11 points, so there were no garbage time minutes to be had for Jones and the Cavs' bench mob. That's probably not an issue for the 35-year-old, who will now come away with his first NBA title after having only played one regular-season game with the Cavs.

Dahntay Jones
SG/SF FA
Sun 5/22/16 7:06 PM

Jones has been suspended for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals after striking Raptors' center Bismack Biyombo in the groin.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has played 2.9 minutes per game in the 2016 postseason, making him a rough DFS choice. He has averaged 1.0 points, and 0.3 rebounds per game in that time span. Jones' suspension will only truly effect the Cavaliers depth at shooting guard.

Dahntay Jones
SG/SF FA
Thu 5/5/16 11:26 AM

Jones scored three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and grabbed a rebound in six minutes during Wednesday's 123-98 Game 2 win over the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
Jones hit his lone three-point attempt with 2:24 left in the fourth quarter, establishing a new single-game postseason record by knocking down the Cavs' 24th three-point of the evening. The Cavs did most of their damage from deep in the first half with 18 three-pointers, which allowed Jones to pick up some rare run in garbage time. He's not expected to be a part of the rotation during the postseason when games are more competitive.

Dahntay Jones
SG/SF FA
Thu 4/14/16 5:40 AM

Jones scored 13 points (6-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt) to go with five rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal over 42 minutes in a 112-110 loss to the Pistons on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Jones, a 35-year-old journeyman, was inked to a contract earlier in the day after spending the season in the D-League. While Jones was likely signed as a precautionary measure (Iman Shumpert is currently sidelined with a knee injury), the veteran of eight teams logged a heavy workload in Wednesday's game, providing Cleveland's starters with a rest before the playoffs. Jones should have a minimal role in Cleveland's playoff rotation.

Dahntay Jones
SG/SF FA
Wed 4/13/16 11:11 AM

Jones has been signed by the Cavs, Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones was waived by the Nets in October, and he eventually spent the majority of this season playing for the Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA D-League. During his time with the Drive this season, Jones averaged 15.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 36 minutes per contest through 43 games. He will be postseason eligible should the Cavs need his assistance.