Real Madrid Advances in Pursuit of Damian Jones to Strengthen Interior Defense

Real Madrid is working on the acquisition of Damian Jones to bolster the paint. According to BasketNews, the Spanish club is in advanced talks with the American center, who would arrive as a physical asset for Pedro Martínez's interior game.

Jones, 31 years old and 2.13 meters tall, boasts extensive NBA experience. He played 279 regular season games with the Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

During his NBA tenure, Jones averaged 4.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks in just under 14 minutes per game, with a notable 66% field goal percentage. Additionally, he started in 75 games and was part of the Warriors' NBA championship teams in 2017 and 2018.

Following his time in the American league, Jones continued his career in China and Puerto Rico. Now he could make the jump to Europe with Real Madrid, a team seeking size, intimidation, and presence near the rim.

The move would fit within a Real Madrid roster that is undergoing significant changes this summer. With Pedro Martínez at the helm, the club continues to adjust pieces to build a more physical and deeper team. Damian Jones emerges as an advanced target to complete that new interior.