Chris Jones is poised to leave Valencia Basket for Hapoel Tel Aviv, with BasketNews sources confirming, that the 32-year-old guard (1.88m) is finalizing a deal, ending his three-season tenure as a core player in Spain, as first hinted by Buzz Sport.
Stellar EuroLeague and EuroCup Stats
Jones averaged 10.6 points, 4.5 assists, and 0.9 steals in the 2024-25 EuroCup, shining with 10.5 points and 5 assists against Hapoel in the semifinals. His EuroLeague career, spanning Maccabi, ASVEL, and Valencia, yields 11.1 points and 3.7 assists over 128 games.
Hapoel’s Backcourt Boost and Valencia’s Shift
Hapoel gains a veteran playmaker, with Jones’ Liga Endesa stats (10.8 points, 5.8 assists) and third-ranked assist average enhancing their EuroLeague debut. Valencia, losing a leader, is adjusting its roster, having already secured Omari Moore, signaling a youth-focused rebuild.
Posted on: 9 July 2025, 16:40 CET
