Popeye Jones close to join Mike Malone's coaching staff

Jones worked as assistant for Nets, Pacers and 76ers

Popeye Jones is close to join Mike Malone’s coaching staff.

Jones worked as assistant for Nets, Pacers and 76ers.

Popeye Jones has emerged a strong candidate to join Mike Malone’s coaching staff in Denver, league sources say.

Jones had a successful playing stint in Denver and just saw his hockey-playing sons Seth Jones and Caleb Jones team up in Chicago via two trades by the Blackhawks.

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 26, 2021