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The newest member of the Springfield Armor spent three years in the NBA as a Dallas Maverick, and has an NBA championship ring to prove it. But those days are over for now, his ties with the Mavericks severed when he was waived by the team earlier this month. "I was happy," Jones said Saturday before the Armor played the Maine Red Claws at the MassMutual Center. "People don't know the story. I requested that. But it doesn't matter, it's in my past and I'm happy to be here, happy to play in the end." Booth Newspapers

Dallas Mavericks, Dominique Jones 

Teams have until April 17 to sign players who will be eligible for the first round of the postseason. Here are some of the top D-League players at each position, who could be called up at some point in the next month. GUARDS: Delonte West, Dominique Jones, Lester Hudson, Kris Joseph, Josh Selby, Courtney Fortson, Jerel McNeal, Andrew Goudelock, Christian Eyenga, Lazar Hayward, Justin Dentmon, Chris Roberts, Ben Uzoh, Sean Singletary, Ron Howard, Darington Hobson. FORWARDS: D.J. Kennedy, Samardo Samuels, Demetris Nichols, Willie Reed, Rick Jackson, Arinze Onuaku, Rasual Butler, Damion James, Luke Harangody, Micah Downs, JaMychal Green, James Mays. CENTERS: Jerome Jordan, Hassan Whiteside, Vernon Macklin, Hilton Armstrong, Keith Benson, Brian Butch, Mickell Gladness, Solomon Alabi, Jarrid Famous, Augustus Gilchrist. Sulia

Delonte West, Damion James, Hassan Whiteside, Solomon Alabi, Dominique Jones, Darington Hobson, Rasual Butler, Lester Hudson, Jerome Jordan, Brian Butch, Hilton Armstrong, Christian Eyenga, Samardo Samuels, Luke Harangody, Ben Uzoh, Mickell Gladness, Jerel McNeal, Rick Jackson, Keith Benson, Kris Joseph, Augustus Gilchrist, JaMychal Green, Josh Selby, Andrew Goudelock, Vernon Macklin, Lazar Hayward, Willie Reed, Courtney Fortson, Justin Dentmon, Micah Downs 

The Wolves were contacted by free agent guard Dominque Jones' camp, but they reported back they aren't interested in the 2010 first-round pick. The Wolves could create a 16th roster spot by applying for a hardship exception. Jones was recently let go by Dallas. 1500 ESPN

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Dominique Jones 

Free agent guard Dominique Jones has signed with the Springfield Armor of the NBA D-League, his agent told RealGM. While Jones received interest from two NBA teams since being waived by the Dallas Mavericks on March 9, the 24-year-old believes playing in the D-League will allow him to log significant minutes and continue to develop. Jones is still open to signing with an NBA team before the end of the season, preferably under a contract that is partially guaranteed for next season. RealGM

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Darren Wolfson: (con.) Dominique Jones' camp ('10 Dallas 1st rounder) has reached out to teams, including the #Twolves, but don't think Kahn is interested. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Dominique Jones 

A source said the Mavs wanted to send Jones to play for the Texas Legends of the D-League so he could polish his game, but Jones refused. Another source said: “This gives Dominique the opportunity to get the playing time he believes he deserves with another team.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Mavericks, Dominique Jones, D-League 

Dirk Nowitzki, one of those three current Mavs who was on the championship team, still believes Jones has a legitimate shot to stick in the NBA if he can find the right situation. "I like Dominique, he was my man,'' Nowitzki told the Star-Telegram after Sunday morning's shoot around at the Target Center. "It's unfortunate. "I think he's got an NBA body, he's got the NBA strength. Hopefully he'll be able to find a job next year and he'll be able to play.'' Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Dominique Jones 

Dwain Price: On waiving G Dominique Jones, coach Rick Carlisle told me: "We just thought it was time to make that move and look at some other guys.'' Twitter @DwainPrice

Dallas Mavericks, Dominique Jones, Rick Carlisle 

The Mavericks are in the market for another player after waiving Dominique Jones on Saturday because of a buildup of indiscretions off the court combined with ineffective play. The former first-round pick (25th overall in 2010) had slipped out of the playing rotation. Since Jan. 1, he had played in just five games, totaling only 29 minutes, 39 seconds of playing time. Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Dominique Jones 

The Mavericks have waived Dominique Jones. The third-year guard has not played much in the last two months and by jettisoning him, they have opened up a roster spot. No word yet on who might be coming in, if anybody. But it seems obvious that they want to have the flexibility to bring in another player Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Dominique Jones 

Earl K. Sneed: Carlisle on the Jones waiving: "From an organizational standpoint, it's a move that gives us some flexibility till the end of the year." Twitter @EKS_MavsNBA

Dallas Mavericks, Dominique Jones 

Ken Berger: Make that Rodrigue Beaubois and Dominique Jones available in Dallas. Twitter @KBergCBS

Dallas Mavericks, Trade, Dominique Jones, Rodrigue Beaubois 

Somebody needed to say it, so Dominique Jones – a player who has been on a championship team, but also had trouble playing consistently enough to earn playing time – said it. “We just got to tough it out,” said Jones, the backup point guard who got a quick hook early in the second quarter when things were going south for the Mavericks. “We can’t look for people to blame. Everybody in the organization just needs to look in the mirror. “People say we’re so close. I don’t think we’re close to being a good team. I think we got a lot of work to do. Everybody’s got to be on the same page and have the same goals. We can’t worry about there being nine free agents or why is this guy playing or why ain’t this guy playing. Everybody’s just got to be on the same page.” Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Dominique Jones 

The Mavericks didn’t pick up Dominique Jones’ fourth-year on his rookie scale contract, which means he’ll be an unrestricted free agent after this season. But that doesn’t mean he couldn’t return to the Mavericks. The Mavericks might elect to re-sign him after the season. “We are in position to keep all our young guys, and veterans too, for that matter, regardless of contract status,’’ president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said. “Our flexibility affords us that luxury.’’ Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Dominique Jones, Donnie Nelson 

The Mavericks have elected not to exercise their fourth-year option on Dominique Jones, meaning the backup guard will become an unrestricted free agent next summer. NBA teams have until Wednesday night to pick up the fourth-year option on players who still are on their rookie contracts, such as Jones. With the new collective-bargaining agreement creating new financial realities, president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said the Mavericks won’t extend Jones. Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Dominique Jones 

Marc Stein: Mavs shopping Dominique Jones w/out success so most likely scenario before roster cutdown remains release of Delonte West to keep Eddy Curry Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Dallas Mavericks, Eddy Curry, Delonte West, Dominique Jones 

The Mavericks have been shopping 2010 first-round pick Dominique Jones without success, according to league sources, which means that the release of guard Delonte West remains the most likely roster moving coming from the team later Monday. ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Delonte West, Dominique Jones 

Dwain Price: The #Mavs must make a decision by Wednesday on whether to exercise a team option for next season on G Dominique Jones' contract. Twitter @DwainPrice

Dallas Mavericks, Delonte West, Dominique Jones 

Dwain Price: You ever wonder if that 15th spot on the #Mavs' roster will come down between Do. Jones' team option or allowing Delonte West a 3rd strike? Twitter @DwainPrice

Dallas Mavericks, Delonte West, Dominique Jones 

Justin Verrier: Vegas Summer League All-Stars con'td: Jeremy Lamb, Dominique Jones, Cory Joseph, Jimmy Butler, Kemba Walker, Donatas Motiejunas, Jae Crowder Twitter

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