- The N.B.A. Slam Dunk Champion Cashes In. Derrick Jones Jr. took The New York Times behind the scenes of his free agency to reveal all of the nerves, contemplation and, ultimately, joy. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/25/sports/basketball/nba-free-agency-derrick-jones.html?referringsource=articleshare 8 comments nba