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DEN • Point Guard • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones, who was traded twice ahead of February’s deadline, was waived by the Mavericks on Saturday. Since he was waived ahead of the March 1 deadline, the veteran point guard will be eligible for the postseason. While he gives the Nuggets another ballhandler, Jones’ addition to the roster does not affect most fantasy leagues.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Point Guard • #21
about 2 months ago
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd told reporters that Jones will start on Friday. He’ll replace Max Christie (ankle) in the opening unit to provide the team with some playmaking and ball-handling at the lead guard position. Jones was recently acquired by the Mavericks via trade; he’s averaging 3.0 points and 4.3 assists in 17.0 minutes per game in his three appearances with Dallas. Joining Jones in the starting lineup are Naji Marshall, Khris Middleton, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford.
Source: NBA Lineups
DAL • Point Guard • #21
2 months ago
Moved into the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game, Jones appeared to be in a good spot to offer solid fantasy value. Unfortunately, things did not play out that way for the guard in his first start as a Maverick. Jones played 15 minutes, with Naji Marshall replacing him in the lineup to begin the third quarter. Between that and Brandon Williams (5/2/2/1) playing more minutes off the bench, this was not the most encouraging night for Jones or those who considered picking him up off the waiver wire.
DAL • Point Guard • #21
2 months ago
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has made two changes to his starting lineup. After coming off the bench in Saturday’s loss to the Spurs, Jones and Washington move into the starting lineup. Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin will head to the bench, with the former still being a player worth holding onto in deep leagues.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Point Guard • #21
2 months ago
Making his first appearance since being traded to Dallas, Jones played 17 minutes on Saturday. While the assist production was excellent, he’s in a challenging spot as far as fantasy relevance is concerned. The basketball will be in Cooper Flagg’s (14/4/4 with two three-pointers) hands a lot as he continues to develop as a pro. So even if Jones were to move into the starting lineup at some point, he would not be worth the risk unless there’s a dire need for assists.
DAL • Point Guard • #21
2 months ago
Two players that have already been moved at this deadline will be swung once again. Jones will provide a veteran ball handler for a young team that has lacked a consistent option at point guard this season. Having Jones in the rotation will help Cooper Flagg’s development without resulting in extra wins. Jones could be a solid source of assists if he is able to playing at least 20 minutes per game, though he will likely come off the bench.
Source: Shams Charania
CHA • Point Guard • #21
2 months ago
Signed to a one-year deal last offseason, Jones struggled to fit in, even with the Magic losing Jalen Suggs on multiple occasions due to injury. Given Charlotte’s logjam on the perimeter, this may not be the final destination for him, either via another trade or the buyout market after the deadline.
Source: Shams Charania
ORL • Point Guard • #21
4 months ago
The Magic won’t have Jalen Suggs for Thursday’s game, and Tristan da Silva is also out. As a result, Jones moves into the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming when allowed to start. Black will also boast a higher fantasy ceiling due to the absences.
Source: NBA Lineups
ORL • Point Guard • #21
6 months ago
With Jalen Suggs (knee) sidelined for the second leg of Orlando’s back-to-back, Jones gets the starting nod at point guard. The rest of the rotation will remain the same. Jones will match up with his brother Tre, who is starting for Chicago while Coby White is out.
Source: Magic PR
ORL • Point Guard • #21
10 months ago
The Magic needed to improve their depth at point guard, and signing Jones accomplishes that objective. His one season in Phoenix was a disappointment, with the veteran guard being moved out of the starting lineup for good in mid-March. Appearing in 81 games, Jones averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 26.8 minutes. In Orlando, he’ll likely serve as Jalen Suggs’ backup, but there may be opportunities for streaming value due to Jalen’s injury history.
Source: Shams Charania
ORL • Point Guard • #21
10 months ago
The Magic needed to improve their depth at point guard, and signing Jones accomplishes that objective. His one season in Phoenix was a disappointment, with the veteran guard being moved out of the starting lineup for good in mid-March. Appearing in 81 games, Jones averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 26.8 minutes. In Orlando, he’ll likely serve as Jalen Suggs’ backup, but there may be opportunities for streaming value due to Jalen’s injury history.
Source: Shams Charania
PHX • Point Guard • #21
12 months ago
Jones finished his first season in Phoenix with a solid effort on Sunday. However, this was a disappointing campaign for a player believed to be the answer for the Suns at point guard. Jones fell out of the starting lineup in late February, with Sunday’s start being one of two he made over the season’s final six weeks. A 12th-round player in nine-cat formats because of his high assist-to-turnover ratio, Jones was ranked outside the top-150 in eight-cat. Depending on what the Suns’ roster looks like next season, Tyus will be a late-round option at best in standard league drafts.
PHX • Point Guard • #21
about 1 year ago
While he hasn’t been much of an asset in fantasy leagues since the All-Star break, Jones is capable of the occasional big night. Friday was one of those occasions, as he shot 6-of-6 from beyond the arc. The six triples matched Jones’ season-high, and this was his first 20-point effort since New Year’s Eve. Tyus’ hot shooting helped supplement Bradley Beal’s production, as he finished with 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers in 26 minutes. As long as Beal remains the preferred option to start, there won’t be much to gain from rostering Jones in most leagues.
PHX • Point Guard • #21
about 1 year ago
With Monday’s game being the Suns’ second in as many nights, Bradley Beal (calf) will not play. Jones returns to the starting lineup in a change that raises his fantasy ceiling considerably. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Point Guard • #21
about 1 year ago
Jones reclaimed his starting gig with Bradley Beal on the sidelines, and he certainly made the most of his opportunity. The assists were a game high, and the three-pointers were his most since he knocked down five against the Clippers on January 27. The Suns have a quick turnaround with a rematch set for Friday night against New Orleans. If he’s back with the first unit, Jones will look to build on Thursday’s big performance.
PHX • Point Guard • #21
about 1 year ago
Jones has come off the bench in each of the Suns’ last three games, but he’ll replace the injured Bradley Beal in the starting five. Jones has averaged 10.9 points and 5.9 dimes across 54 starts this season.
Source: Suns on Twitter