Phoenix faces New York, aims to break 4-game slide
Phoenix looks to break its four-game losing streak when the Phoenix Suns take on New York2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TYUS JONES #21 - POINT GUARD - PHOENIX SUNS
11.3 PPG •
2.9 RPG •
6.9 APG
11.3 PPG
2.9 RPG
6.9 APG
Wagner scores 32 points, Black adds 20 as Magic beat the Suns 109-99
Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Anthony Black added 20 and the Orlando Magic beat the struggling Phoenix Suns 109-992 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nabs double-double in defeat Jones totaled 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 assists, five rebounds and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Jones tallied a game-high 11 assists, tying his previous season high from Oct. 31 against the Clippers. The point guard had a decent bounce-back outing against the Timberwolves after posting seven points and shooting 2-for-8 from the field in Friday's loss to the Thunder. Through 14 regular-season appearances, the 28-year-old has averaged 10.6 points, 6.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 32.5 minutes per game.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Season-high 22 points Jones finished with 22 points (8-14 FG, 6-10 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 127-118 overtime loss to the Kings.
Impact Jones caught fire from deep en route to season highs in points and made three-pointers, but his increased scoring came at the detriment of his playmaking, as he tied his season-low mark in assists. Through 10 appearances, the veteran guard has averaged 11.0 points, 6.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 32.4 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns' win streak at 7
DeMar DeRozan scored the Kings’ first eight points in overtime and Sacramento snapped the Phoenix Suns’ winning streak at seven with a 127-118 win Sunday nightNOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
11-4-24 Phoenix Suns Shootaround Media Availability: Tyus Jones and Mason Plumlee
NOVEMBER 4 • YOUTUBE
Stuffs stat sheet Saturday Jones ended with 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 103-97 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Jones scored a season-high 15 points in this contest, but as often happens with him, Jones' impact on the boxscore goes well beyond his scoring figures. This was his first game with at least 10 points, five boards and five dimes, and he's been doing a good job as the starting point guard in a star-studded offense. He's averaging 10.3 points and 6.8 assists per game to open the campaign.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Booker scores 28, Durant has 21 as Suns down Trail Blazers 103-97
Devin Booker had 28 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Phoenix Suns used a dominant third quarter beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-97NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sets team high in assists Thursday Jones chipped in seven points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 11 assists and three rebounds across 33 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 victory over the Clippers.
Impact Jones led the Suns with a team-high 11 assists Thursday. The 28-year-old has been a significant part of the lineup, playing 30-plus minutes in every game and dishing out seven or more assists in three of them. Through five regular-season outings, Jones has averaged 9.4 points, 7.0 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals-plus-blocks while shooting 46.3 percent from the floor across 32.4 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant scores 31, leading the Suns past the Mavericks 114-102
Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Jusuf Nurkic added 18 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday nightOCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dishes out eight assists in opener Jones provided 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 116-113 overtime victory over the Clippers.
Impact Jones compiled an efficient stat line. premiering as the team's new point guard. Things didn't work out with the Wizards, but he joined a team without a true point guard and is set for a fresh start with a contender. Jones has no shortage of options at his disposal, so he should start racking up assists at a good clip with the Suns. While his scoring might be lacking amid his prolific teammates, he's a great option if you're looking for a sleeper dime-dropper.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Jones (rest) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
Impact Jones was held out of Sunday's preseason game against the Nuggets for rest purposes but will be back in action Thursday for his team's final matchup of the preseason. Jones averaged 12.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 66 appearances a season ago for the Wizards and is in line to begin the 2024-25 campaign as Phoenix's starting point guard.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Jones won't play in Sunday's preseason game due to rest purposes, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Jones will get a night off alongside the rest of Phoenix's starters. His next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday against the Lakers.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Drops seven dimes Tuesday Jones scored seven points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) while adding a team-high seven assists and two steals over 20 minutes in Tuesday's 105-97 preseason win over the Pistons.
Impact The Suns' new starting point guard looked comfortable in his role, helping Kevin Durant produce a game-high 21 points in only 19 minutes. Jones averaged a career-high 7.3 assists a game for the Wizards in 2023-24, but given the wealth of offensive talent around him in Phoenix including Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, it wouldn't be surprising if the 28-year-old finds yet another level in that category this season.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to start at PG Coach Mike Budenholzer said Friday that he expects Jones to step into the starting five to begin the season, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Jones was recently acquired by the Suns in free agency, and he is expected to replace Grayson Allen (ankle) in the starting lineup. Jones spent several years in Memphis prior to being traded to the Wizards last season, during which he averaged 12.0 points, 7.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds across 29.3 minutes per game -- all career highs.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Hollinger: The 5 best under-the-radar moves from the NBA offseason These transactions from the past couple of months deserve a little more attention than they received initially. Let's give it to them.
AUGUST 21 • NYTIMES.COM
Phoenix Suns CEO sees Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Tyus Jones as 'three-headed monster' The Phoenix Suns signed point guard Tyus Jones to a one-year deal earlier this week.
AUGUST 1 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Suns sign Tyus Jones to 1-year deal, adding point guard to aid team's All-Star trio
The Phoenix Suns have signed Tyus Jones on a one-year deal, adding a point guard to play with the team’s All-Star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley BealJULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inks pact with Suns The Suns signed Jones (back) to a one-year, $3.3 million deal Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact The Suns have made it a priority to sign experienced players to boost their backcourt depth, now including Jones and Monte Morris this offseason. Jones is coming off a career-best year, during which he averaged 12.0 points, 7.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 29.3 minutes per game. While the 28-year-old will likely not get the same opportunities he did with the Wizards, his ability to score and move the rock will be invaluable for the Suns.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Tyus Jones wants to start next season The Wizards agree, despite the facts that they are undersized and neither is a particularly talented defender. Jones, by the way, doesn’t en...
APRIL 16 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Pending free agent Tyus Jones feels right at home with the Wizards During his exit interview, the guard makes it clear he wants to remain in Washington. Now the the team has a decision to make.
APRIL 15 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Won't suit up Sunday Jones (back) is out for Sunday's game versus the Celtics.
Impact Jones will ultimately miss the final 16 games of Washington's season due to a sprained back. Jones will head into the offseason as an unrestricted free agent after averaging 12.0 points, 7.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 29.3 minutes across 66 appearances for the Wizards in 2023-24.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Friday Jones (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Chicago.
Impact Jones hasn't suited up since March 14 due to his back injury. His final chance to play this year will be Sunday against the Celtics.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
How Tyus Jones became one of the most underrated point guards in the NBA The Wizards' Tyus Jones is set to break his own record while leading the NBA in assist-to-turnover ratio for the fifth consecutive year.
APRIL 11 • USATODAY.COM
