TYUS JONES NEWS

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

Out again Tuesday Jones (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Jones hasn't played since March 14 due to a back sprain. He has only two more chances to play this season -- Friday versus Chicago and Sunday in Boston.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Jones (back) will not play Sunday against the Raptors.

Impact Jones will miss his 13th game in a row Sunday, and the guard remains without a timetable for a return.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Jones (back) won't play in Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Jones' absence streak will extend to 12 games Friday while dealing with a back lumbosacral sprain. There is no timetable for his return.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Jones (back) will not play Wednesday against the Lakers.

Impact This will be the 11th straight game on the sidelines for Jones, and he remains without a timetable for a return. The Wizards have no incentive to rush the veteran back given their spot in the standings.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Tuesday Jones (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Jones' absence streak will extend to double figures Tuesday. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Lakers, but given the Wizards are out of the playoff picture, it wouldn't be surprising to see them be cautious with Jones and Kyle Kuzma (heel), who's slated to be sidelined for the fifth time over Washington's last nine games.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Jones (back) is out for Sunday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Jones' absence streak will extend to nine games Sunday due to a back injury. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Milwaukee.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Jones (back) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Jones' absence streak will extend to seven games Wednesday due to a back sprain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Detroit.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday Jones (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Jones continues to deal with a back injury and will be unavailable for a sixth consecutive matchup. Jordan Poole (ankle) and Jared Butler are candidates to see increased roles in Jones' continued absence.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Saturday Jones (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Jones is slated to miss a fifth straight game, and there's no timetable for his return. Jordan Poole (hip) had been starting in Jones' absence but is now dealing with an injury of his own. If Poole joins Jones on the sidelines, Jared Butler, Johnny Davis and Justin Champagnie would be candidates for increased roles.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Jones (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact Jones will miss a fourth straight game due to a lumbosacral sprain. Jordan Poole should continue to start in Jones' absence, while the latter's next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus the Raptors.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Tuesday Jones (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Houston.

Impact Jones continues to deal with a back injury, and he's been diagnosed with a lumbosacral sprain. As a result, he'll be unavailable for a third consecutive game. Jordan Poole will likely continue to start for Washington on Tuesday, while Jared Butler has seen additional playing time in Jones' absence.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Jones (back) will not play Sunday versus Boston.

Impact Jones will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to back spasms, and his first absences of the season come at a crushing time for fantasy managers competing down the stretch. Jordan Poole operated as a pseudo-starter on Saturday, delivering 13 points and eight assists in just 23 minutes of action, while Jared Butler struggled despite logging a season-high 22 minutes.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Jones (back) will not play Saturday against the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.

Impact Jones will miss his first game of the season Saturday, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return Sunday against the Celtics. With Jones sidelined, Jordan Poole could have even more responsibility and his fantasy value has been trending in the right direction in recent games.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Jones is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Bulls due to lower back spasms.

Impact Jones will likely miss his first game of the season. The point guard is averaging a career-high 7.3 assists per game on the season, and since the trade deadline (15 appearances), he's averaged 10.8 points and 10.5 assists a night. Jordan Poole is a candidate to move into the starting lineup in Jones' absence, but the former has been thriving off the bench lately, so Washington may want to keep Pool in that role for now.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives as playmaker again Jones amassed 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds, 16 assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 110-108 win over the Heat.

Impact Jones recorded his ninth double-double of the season, though it's worth noting that he's accomplished five of those since Feb. 12 onwards. Jones is finally taking advantage of the chance of starting, as he didn't have that possibility in Minnesota or Memphis, and he's delivering career-best numbers as a result. Jones is averaging 12.1 points and 7.3 assists per game this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Drains five threes in Monday's loss Jones supplied 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 127-115 loss to the Jazz.

Impact It was a strong bounce-back effort from Jones after he's scored just 32 total points over the prior five games combined. The 27-year-old point guard hasn't let his shooting woes affect his distribution duties, though -- Monday's six dimes tied for the fewest he's recorded since Jan. 10, and over the last 20 contests he's averaging 11.7 points, 10.1 assists, 2.4 boards, 1.8 threes and 1.0 steals.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Continues elite distribution Jones ended Thursday's 134-131 overtime loss to the Lakers with eight points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, 11 assists and two steals in 37 minutes.

Impact Jones has dished out at least 10 assists in six of Washington's last seven games. During that stretch, he's averaged 12.7 assists and just 1.6 turnovers. Despite Jones' elite point-guard play, Washington has lost 13 straight games and fell behind the Pistons for the worst record in the NBA with Thursday's loss.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Huge assist night despite loss Jones ended with 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, 17 assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 123-112 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Jones handed out a season-high 17 assists, his fifth time in the past six games with double-digit dimes. Despite having lost 12 consecutive games, Jones continues to be an effective fantasy option. He has been the 66th-ranked player over the past month, averaging 12.2 points to go with 10.3 assists and 0.9 steals.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in playmaking role Jones registered 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds and 14 assists in 31 minutes during Thursday's 130-110 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Jones has been outstanding for the Wizards of late, and he's making a massive impact in the playmaking department. Jones has dished out 14 or more assists in his last three appearances while recording double-digit dimes eight times already. It took him a while to get things going, but Jones has been playing extremely well in recent weeks. He's averaging 14.8 points and 10.6 assists per game since the start of February.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 15 dimes in loss Jones notched 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, 15 assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 133-126 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact The double-double was his sixth of the season, with four of them coming in the last 13 games. After not getting moved at the trade deadline, Jones has rewarded the Wizards by extending his streak of games with at least 14 points to six, averaging 16.5 points, 10.8 assists, 2.7 threes, 2.3 boards and 1.0 steals over that stretch while shooting 55.6 percent from the floor and an unsustainable 64.0 percent (16-for-25) from long distance.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE