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The Memphis Grizzlies have made some poor free agent signings over the course of their history. While it’s not the main reason the organization has zero NBA championships, their lack of success in free agency has definitely played a part in it. For this piece, we take a look at the five worst free-agent signings […]

Andrew Wiggins was traded to the Golden State Warriors as the main player in exchange for All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell hours before the NBA’s trade deadline on Thursday, and the former Rookie of the Year from Canada is getting well-wished by ex-teammates with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wiggins, 24, has had a relatively underwhelming six-year tenure […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a lot of faith in rookie point guard Ja Morant, and for good reasons. However, as it does for almost all players, it may take an adjustment period at first. Someone who is playing an important role in trying to help “speed up the learning curve” for Morant is Tyus Jones. […]

Tyus Jones may only be 23 years old, but he is already embracing a veteran role with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jones, who signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Grizzlies this offseason, joined a relatively young Memphis team that is on a rebuild after trading the last piece of its Grit and Grind era […]

The Chicago Bulls were hoping to create an avenue to deal point guard Kris Dunn this offseason, hinting at a potential deal to bring back Justin Holiday in a sign-and-trade scenario. However, the Memphis Grizzlies’ signing of Tyus Jones to an offer sheet the Minnesota Timberwolves failed to match closed the coffin on a potential […]

Tyus Jones may very well be a more effective player than Ja Morant this season. But with the Memphis Grizzlies in the earliest stages of a suddenly-promising rebuilding process, it’s safe to say the No. 2 pick’s playing time will be prioritized regardless. The best way to help young, talented players commit fewer mistakes, many […]

NBA contracts are almost never as simple as initial reporting makes them out to be. Annual amount, raises or pay decreases, incentives, and more all come into play in contracts from roster-building perspectives that loom large to how a team manages the salary cap long-term. Case in point: Tyus Jones’ four-year deal with the Memphis […]

Tyus Jones will start the second leg of his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies, which comes after the Minnesota Timberwolves failed to match a three-year, $28 million offer sheet for his services. The Apple Valley prodigy still has a mix of emotions, ones that are combined with the excitement of a fresh start: “I’ve […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves opted not to match the Memphis Grizzlies’ offer sheet of $28 million for three years to restricted free agent point guard Tyus Jones, reportedly to prioritize their cap flexibility in hopes to partner Karl-Anthony Towns with a future star, according to Chris Hine of the Star Tribune. The Wolves whiffed in acquiring […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will let go of Tyus Jones after declining to match the offer sheet from the Memphis Grizzlies. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Grizzlies will officially sign Jones to a three-year deal worth $28 million after the Timberwolves opted not to match. It will signal the end of the former Duke […]

It’s safe to say Tyus Jones is intrigued about the prospect of continuing his career with the Memphis Grizzlies. Unfortunately for the four-year veteran, the status of his playing future is currently out of his hands. Jones signed a three-year, $24 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies as a restricted free agent, one that could […]

The Memphis Grizzlies signed Tyus Jones to a three year, $24 million offer sheet, according to a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Tyus Jones‘ offer sheet with Memphis: Three years, $24M, league sources said. https://t.co/7gNliYW5hy — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2019 Jones is a restricted free agent of the Minnesota Timberwolves, which […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have extended a qualifying offer to Tyus Jones, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As a result, the talented point guard will be a restricted free agent. Minnesota has extended a qualifying offer to G Tyus Jones, making him a restricted free agent, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler has reached out to Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones’ ailing mother. Butler wore a pair of pink Air Jordan 32 Lows with the inscription, “Mama Jones We Fighting” during Game 3 of the Sixers’ playoff series against the Toronto Raptors on May 2. .@jimmybutler uses his pink Air Jordan […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones has been sidelined since the middle of January with an ankle injury, but he hopes to practice on Thursday, according to Timberwolves writer Julian Andrews. If all goes well for Jones in practice, he will aim to play in his team’s game against the New York Knicks on Friday night. […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves work to get back into the playoff picture, they’ll have to manage without their backup point guard. Tyus Jones will be wearing a walking boot for his sprained left ankle over the next few days, once it comes off he’ll be considered day-to-day, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Minnesota guard […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones suffered a high left ankle sprain in the team’s 149-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Tyus Jones has a high left ankle sprain. X-rays negative, sources tell @TheAthleticMIN — Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) January 16, 2019 Just one night after his brother, and Duke Blue Devils guard Tre Jones […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones had high praise for his brother, Tre, after watching him lead the Duke Blue Devils to a 69-58 victory over the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Thursday night. “He’s as good of a defender, especially now at the college level, that I’ve seen,” Tyus Jones told Jeff Goodman of […]

The NCAA men’s basketball season kicks off Tuesday night with a premier matchup between Duke and Kentucky. The two teams are loaded with talent and fans from far and wide will come to see the battle of the behemoths. Thanks to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler, teammate Tyus Jones got to be in the crowd. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones has sustained inflammation in his right foot, as earlier MRI results returned negative, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Jones’ last-minute injury was the one that set the stage for Derrick Rose’s 50-point outing against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, given that Jeff Teague and Jimmy Butler […]

The mood in the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room has changed after a sound 10-point win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night and forward Jimmy Butler could hardly hide his excitement after seeing his team hold down the fort. Particularly young point guard Tyus Jones, who nabbed three steals and a blocked shot in his […]

The Phoenix Suns have continued their relentless pursuit of a starting point guard, recently asking about Minnesota Timberwolves floor general Tyus Jones, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Suns recently expressed interest in L.A. Clippers point man Patrick Beverley, hoping he could play a similar role alongside Devin Booker as he did with James Harden […]

As the offseason comes to a close, most teams have a general idea of what their roster is going to look like opening day and roughly how many minutes each player is going to play. There might be a few minor additions, but for the most part, key roster spots are set. The Minnesota Timberwolves […]

News broke back in May that superstar power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are “not in a good place internally.” This was reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post. His colleague Brian Windhorst asked Lowe to share his thoughts on Towns and the Timberwolves. Here is what Lowe said via Hoops Hype’s […]

The 2017-18 season was a breakthrough for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but in an inter-scope of their entire season, there’s a lot of frustration to take away from their first return to the playoffs in 14 seasons. Tyus Jones, at least one point, was one guy frustrated. Among them is coach Tom Thibodeau’s long-known infatuation with […]

Since taking over the Timberwolves, head coach Tom Thibodeau has been known as a guy who likes bringing back players he coached with the Chicago Bulls. It started last year with Jimmy Butler, Aaron Brooks, and Taj Gibson, and after the trade deadline they also brought in Derrick Rose. Rose had a very good series […]

Jimmy Butler has a lot of reasons to celebrate these days. The Minnesota Timberwolves have so far lived up to expectations this season, as they own a 31-18 record, good for third place in the Western Conference. He has also been recently named as an All-Star reserve, making it to the annual showcase for the fifth […]

During the offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves brought in Jimmy Butler to their fold to give them additional firepower in their lineup, as well as a veteran locker room leader who can help their young players to become even better. During their game on Saturday versus the Phoenix Suns, he showed just that, but in a […]

Following his breakout performance on Sunday for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tyus Jones has gained the respect of his coaches and teammates, after starting for the first time in his career. Filling in for the injured Jeff Teague, the 21-year-old Duke product played arguably his best game as a pro with nine points, seven assists, seven […]

With the start of the 2017-18 season on the horizon, the Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business concerning two young players on the roster by picking up the fourth-year options on both Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones on Sunday afternoon. Timberwolves Exercise Team Options on Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones https://t.co/wgAGvfkcK1 pic.twitter.com/MivDroDuK5 — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) […]

A bigger role on the team awaits third-year pro and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones. Jones, who was drafted 24th overall in 2015 by the Cleveland Cavaliers before being traded to Minnesota, is currently listed as the main backup for Timberwolves newcomer Jeff Teague. In an interview with Jace Frederick of Twincities.com, Jones claims that being […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves stand in a great place after this summer’s draft and have built a pretty solid roster mix of young players and veterans. According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, reserve guard Tyus Jones is drawing interest from a number of NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers are the most recent teams […]

The NBA Summer League championship game came down to the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves, and it was an absolute classic. The game featured back and forth exchanges all game, a close fourth quarter, clutch shots, buzzer beaters, and overtime. The final few minutes of the fourth quarter and overtime were easily more intense […]

Summer League isn’t just a time for players to try and prove their worth to NBA teams. Officials are in that position as well. Typically, during a summer league game, the three-man referee crew consists of one NBA official and then two other D-League refs. That may explain the way the end of the Timberwolves–Raptors […]

Despite being the last seed in 2016’s Las Vegas Summer League, the Minnesota Timerbwolves offseason squad has made the championship game. Much of that success has been due to point guard Tyus Jones. Through the semifinal game, Jones has averaged 19.4 points and 6.3 assists in 33.4 minutes per game. He’s also shooting at a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have not produced a winning record since the 2004-05 season. The closest they have come to breaking this streak was three years ago when the team went 40-42. The following year the T-Wolves traded away superstar Kevin Love, and the team could only muster a meager 16 wins. This season, the team improved, […]