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 when he was a member of the Houston Rockets.
Phoenix was left without any starter-caliber point guards after letting Elfrid Payton walk in free agency, waiving Tyler Ulis before Booker signed a five-year, $158 million extension, and ultimately trading the injury-prone Brandon Knight alongside Marquese Chriss to the Rockets for Ryan Anderson.
The franchise is not looking for elite guards, but rather second-tier starting-caliber players that can mesh with Booker and allow him to flourish as the team's cornerstone player. A similar interest has been displayed toward Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph and Brooklyn Nets dynamo Spencer Dinwiddie earlier this month, but the Suns have yet to put their cards on the table and swing a trade.
Jones is an interesting option that could maybe take part in the Jimmy Butler trade, which could allow the Suns to benefit as the auxiliary team in a three-team swap to facilitate dealing the All-Star forward in the near future.
The Duke product has shown flashes of brilliance during his first three years with Minnesota but has yet to average 20 minutes per game and harness his potential, due to Tom Thibodeau's often abuse of his starting lineup.
Jones posted a modest 5.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 17.9 minutes per game last season. It should also be noted that during the time Jeff Teague was hampered by an injury, Jones filled in and averaged 2.9 steals per game as a starter.
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