Mar 26, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones (21) calls out a play against the Boston Celtics during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Orlando Magic Fans Believe Tyus Jones Makes Them A Contender In East

Originally posted on Orlando Magic on SI
By Branson Brooks | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 8:16 AM ET

The Orlando Magic made another move to bolster their backcourt depth.

Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to a one-year and $7 million deal with the Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. With the Magic in need of a steady lead guard to anchor their bench unit, Jones is expected to step into a clearly defined role as the team prepares for a potential championship push.

Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with the Orlando Magic, sources tell ESPN. Magic officials negotiated the deal with Jones' agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management, which gives Jones a key role for the East contenders. pic.twitter.com/oR6gTHDyPK
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025

New Magic guard Desmond Bane reposted the news of Jones signing with the team alongside rapper Gunna’s song 'Back At It', a nod to their four years as teammates with the Memphis Grizzlies.
During the pair's time together, the Grizzlies were one of top teams in the Western Conference.

Love to see Bane already positively reacting to the news of Tyus Jones. Have to remember they played together in Memphis!

chemistry >> pic.twitter.com/xy9L53mdMJ
— r/OrlandoMagic Reddit (@ORLMagicReddit) July 1, 2025

Magic fans are excited about Jones joining the team, with some emphasizing the move positions Orlando as the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.

The Magic are the team to beat in the East.
— The Cooler (@The__Cooler) July 1, 2025

This past season, Jones averaged 10.2 points and 5.3 assists while shooting 41.4 percent from three. He's also a perennial leader in assist-to-turnover ratio.

Magic fans believe Jones could be the ideal backup to Jalen Suggs once he returns. At times last season, the team had to rely on veterans like Cory Joseph, a situation that with all due respect wasn’t exactly a winning formula for a deep playoff run.

Orlando Magic fans how y’all feeling???

Great pickup to go alongside a returning Suggs

Jones averaged 10.2 PPG & 5.3 APG while shooting 41.4% from 3PT range!!
— RCsWorld (@RCsWrld) July 1, 2025

Some fans are even comparing the acquisition of Jones to the Detroit Pistons’ addition of Dennis Schröder this past season. Fans are now estimating the Magic could be primed for a Pistons-like resurgence next year.