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Suns Must Figure Out PG Dilemma

The Phoenix Suns have a weird dynamic forming in the backcourt for the upcoming season. After losing Tyus Jones in free agency, the Suns don't have a prototypical point guard, but Devin Booker and new acquisition Jalen Green could play the part if needed.

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Tyus Jones Shocked By Magic's Growing Championship Trait

The Orlando Magic made a key offseason move by signing veteran guard Tyus Jones, addressing their need for a playmaker as they aim to contend for a championship.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 9

New Orlando Magic Addition Ready To Take On Leadership Role

NBA teams with .500 records who lose in the first round of the playoffs usually don't become contenders overnight. But in a wide-open Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic have joined the conversation.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 7

Tyus Jones Reveals Why He Signed With Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic guard Tyus Jones is on the team after his one-year, $7 million contract became official at the start of the new league year. Jones, 29, is entering his 11th NBA season after stops with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies, Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns.

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Orlando Magic News / Fastbreak on SI / July 6

Orlando Magic Officially Sign Veteran NBA Point Guard

The Orlando Magic have been a team on the rise over the last two seasons. They have a very talented roster led by 2025 NBA All-Star Paolo Banchero. On Sunday, the team announced that they had officially signed veteran point guard Tyus Jones.

Phoenix Suns News / Last Word On Sports / July 2

Tyus Jones Signing: From the Suns to the Sunshine State

What’s better than Jones getting his bag? The fact that he is reuniting with his former Grizzlies teammate Desmond Bane and landing on a team that shoved in their chips to bet on themselves winning the East.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 1

Orlando Magic See Title Chances Rise After Big Free Agent Acquisition

The Orlando Magic made their second free agency signing on Monday by acquiring Phoenix Suns point guard Tyus Jones on a one-year, $7 million deal. With the addition of Jones, Orlando's title chances just got better.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Former Duke Guard Agrees to a Deal With Magic

The Orlando Magic started making moves on Monday as the NBA Free Agency started. One of the deals they made was to address the need for a lead guard. Throughout the 2024-25 season, the team relied on Jalen Suggs as the primary ball handler.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 30

NBA Rumors: Magic, Tyus Jones, Celtics, Spurs, Luke Kornet, Suns, Grizzlies

The Magic have agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with veteran point guard Tyus Jones, per NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal uses a portion of Orlando’s non-taxpayer mid-level exception and hard-caps the team at the first apron, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks.

Orlando Magic News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

Orlando Magic Sign 10-Year NBA Veteran

Tyus Jones spent the 2024-25 season with the Phoenix Suns. The former Duke star finished the year with averages of 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 41.4% from the three-point range in 81 games.

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Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Suns' Guard Linked to 5 Teams Entering Free Agency

NBA free agency officially begins on Monday night as teams look to upgrade their roster and chase a championship next season. Of course, many of the top names entering free agency have already signed deals to remain with their current teams like Naz Reid, James Harden and Bobby Portis.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 30

Knicks Interested in Signing Ex-Grizzlies, Suns Guard

Free agency opens at 6 p.m. EST on Monday, and the one market that could look to move quickly is the point guards. With the Dallas Mavericks expected to sign D'Angelo Russell, the Sacramento Kings eyeing Dennis Schroder, and Chris Paul looking to move closer to Los Angeles, the list of serviceable guards is drying up before it even begins.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / June 30

Knicks could target veteran backup guard in free agency

The New York Knicks will look for some backcourt help this summer. Outside of Jalen Brunson, they didn’t have a reliable ball handler to help carry the offense in the non-Brunson minutes.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 30

Market Heats Up for Suns Guard Ahead of Free Agency

Nearly a year removed from joining the Phoenix Suns on a veteran minimum, point guard Tyus Jones might already be moving to greener pastures. As he heads into free agency as an unrestricted free agent, Jones is reportedly drawing interest from multiple teams eager for his playmaking prowess.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 30

Timberwolves rumored to be interested in Tyus Jones

NBA teams are allowed to begin negotiating with free agents Monday at 5 p.m. CT and the Timberwolves are reportedly interested in adding another ball-handler.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Magic Looking to Land Veteran Point Guard Over Suns, Clippers: Report

The offseason sees veteran Chris Paul weighing his next destination, with both the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers showing significant interest.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 20

Suns Free Agent Guard Predicted to Land with Eastern Conference Contender

The Phoenix Suns don't have very many notable free agents this summer, but Tyus Jones sticks out as perhaps the most prominent one. After signing a one-year, veteran-minimum contract with the Suns last summer that was seen as a "prove-it" deal in hopes to get a bigger contract this summer, Jones and the Suns were very underwhelming this season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 13

Brooklyn Nets Could Sign Veteran Guard Looking to Prove Himself

Former first-round selection Tyus Jones will be looking to prove he still belongs in the league next season, as he is more than likely headed out of Phoenix with a new head coach taking over.

Sacramento Kings News / Fastbreak on SI / June 5

Sacramento Kings Reportedly Interested In 10-Year NBA Veteran

Tyus Jones is coming off his 10th NBA season (and first with the Phoenix Suns). The former Duke point guard finished with averages of 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 41.4% from the three-point range in 81 games.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 4

Tyus Jones among point guards on Kings' radar

The Kings are expected to explore both the trade market and free agency this offseason in search of help at the point guard position, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / November 5