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Tyus Jones
Tyus Robert Jones (born May 10, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2015-2019. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils in his freshman season as part of the 2014–15 National Championship team. He was ranked among the top 10 players in the national high school class of 2014 by Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN. He was a Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Class 4A state champion, three-time Minnesota Associated Press Boys Basketball Player of the Year and three-time Minnesota Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year for Apple Valley High School. He played in the 2014 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, 2014 Jordan Brand Classic and the 2014 Nike Hoop Summit. He won the skills competition at the 2014 McDonald's All-American Game and posted the only double-double in the 2014 Jordan Brand Classic. He committed to the Duke University men's basketball team as a package with Jahlil Okafor. He was a 2014 USA Today second team All-USA Boys Basketball Team selection. At Duke, he was an All-ACC third team and All-ACC Freshman first team selection. He earned NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player during Duke's victory in the championship game of the 2015 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. Subsequently, he announced he would enter the 2015 NBA draft. He was selected with the 24th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers and traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Minnesota he went on to set the NBA single-season assist to turnover ratio record.
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1996-05-10
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Tyus Jones, the unsung hero of the Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies tied their franchise record in wins and earned the West's 2nd seed for the first time in franchise history. None of that would have been possible without the great play of Tyus Jones. Jones has always been seen as a good backup point guard that will steady...
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The 901: A woman lands her dream job in Medical District; The future of Grizzlies’ Tyus Jones

Good morning, Memphis, where more summer heat will roll into the Mid-South creating more opportunities to enjoy outside events such as the “Alice in Wonderland”-inspired exhibit at the Memphis Botanic Garden. But, first, Anjelica Parker, a mother of three boys, had been wanting to work at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital for more than a decade...
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Tyus Jones desires something the Memphis Grizzlies can’t give him

Memphis Grizzlies back-up point guard Tyus Jones has been an incredible luxury to have on the team this year and in years past. The steady, guiding hand of Jones— a player that rarely turns the ball over (career average of 0.7 turnovers per game)— has filled in the gaps whenever superstar Ja Morant has gone down with an injury.
MEMPHIS, TN
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Brotherhood Playoff Watch: Jayson vs. Grayson Game 6 But Tyus Jones Is Done

In Brotherhood Playoff Action, Boston turned back Milwaukee 108-95 to force game 7 while Memphis was eliminated by Golden State 110-96. Tyus Jones didn’t have a great scoring game but he really burnished his reputation in the playoffs and plenty of teams are going to make a run at him over the summer.
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The Clippers should roll out the red carpet for Tyus Jones

Reggie Jackson was viewed as an inconsequential piece to the LA Clippers championship puzzle when he was acquired in 2019. Who could blame them?. Jackson had gone from an explosive scoring guard who could beat just about any defender off the bounce, to an injury-prone, nonefficient ball hog in his final year in Detroit.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Near triple-double in loss

Jones recorded 7 points (2-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and two steals in Friday's 110-96 loss to Golden State. Jones saw a major minutes increase following Ja Morant's knee injury in Game 3. The seventh-year guard shot less than 26.0 percent from the field for the fourth time this series but remained impactful on the glass and as a facilitator.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Productive again in Morant's stead

Jones ended with 21 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 134-95 victory over the Warriors. With Ja Morant (knee) out for the series -- and likely for the remainder of the postseason -- Jones has...
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks could target Tyus Jones in free agency

NBA Rumors: According to a recent report, the New York Knicks could target point guard Tyus Jones in free agency this offseason. The New York Knicks are expected to be one of the more aggressive teams during the offseason, especially when it comes to the free-agent market. Among other needs, the Knicks will likely take a hard, strong look at the point guard market.
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Tyus Jones would become a star on the New York Knicks

When the New York Knicks signed Kemba Walker last offseason, the city thought their point guard problems were solved. Unfortunately, that’s just not the way the cookie crumbled. Meanwhile, on the Memphis Grizzlies, while one point guard named Ja Morant stole the spotlight (and rightfully so), another one flew...
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Posts 19/6/5 in place of Morant

Jones logged 19 points (8-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and one block over 41 minutes during Monday's 101-98 loss to the Warriors. Jones couldn't be expected to match the production or impact of Ja Morant (knee), but he performed well in the superstar point guard's place despite the Game 4 loss. Jones finished second on Memphis with 19 points and committed only one turnover over a team-high 41 minutes. If Morant misses Game 5 on Wednesday, Jones will likely need to have another big game if the Grizzlies are to have a chance to extend the series.
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Knicks eying Tyus Jones as backup plan in free agency

Grizzlies reserve guard Tyus Jones might be a consolation prize for the Knicks if New York strikes out on Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson in free agency this summer, writes Marc Berman of the New York Post. Jones has a history with Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, as he was the...
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones on Knicks radar

Tom Thibodeau already managed to bring Derrick Rose and Taj Gibson to the New York Knicks. Now another one of Thibodeau’s old players appears to be next up on the wishlist. Marc Berman of the New York Post reported this week that Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones, who will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, is on the Knicks’ radar.
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Should Spurs seek a family reunion with Tyus Jones pursuit?

While Tre Jones is still developing in the San Antonio Spurs' system, his brother just dropped 19 points on the Golden State Warriors in an important playoff game. Tyus Jones has had a career year in just about every aspect of the game this season. He certainly would've been one of the heroes in a Ja Morant-less Game 4 win Monday night if Dillon Brooks didn't decide to shoot the Grizzlies out of the ballgame. Now suddenly finding his team down 3-1, Tyus is likely only a few days away from officially hitting free agency.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Starting in Morant's place

Jones will start Monday's Game 4 against the Warriors, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports. Jones gets the nod in place of Ja Morant, who is out Monday due to knee soreness. The Duke product is averaging 7.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals through nine postseason contests.
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