The Grizzlies are exploring the possibility of trading reserve point guard Tyus Jones, league sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.
It’s an interesting rumor, given that starting point guard Ja Morant is expected to miss at least the first 25 games of the 2023/24 season due to a suspension. Jones, one of the league’s top backups, would presumably be promoted to the starting five if he remains in Memphis through the offseason, but apparently that’s not a given.
According to Fischer, with Dillon Brooks expected to move on in free agency, the Grizzlies are making it a priority to upgrade their wing depth. Fischer notes that the Spurs talked to Jones last summer before he re-signed with Memphis, but are probably unlikely to pursue him again this offseason after his brother Tre Jones emerged as San Antonio’s starter.
The Raptors (OG Anunoby) and the Clippers (several wings) are among the other teams that could make sense as destinations for Jones, Fischer writes, though Toronto may re-sign Fred VanVleet and has set a high asking price for Anunoby. Eric Gordon, Norman Powell, and Marcus Morris are among the veterans the Clippers could offer in a deal for Jones, according to Fischer, adding that Morris has been viewed as a trade candidate by rival teams since he fell out of the rotation near the end of last season.
Here are a few more trade rumors from around the NBA:
- According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, league sources have linked the Hawks to several teams in trade discussions, including the Celtics, Raptors, and Mavericks. O’Connor reiterates that Pascal Siakam is a player of interest for Atlanta, which Fischer previously reported.
- There are rumblings that the Spurs are looking to acquire a second lottery selection in addition to their No. 1 pick, according to O’Connor, who wonders if the team might package its second-round picks (Nos. 33 and 44) with a “rising player” to try to move up. For what it’s worth, Spurs GM Brian Wright was asked if the team would consider moving Devin Vassell or Keldon Johnson in a deal for a first-round pick and said no, according to Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. “With this team we want to see what we have,” Wright said. “We have a group that has worked really hard. Where they were last year may not be what they are in the future. We want to see how things blend together.”
- The Timberwolves, who currently hold only the No. 53 pick in Thursday’s draft, have been making inquiries to see if they could get into the first round, but haven’t gained traction on a deal, reports Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.
- As ESPN suggested earlier today, the Jazz have contacted the Pistons about the possibility of trading up to No. 5 in the draft using the Nos. 9 and 16 picks, according to Fischer. However, while ESPN’s report indicated that Jarace Walker may be Utah’s target, Fischer suggests rival teams think the Jazz are after Anthony Black.
- The Jazz have made veteran guard Collin Sexton available in trade talks, sources tell Fischer. Sexton has three years and $54.5MM left on the contract he signed a year ago.
Detroit sends Bogdonovic and Killian Hayes for Jones and Roddy.
Neither team says no!
Tyus Jones is literally a perfect backup PG. JA getting his s**t together is a big IF, but if JA gets his s**t together, he’s a perfect lead bench guard and even if JA doesn’t, he proved more than capable of filling in, plus he’s at a reasonable number (especially if he’s starting)
It’s a weird rumor. I’m not buying it.
The only way the Pistons and Jazz make a deal is if Detroit feels they can get a guy at 9 they feel is just as good as a guy they could get at 5. I’m just not sure they love any one player and I think the guys going 5-10 could all be comparable word is that Whitmore has a poor workout with Detroit. Hendricks or Walker at 9 and Pick 16 is just a bonus but would be interesting to get someone like Gg Jackson or if Grady Dick were to slide into the teens. Walker and Hendricks both have the makings of players who a few years down the line could be really good and Dick could be an outside assassin and maybe more if he had adds sone strength to his frame.
Wonder if Utah is actually targeting Amen ?
Do you know how much marketing $$$ a person named Amen could generate in Utah ?
Lol, we’re not that obvious as that in Utah. It’s the same as anywhere else, especially when it comes to the Jazz. The only difference is that there’s a lot less drinking and smoking.
Unless you’re talking about Ute football games. They love to do the opposite of what BYU fans do. It’s like the opposite game with those fans. I don’t watch college sports, only the Jazz, so I could care less what they do, unless it reflects poorly on the area. =)
Not sure how you get into the lottery with some 2nds and a rising player if it’s not going to be one of Vassell, Keldon or, presumably, Sochan. And it would probably have to involve a team which isn’t looking to contend, as the only other options would be Branham or Wesley.
I guess if a team really doesn’t want to make their lottery pick it could be feasible, but it also depends on whether the Spurs would want to move either of those guys so soon after drafting them. Still, hard decisions are going to have to be made in the near future given the amount of future draft capital they possess, so moving up may be viewed as a necessary approach to asset management.
I could see the Jazz trading up if they want Cam Whitmore or Amen Thompson. If they’re truly offering Sexton, then it would likely only take Sexton and either the 16th or 28th, depending on what pick it is.
Tyus j $14.5
Steve O $12.6
= $27
Draymond $50 million 2 year sign n trade ?
Anyone good at math ?
Would love to see this ! Also would unite 3 lockdown MSU Spartans
Tyus could score 14 ppg in golden state