July 6: The Magic have officially signed Jones, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link).
“We are excited to welcome Tyus to the Orlando Magic family,” president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said in a statement. “He is the ultimate pro, who will bring to our team a blend of IQ, play-making, and shooting. Known for his character and leadership, Tyus will be a tremendous mentor to our young core.”
June 30: The Magic have agreed to a one-year, $7MM deal with free agent point guard Tyus Jones, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (Twitter link).
Yossi Gozlan of the Third Apron notes (via Twitter) that if the Magic intend to stay under the luxury tax, they will need to shed salary elsewhere.
As ESPN’s Bobby Marks tweets, Jones’ contract will come out of Orlando’s non-taxpayer mid-level exception, which will hard-cap the Magic at the first apron.
Jones played for the Suns last season, averaging 10.2 points and 5.3 assists while shooting 41.4% from three and 89.5% from the free throw line. He spent time as both a starter and a reserve for Phoenix as it searched for answers with an ill-balanced roster.
The 29-year-old Jones joins a rapidly improving Magic team as the backup point guard, bringing stability and depth to the backcourt rotation. He also reunites with former Grizzlies teammate Desmond Bane, having spent three seasons together in Memphis.
Jones provides injury insurance for Jalen Suggs, who has played 53 games or fewer in three of his four NBA seasons. A high-level shooter and decision-maker, Jones can slot into the starting lineup when needed and work as an off-ball player alongside star ball-handlers Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
Rumors are that Orlando is trading Wendell Carter Jr and Tristan DaSilva to New Orleans for Herbert Jones and a pick. Does anyone know if this rumor is true?
Definitely a rumor, unless Joe Dumars has truly lost his mind.
Dumars probably has 85 IQ at best, he’s a terrible decision maker. Being a good player =/= good front office decision maker. NO should be contracted. The NBA expansion will simply create more bad teams.
I’m first to say this …
Orlando eastern conference champion !
So, a third NBA finals loss?
I’m hearing a lot about tray young
That’s all he could get? He needs to fire his agent.
Exactly. Supposedly passed up better offers last year to sign with Suns, can’t even land 1/2 MLE this year. Good deal for Orlando to get a very good backup PG for $7m
This is a solid move for Magic. Magic are loading up too. This is a good team man.
Better than the Knicks, most likely.