Who is Tyus Jones? Everything to know about Tre Jones' brother and Orlando Magic guard amid growing NBA trade buzz

The Orlando Magic are reportedly considering trade alternatives for Tyus Jones, whose $7 million deal is about to expire. It was first reported by NBA source Evan Sidery who tweeted the same on Friday, January 16. Additionally, teams also also looking for temporary rotation assistance may find the point guard's contract appealing.

In an attempt to recoup second-round draft compensation, Orlando has reportedly contacted several clubs to assess interest in veteran point guard Tyus Jones, Tre Jones' brother, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. After agreeing to a $7 million, one-year contract with the Magic last summer, Jones, 29, hasn't had much success.

Everything to know about Tyus Jones and his journey from Apple Valley to the NBA

American basketball player Tyus Jones plays for the Orlando Magic. Before joining the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 offseason, he played for his local team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, for four seasons. He is the older brother of NBA player Tre Jones.

He was moved to the Washington Wizards after four seasons with the franchise, where he spent one season until agreeing to a contract with the Phoenix Suns in 2024. During his freshman year, he was a member of the 2014-15 National Championship team while playing collegiate basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.

He is the young man from Apple Valley who played point guard for his hometown team after rising to the top of collegiate basketball. Because he works hard, his teammates adore him, and he is always becoming better, Jones is simple to root for.

During his high school years, from 2011 to 2013, Jones frequently participated in the Minnesota Lynx's men's practice squad, which was assembled by assistant coaches for the Lynx to train against.




According to ESPN, he was one of the top ten players in the 2014 national high school class. He won three Minnesota Associated Press Boys Basketball Player of the Year awards, three Minnesota Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year awards at Apple Valley High School, and a Minnesota State High School League Class 4A state championship.

He participated in the 2014 Nike Hoop Summit, Jordan Brand Classic, and McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He recorded the lone double-double in the 2014 Jordan Brand Classic and won the skills competition at the McDonald's All-American Game.

After playing for the Timberwolves (2015–19), Grizzlies (2019–23), Wizards (2023–24), and Suns (2024–25), he signed with the Orlando Magic in the summer of 2025. On November 10, 2015, he made his NBA debut with the Minnesota Timberwolves after being drafted in 2015.

Tyus Jones’ struggles in Orlando and rising trade buzz ahead of the deadline

In 41 games, Jones has averaged 3.2 points and 2.4 assists while shooting 34.8% from the floor, setting a career-low. The Magic's need for a more effective backup in the backcourt is shown by the data, which show a diminished role.

The Orlando Magic have started looking into trade scenarios involving reserve point guard Tyus Jones, according to NBA source Jake Fischer. This development has alerted several contenders as the trade deadline draws near.

“Sources say that the Magic have called several teams to explore the prospect of swapping reserve guard Tyus Jones for some second-round draft capital,” Fischer reported Tuesday in The Stein Line.

The Magic would be losing a significant portion of their club in a trade because of his seasoned leadership and ability to direct an offence without frequently handing the ball over.


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