Early in the season, the San Antonio Spurs had some trouble working out what their point guard position would look like. Jeremy Sochan began the season as the team’s starting point guard, but that plan quickly failed. Sochan expressed discomfort with the role, and the Spurs moved on to a different plan.
They moved onto a collective of Sochan, Devin Vassell, Malaki Branham, and Tre Jones as the primary ball-handlers, and since then, Jones has taken over as the starting point guard. However, while the Spurs may not look to improve greatly by the deadline, they are reportedly looking into potential point guard upgrades.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, one of the guys they are keeping an eye on is Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones, Tre’s brother.
“Tyus Jones has drawn trade interest from the Magic, Spurs, Nets, Lakers and Timberwolves, league sources told HoopsHype,” Scotto reported. “The Wizards value Jones as a potential piece going forward and are open to re-signing him in free agency this summer. As recently reported by HoopsHype, Washington would covet a future first-round pick to consider parting with Jones.”
Jones was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Wizards this past summer, and he’s been widely regarded as one of the best backup point guards in the NBA. However, the Spurs could benefit from the added help at the position, whether he starts or not.
So far this season, Jones is averaging 12.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 6.3 assists while shooting 49.1% from the field and 39.2% from behind the three-point line.
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