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Report: Spurs showing interest in potential trade for Tyus Jones

The San Antonio Spurs have reportedly expressed an interest in a potential Tyus Jones trade.

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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B/R four-team mock trade lands Lakers Dejounte Murray and Tyus Jones

This four-team mock trade could greatly upgrade the Lakers’ backcourt in more ways than one.

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Atlanta Hawks, 138-122, on Tuesday, giving them their second defeat in as many nights. They are 24-25 and time is running out for them to make any kind of substantial run ahead of the playoffs.

At this rate, the Lakers may not even make the playoffs or even the play-in tournament. For some reason, they keep playing down to the level of their competition when they face a team that is seemingly inferior on paper.

Tuesday’s game also gave the Lakers an up-close-and-personal look at former All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, their biggest trade target. Murray shot 11-of-19, giving him more made baskets than anyone else in the game, and he scored 24 points to go along with nine assists.

The Lakers and Hawks have talked about a potential Murray deal, and reportedly, a third team will need to get involved to receive D’Angelo Russell from the Lakers.

Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report proposed a four-team mock trade involving the Hawks, Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards that would net L.A. Murray, as well as another player who could help it right away.

NBA trade deadline 2024: The 10 most interesting players available and what it’ll cost to get them

Dejounte Murray, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan are some names to watch.

The 2024 NBA trade deadline is approaching in just a few weeks and we may see a few former All-Stars involved in transactions.

As noted by my colleague Mike Sykes, this deadline may be quieter than normal because some of the bigger names (such as Pascal Siakam, O.G. Anunoby, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Bruce Brown and Terry Rozier) have already gotten traded.

But that doesn’t mean we will see no star power or players of value get moved. With that in mind, we took a look at some of the most intriguing trade candidates in the NBA and shared their expected value based on the most trusted reporting around the league.

Here is how it is shaking out so far:

Lakers reportedly have interest in trading for Tyus Jones, Collin Sexton

The Lakers want to land a speedy point guard, and they have other targets besides the Hawks’ Dejounte Murray.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 20-21 at the exact midway point of their schedule, and just about everyone believes they need some outside help to turn things around.

They have most of the core that took them to last season’s Western Conference finals, but they lack 3-point shooting and can also use some speed and burst at the point guard position.

Right now, their biggest trade targets seem to be the Atlanta Hawks’ Dejounte Murray, who would give them a speedy scoring guard who can also facilitate and defend. But the price for him could be steep.

On Wednesday, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported L.A. is also looking at possibly targeting the Washington Wizards’ Tyus Jones and Collin Sexton of the Utah Jazz.

Jones may not be the attractive trade piece Lakers fans are hoping for, but he is a very solid lead guard who is averaging 12.8 points and 5.6 assists a game this season. He’s also shooting a very robust 52% from the field and 42% from 3-point range.

Sexton, meanwhile, is more of a scoring threat, although he may not be a true facilitator. He’s putting up 16.9 points and 3.9 assists in just 23.5 minutes a game while shooting 48.9% overall and 37.1% from downtown this season.

4 trade targets Thunder should look into ahead of NBA trade deadline

4 trade targets the Thunder should look into ahead of trade deadline.

As the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline creeps closer, expect the Oklahoma City Thunder to be potential buyers for the first time in years.

After spending the last three seasons rebuilding, OKC has busted open a contention window this year with a 23-11 record led by the young trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.

Even though the Thunder will make the playoffs for the first time since 2020, don’t expect any seismic in-season trades by according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The NBA insider detailed that OKC will likely ride it out with this group but could look to make improvements on the margin.

To prepare for the trade deadline, let’s look at four Thunder targets who’d make sense as short-term commitments that could improve their depth without giving up serious trade capital.

Tyus Jones available for trade, Bulls should make phone call

Memphis Grizzlies point guard is apparently available for trade, and the Chicago Bulls should make a phone call about him.

The Chicago Bulls desperately need to fix their roster this summer. If their plan is to run back the same core, which seems like their current plan, they need to make big-time additions. Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic are all solid players, but they need help.

Most of all, the Bulls need a starting-caliber point guard. Lonzo Ball is supposed to be that player, but he got hurt 35 games into his Bulls career and has yet to return to the court. Now, Chicago needs to move forward under the assumption he won’t be back in the fold anytime soon.

One player who would fit perfectly as the Bulls’ starting one is Memphis Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones, who is reportedly now available for trade.

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Grizzlies are working with Jones to find a new home where he can be a full-time starter.

“The Grizzlies, however, are exploring trade opportunities to help Jones land a full-time starting position elsewhere, league sources told Yahoo Sports, while Memphis has prioritized upgrading the team’s wing depth,” Fischer wrote.

Jones has filled in for Ja Morant in the starting lineup on multiple occasions, finding a ton of success. He’s fully capable of handling a full-time starting spot, and at this point, he deserves that opportunity.

He’s a solid three-point shooter, very rarely turns the ball over, and, if given the chance, could probably inch toward 10 assists per game. Jones would be the perfect starting point guard for the Bulls.

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Grizzlies players borrow Ronaldo’s ‘SIIIUUU!’ celebration after victory, and the vibes are immaculate

It’s probably fun to yell SIUUUUUU.

After finishing with one of the best records in the NBA last season, the Memphis Grizzlies (4-1) are once again off to a hot start to their new campaign.

The Grizzlies are deep with contributors, and they are not afraid to play their young players. Due to injuries suffered by key players Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ziaire Williams, Memphis has already found minutes in the rotation for their rookies Jake LaRavia and David Roddy.

LaRavia has looked particularly impressive, beginning his career shooting 9-for-15 (60.0%) on 3-pointers. He logged nearly 30 minutes during a victory over the Kings on Thursday, and he was interviewed after the game.

LaRavia began the walk-off interview by himself, but within seconds, he was joined by third-year big man Xavier Tillman. The former Michigan State star stood behind LaRavia like he was his bodyguard.

Shortly after that, veteran guard Tyus Jones joined the party. He exclaimed variations of “yeah rook!” and “shoot the ball, rook!” as LaRavia answered questions from the reporter.

“I got my dogs with my fosho,” said LaRavia, who finished the game with 9 rebounds as well as 1 assist and 1 steal while only missing one attempt from the field.

When the reporter asked about LaRavia’s rebounding, Tillman began flexing for the camera as Steven Adams and Jaren Jackson Jr. joined. But to end the interview, the group yelled “SIIIUUU!!” like Christiano Ronaldo.

Adams, who was the apparent leader of the celebration, met Ronaldo back in 2016.

Below, you can watch Ronaldo’s version from a post-match interview:

Chief receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster broke out the “Siu!” after a touchdown last week, too.

As it grows in popularity, however, some fans have noticed that Ronaldo may have stopped using the celebration for himself and replaced it with something else.

Either way, it was such a delight to watch Memphis teammates rejoice with LaRavia after the best performance of his NBA career thus far.

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5 underappreciated NBA free agents that might be great steals this offseason, including Gary Payton II

Who is available for relatively cheap that can help turn a franchise around?

The NBA offseason is chaotic, but when the dust settles, there are always free agents who slip through the cracks and sign cheaper contracts.

Teams that are able to identify the players that fit that description will have a competitive advantage on the floor during the season. But the problem is that if several teams all believe the same player could be a steal, his price will go up and he is no longer as valuable of an asset.

Last season, the Bulls signed Alex Caruso to a fair contract, and he helped define Chicago’s defensive identity. JaVale McGee signed a minimum deal with the Suns and he was better than expected. The Warriors also found Otto Porter Jr. on a minimum deal, and he played a valuable role in their title run.

As we get set for this offseason to turn on the jets, we wanted to take a look at some of the players who might fit that description this summer:

Top free agency destinations for Tyus Jones if he leaves the Grizzlies this offseason

The Memphis Grizzlies laid the smackdown on the Golden State Warriors, and Tyus Jones played a crucial role in the victory.

On Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies laid the smackdown on the Golden State Warriors, and Tyus Jones played a crucial role in the victory.

It was nothing new for Jones, who has been a stellar backup point guard for Memphis. The Grizzlies finished with 20 wins and 5 losses in games without Ja Morant during the regular season. Jones was one of the main reasons for the success.

Per 100 possessions: Jones averaged 16.1 points and 6.9 assists in minutes with Morant — and 20.9 points and 10.7 assists without him.

Earlier this season, I called Jones of the most underrated players in the league. His value is his playmaking, and he can make an impact with a low usage rate. But we saw some of his scoring potential against the Warriors, recording a team-high 21 points on just 12 field-goal attempts.

We don’t yet know what will happen with player options for James Harden and Kyrie Irving. But otherwise, the top-tier free agency talent is Deandre Ayton, Zach LaVine, Miles Bridges, Jalen Brunson, and Anfernee Simons.

However, there is a fairly sizable dropoff after that, and Jones might just be the next-best player available. If he decides to leave Memphis as a free agent, here are some of the top destinations he could call home.

Celtics injury update: Memphis Grizzlies to sit Morant, Adams, Jackson, Brooks in 2021-22 season finale

The move will allow Boston to choose their seeding destiny.

The Memphis Grizzlies have announced that they will sit several key players in theirs and the Boston Celtics’ final game of the 2021-22 NBA season, which in turn will allow the Celtics to choose their seeding destiny heading into the 2021-22 NBA Playoffs.

Memphis announced that Steven Adams (ankle soreness), Dillon Brooks (hip soreness), Jaren Jackson, Jr. (thigh soreness), Tyus Jones (hand soreness), Ja Morant (knee soreness), Tyrell Terry (foot soreness), and Killian Tillie (knee soreness) all are out for Sunday night’s season-ending contest, with Desmond Bane (foot soreness) and Brandon Clarke (thigh contusion) listed as questionable.

With the Milwaukee Bucks playing the Cleveland Cavaliers without several key players of their own out to rest before the postseason, the Celtics may be in a position to rest players themselves if dropping to a lower seed seems more desirable — or to play good players and seize the second seed for themselves.

This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire. Follow us on Facebook!

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