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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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Former Griz exec, Athletic analyst John Hollinger, Athletic writer Jay King offer Celtics 2022 offseason TPE, free agency targets

The duo shifts focus beyond the deadline for Boston in a recent article.

While there is plenty of reporting about trade rumbles at this time of the season — just a few weeks ahead of the 2022 deadline for teams to exchange players with each other — there is also no shortage of speculation about which players ought to be dealt to which teams, too.

And given the Boston Celtics are widely seen to be among the NBA’s most active franchises on the 2022 NBA trade market, it should not surprise to see plenty of such speculation. Some are even extending the window of projection beyond the deadline to include potential offseason moves.

Not all such prognostication is created equal, however, and those with an intimate knowledge of how front offices run ought to be considered a little more closely.

Three in the Key: Spencer Dinwiddie, Harrison Barnes, Tyus Jones

Spencer Dinwiddie is slowing it down for the Wizards. Harrison Barnes is shooting better than ever. Tyus Jones has been wildly efficient.

As part of a new series at HoopsHype, we’re breaking down three interesting topics we’ve seen happening around the NBA over this past week.

While the name of this column is derived from basketball’s three-second violation rule, our aim is going to be a bit different. The goal of this exercise is to observe a few subjects and then explain the key to why it’s happening and what makes it interesting.

Here are our three highlights from the last week of the NBA’s 2021-22 season:

Three in the Key: Spencer Dinwiddie, Harrison Barnes, Tyus Jones

As part of a new series at HoopsHype, we’re breaking down three interesting topics we’ve seen happening around the NBA over this past week.

While the name of this column is derived from basketball’s three-second violation rule, our aim is going to be a bit different. The goal of this exercise is to observe a few subjects and then explain the key to why it’s happening and what makes it interesting.

Here are our three highlights from the last week of the NBA’s 2021-22 season:

Three in the Key: Spencer Dinwiddie, Harrison Barnes, Tyus Jones

As part of a new series at HoopsHype, we’re breaking down three interesting topics we’ve seen happening around the NBA over this past week.

While the name of this column is derived from basketball’s three-second violation rule, our aim is going to be a bit different. The goal of this exercise is to observe a few subjects and then explain the key to why it’s happening and what makes it interesting.

Here are our three highlights from the last week of the NBA’s 2021-22 season:

Grizzlies season preview: How strong is Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson duo?

With Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, both only recently 22 years old, the Memphis Grizzlies may have the best duo of young players in the NBA.

With Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, both only recently 22 years old, the Memphis Grizzlies may have the best duo of young players in the NBA.

Memphis is building well around Morant, who is clearly one of the league’s top rising stars. They still have some weaknesses, like an ability for anyone else beyond Morant to crate their own offense off the bounce. But they have enough depth — and enough tenacity on defense — to at least put up a fight on both sides of the ball.

Below, check out our preview for the 2021-22 Grizzlies campaign.