Tyus Jones
#5PG · Denver Nuggets
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 744 | 7.3 | 1.9 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 44.1% | 37.1% | 82.1% |
| 2025-26 | 62 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 34.8% | 27.9% | 77.8% |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 10.2 | 2.4 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 44.8% | 41.4% | 89.5% |
| 2023-24 | 66 | 12.0 | 2.7 | 7.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 48.9% | 41.4% | 80.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$515K
AAV
$515K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Tyus Jones's contract with the Denver Nuggets grades out as an excellent value contract, earning an A CVI grade. At $515K per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Tyus's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Point Guards. At 29, Tyus still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. Overall, this is one of the better-value deals in the NBA and the team should benefit from the surplus production.
Performance Analysis
Tyus Jones earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 744 career games, Tyus has averaged 7.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. Tyus's strongest metric is FG% at 4412.8, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 1.9, below the Point Guard median of 5.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Tyus ranks 48th in overall performance. Tyus will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Denver Nuggets.
Current Sentiment
Jones signed as a depth/backup option; media frames him as a reliable veteran fill-in. His C-grade performance suggests competent but unspectacular play drawing minimal attention. The $0.5M deal represents excellent value for a 10-year vet. Coverage emphasizes his role bolstering Nuggets' bench depth, not as a key contributor. Fans view him as acceptable insurance, neither exciting nor concerning heading into 2025-26.
Transaction History
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