Tyus Jones Re-Signs With Nuggets on One-Year Deal

Free agent guard Tyus Jones is re-signing with the Denver Nuggets on a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The report does not specify exact terms, but the deal will likely land at the veteran’s minimum, given Denver’s tight cap situation. The contract could also come partially or fully non-guaranteed.

 A career built on steady point guard play

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Jones with the 24th overall pick in the 2015 draft. He spent his first four seasons there before moving on to four years with the Memphis Grizzlies. During that stretch, Jones earned a reputation as one of the top backup point guards in the league.

However, his recent seasons have looked different. Jones has bounced between multiple teams and struggled to find consistent form in 2025 to 2026.

A difficult season split across three teams

Jones appeared in 67 total games this past season, splitting time between Orlando, Dallas and Denver. He averaged just 14.6 minutes per game, along with 3.0 points, 2.4 assists and 1.1 rebounds on shooting splits of .349 from the field, .292 from three and .778 from the free throw line.

Despite the modest numbers, Jones did see the postseason. He appeared in three playoff games with the Nuggets, who fell in the first round to the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games.

 Filling a need in Denver’s backcourt

The Nuggets needed a backup point guard after declining their option on Jalen Pickett, leaving no clear depth behind starter Jamal Murray. Re-signing Jones solves that problem heading into next season.

According to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, head coach David Adelman speaks highly of the 30 year old guard. Adelman reportedly valued what Jones brought to the team during the playoffs, even in a limited role.

A track record worth remembering

Jones didn’t play to his usual standard last season, but his career numbers tell a different story. During the 2024 to 2025 season with the Phoenix Suns, he averaged 10.2 points, 5.3 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 0.9 steals across 81 games. He also shot an efficient .448 from the field, .414 from three and .895 from the free throw line while playing 26.8 minutes per night.

At 6 feet tall, Jones faces clear defensive limitations as one of the smaller players in the league. Still, he remains known for taking care of the basketball. In fact, he has led the NBA in assist to turnover ratio multiple times throughout his career.

 What the deal means financially

If Jones receives the expected minimum salary contract, he will earn approximately $3.88 million next season. Meanwhile, the Nuggets will carry a cap hit of just $2.45 million, a manageable number for a team already working within tight financial constraints.

As Denver continues shaping its roster for the upcoming season, bringing back a familiar, steady presence like Jones gives the coaching staff a reliable option behind Murray, even as the team looks to build on last season’s playoff run.

Source: Hoops Rumors.