Mavericks Waive Tyus Jones After Brief Stint Following Anthony Davis Trade

Tyus Jones was once seen as a savvy addition for the Orlando Magic, a veteran point guard poised to bring stability to a team in need. However, after a trade to Charlotte and a quick re-routing to Dallas as part of the three-team deal involving Anthony Davis, it became clear that the fit wasn’t quite right. The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived Jones, a move that had been anticipated for several days.

During his time with the Mavericks, Jones appeared in eight games, starting in two, and averaged 3.9 points alongside 3.8 assists in 16.6 minutes per game. Despite his experience and ability to manage the floor, he struggled to carve out a significant role in Dallas.

The decision to part ways with Jones was largely driven by the Mavericks’ need to clear a roster spot in order to convert Ryan Nembhard’s two-way contract into a standard contract, as reported by Marc Stein. Nembhard has demonstrated his worthiness for the upgrade, further prompting the Mavericks to make this move.

Now a free agent, Jones will be eligible for playoff rosters, and it’s likely that another team will look to add his skill set as they gear up for the postseason. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are also weighing their options regarding Khris Middleton, who may face a buyout and subsequent waiver, leaving that decision in the hands of the seasoned forward.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.