Denver Nuggets Sign Veteran Point Guard Tyus Jones

Jones joins Nuggets rotation as backup to Jamal Murray ahead of playoff push

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:58pm

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The Denver Nuggets have signed veteran point guard Tyus Jones to bolster their backcourt depth for the upcoming NBA playoffs. Jones, a 10-year NBA veteran out of Duke University, was recently waived by the Dallas Mavericks after being traded twice prior to the trade deadline. He is expected to provide valuable minutes behind Nuggets star Jamal Murray as the team makes a postseason run.

Why it matters

The Nuggets have been dealing with injuries to key players like Murray and Christian Braun, so adding an experienced floor general like Jones gives them more flexibility and options in the backcourt. Jones' playmaking and ball-handling skills could prove crucial in the playoffs, especially if the Nuggets face extended absences from their starting point guard.

The details

Jones, 29, has appeared in 56 games this season across stints with the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks, averaging 3.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 15.8 minutes per contest. He is expected to provide depth behind Jamal Murray and could see increased playing time if the Nuggets continue to deal with injury issues in the backcourt.

  • Jones was waived by the Mavericks on Friday, March 1, 2026.
  • The Nuggets signed Jones on Monday, March 4, 2026, ahead of the playoff push.

The players

Tyus Jones

A 10-year NBA veteran point guard out of Duke University, Jones has played for the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks this season before being waived and signing with the Denver Nuggets.

Jamal Murray

The Nuggets' starting point guard and one of the team's star players, Murray has dealt with injuries this season but is expected to be a key part of Denver's playoff rotation.

Christian Braun

A second-year guard for the Nuggets who has also missed time due to injury, Braun's absence has created a need for additional backcourt depth that Jones is expected to help fill.

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What they’re saying

“Tyus is a veteran point guard who will bring valuable experience and playmaking to our second unit. His ability to control the pace of the game and make smart decisions with the ball will be a great asset as we make our playoff push.”

— Michael Malone, Head Coach, Denver Nuggets

What’s next

Jones is expected to be available for the Nuggets' first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, providing depth and experience off the bench as Denver looks to make a deep postseason run.

The takeaway

The addition of Tyus Jones gives the Nuggets a proven veteran point guard to complement Jamal Murray and provide insurance in the backcourt as the team gears up for the playoffs. Jones' playmaking and decision-making could be crucial in helping Denver navigate the postseason, especially if they continue to deal with injury issues.