Mavericks Waive Veteran Guard Tyus Jones

Jones to enter buyout market and join a contending team

Feb. 28, 2026 at 5:56am

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The Dallas Mavericks have decided to waive veteran point guard Tyus Jones, allowing him to enter the buyout market and join a playoff-contending organization. Jones, 29, was acquired by the Mavericks at the trade deadline in a deal with the Charlotte Hornets, but he has now approached the team to express his desire for a buyout.

Why it matters

The Mavericks' decision to waive Jones opens up a roster spot for the team, potentially allowing them to convert two-way guard Ryan Nembhard to a standard NBA contract. Jones' move to the buyout market also gives him the opportunity to join a playoff-contending team for the remainder of the season.

The details

The Mavericks acquired Jones from the Charlotte Hornets at the trade deadline, but the 11-year veteran has now requested a buyout from the team. Jones initially seemed likely to finish out the 2025-26 season with the Mavericks before entering unrestricted free agency in the summer, but he has now approached the team to express his desire to join a playoff-contending organization.

  • The Mavericks acquired Tyus Jones at the 2026 NBA trade deadline.

The players

Tyus Jones

A 29-year-old veteran point guard who was recently acquired by the Dallas Mavericks.

Ryan Nembhard

A two-way guard for the Dallas Mavericks who could now have a path to a standard NBA contract.

Charlotte Hornets

The team that traded Tyus Jones to the Dallas Mavericks at the 2026 NBA trade deadline.

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What they’re saying

“Jones' decision to hit the NBA buyout market was first reported by Marc Stein.”

— Marc Stein (ClutchPoints)

What’s next

The Mavericks will now have an open roster spot, which could allow them to convert two-way guard Ryan Nembhard to a standard NBA contract.

The takeaway

The Mavericks' decision to waive Tyus Jones and allow him to enter the buyout market shows their willingness to be flexible and make roster moves that could benefit both the team and the player. This move could have implications for the Mavericks' roster and their pursuit of a playoff spot in the Western Conference.