Top 3 Landing Spots for Free Agent Tyus Jones

One of the top free agents still available on the market is point guard Tyus Jones. It's pretty surprising that he's still out there, after the strong season he had with the Washington Wizards in his first year as a full-time starter.

Tyus Jones will be a steal for whoever lands him in free agency...

Shot 41.4% from 3, 42.4% off the catch, 46.2% from the corner, 47.6% mid-range. 5th in NBA floater shot making, 33 AST% (97th %tile). 1.3 steals/75. 92nd %tile in loose ball recovery rate!

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Jones averaged 12 points and 7.3 assists per game while shooting 41.4% from three-point range. In addition, he shot 42.4% in catch-and-shoot threes and 46.2% from on corner threes.

Let's have a look at three teams that would be viable destinations for Jones, both from a money standpoint, as well as being able to offer him plenty of playing time.

Orlando Magic

The Magic made a nice move in landing free agent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for the shooting guard spot, but we believe they're still in the market for a solid point guard to pair up with Jalen Suggs. Cole Anthony's minutes and production have dipped over each of the past three seasons.

Brooklyn Nets

Having torn everything down to the studs and re-starting a rebuild from scratch, nothing would stand in the way of Jones taking on major minutes in the backcourt for the Nets. Yes, they have Dennis Schroder and Ben Simmons, but... let's get serious.

Detroit Pistons

Although Cade Cunningham is locked in as the starter at the point, the Pistons are clearly still in need of a steady backup point guard, and Jones could get some extra minutes in as a third guard as well.

Now, IF Jones is willing to take a less lucrative contract, there are a number of contenders that he could fill a huge role for, including the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets. All are in need of a backup (or in some cases, a starting) point guard, but all are pretty much limited to offering a contract in the minimum range.