Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Slides to second unit in win
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Jones amassed 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and five assists across 23 minutes during Sunday's 123-119 victory over Atlanta.
Jones shifted back to the bench in the win, ceding his starting position to Ja Morant. It was only a matter of time until the Grizzlies opted to get their franchise player out there with the starters, putting a cap on Jones' overall appeal moving forward. He remains a name to consider when in need of assists and steals but as for what he has been able to do over the past few weeks, that is now a thing of the past.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Won't start Sunday
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Jones isn't starting Sunday's game against the Hawks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Ja Morant will make his return to the starting lineup Sunday after coming off the bench in his first two games following time away from the team, pushing Jones to his usual reserve role. Across 53 bench appearances this season, Jones is averaging 8.0 points, 3.9 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Goes 7-for-10 from field in win
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Jones finished Monday's 112-108 win over the Mavericks with 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six assists, two rebounds and one steal in 35 minutes.
After piling up 24 assists over his previous two games, Jones took a step back in that area Monday, but the efficiency he displayed from the field helped to make up for it. Jones has been a roster-worthy player in nearly every format for the past two weeks with averages of 16.3 points, 8.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.3 steals in 33.7 minutes in his nine games since ascending to a starting role, but his fantasy value is likely to take a significant hit as soon as Wednesday against the Rockets. Ja Morant is likely to return from his suspension to unseat Jones on the top unit Wednesday, but with Dillon Brooks in line to sit out the contest while serving a one-game ban, Jones may still be needed to fill minutes off the ball alongside Morant.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Ties career high in assists
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Jones finished Saturday's 133-119 victory over Golden State with 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and 14 assists across 30 minutes.
Jones was outstanding as Memphis' lead point guard, tying his career-high mark with 14 assists without turning the ball over. He chipped in 13 points on a 6-for-11 mark from the field to notch his eighth double-double of the campaign. Fantasy managers who swooped up Jones upon the news of Ja Morant's suspension have been reaping the rewards for the past two weeks, but the good times may soon come to an end. Morant could return next week, which would result in Jones returning to a reserve role.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Shines with triple-double
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Jones closed Friday's 126-120 overtime victory over San Antonio with 20 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 42 minutes.
The Grizzlies mounted the biggest comeback of the season against San Antonio, and Jones played a pivotal role in the win, notching a triple-double for the first time in 2022-23. Jones has thrived in a starting role with Ja Morant (suspension) sidelined, scoring in double digits in each of his seven outings with the first unit and averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 assists and 4.7 rebounds in that span. Jones should remain a strong play across all formats as long as Morant remains out.
Jones registered 11 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 112-108 victory over Dallas.
Jones made only two of five shots for four points in the first half but served as the primary facilitator for the Grizzlies' offense with seven assists entering the break. He added seven points in the second half, with four of them coming at the free-throw line, while dishing out another three dimes to finish with a game-high 10 assists on the night. Jones has now recorded a double-double in back-to-back games and in three of his last four. He's also scored in double figures in four straight, as he continues to thrive in the absence of Ja Morant due to continued personal time away from the team.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Posts double-double sans Morant
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Jones ended with 22 points (8-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, 11 assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 131-110 win over the Warriors.
Jones continues to excel with Ja Morant (suspension) away from the team. He's averaging 21.0 points, 8.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals with 51/47/89 shooting splits over his past three appearances (all starts), and despite increased usage, Jones has turned the ball over only three times, though all three of those came during Thursday's win.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Superb in relief
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Jones logged 25 points (9-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and five steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 135-129 loss to the Clippers.
Jones submitted a stellar double-double, lessening the sting of Ja Morant's (suspension) absence. There's no clear timetable for Morant's return, so Jones should be considered a streaming starter for the coming week in all formats.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Starting Sunday
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Jones is starting Sunday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Jones came off the bench in his last nine appearances, but his presence in Sunday's starting lineup isn't very surprising since Ja Morant is suspended for at least two games. Jones has averaged 18.8 points, 7.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 steals in 33.1 minutes per game over nine starts this year, and he'll likely continue to start as long as Morant is away from the team.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Scores 17 points off bench
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Jones ended Saturday's 112-94 win over Denver with 17 points (6-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt), two rebounds and five assists in 20 minutes.
Jones had a strong showing off the bench and scored in double digits for the first time since Jan. 29, clearing the 15-point plateau for the first time since Jan. 20 as well. Jones can deliver solid performances from time to time, but the fact that he plays backup to one of the best point guards in the league limits his fantasy upside considerably.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Minimal impact off bench
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Jones had zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three assists in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 victory over the Jazz.
Jones played 34 minutes in a start against the Raptors on Feb. 5 but has returned to the bench over his four appearances since then and hasn't had much of an impact as a reserve. He's been held scoreless in two of his last four outings and has averaged 2.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game over that stretch. As long as the Grizzlies' backcourt is at full strength, Jones doesn't have much fantasy relevance.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Back to bench
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Jones will return to the bench Tuesday against the Bulls, according to Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast
No surprises here with Ja Morant back in the lineup. Even as a reserve, Jones has been a serviceable fantasy asset for his production in assists and steals.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Stuffs stat sheet as starter
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Jones amassed nine points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 106-103 loss to the Raptors.
Though the wrist injury that kept Ja Morant on the bench Sunday isn't believed to be serious, Jones makes for an appealing streaming option for assists and steals any time the two-time All-Star is sidelined. Jones lived up to that reputation Sunday, and he's now averaging 18.8 points, 7.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 33.2 minutes over his nine starts this season. If Morant is sidelined again Tuesday against the Bulls, fantasy managers can activate Jones with confidence.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Draws spot start
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Jones will start Sunday's matchup against the Raptors, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.
With Ja Morant (wrist) out, Jones will draw his ninth start of the season. In his previous eight starts, the backup point guard has averaged 20.0 points, 7.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.4 steals in 33.0 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Nabs two steals in loss
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Jones closed Thursday's 128-113 loss to Cleveland with six points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and two steals over 24 minutes.
Jones had multiple steals for the fourth time in his past six games but failed to produce in the other categories. As long as Ja Morant is healthy, Jones will continue to play second fiddle when it comes to point guard minutes. He can be streamed in for anyone needing assists and steals, two categories that are not plentiful at this stage.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Posts solid line in spot start
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Jones totaled 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), eight assists, six rebounds and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 133-100 loss to Sacramento.
Jones started the contest in place of Ja Morant (ankle), and while the Duke product didn't have his best shooting performance, he made strong contributions as a rebounder, passer and defender. Jones also committed only one turnover, extending his streak of consecutive games with one or zero miscues to seven. The veteran point guard's ability to protect the ball certainly doesn't hurt his fantasy value, though his ceiling is limited while playing off the bench behind Morant.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Starting Monday
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Jones is starting Monday's contest against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
With Ja Morant (ankle) ruled out for Monday's contest, Jones will slide into his place in Memphis' starting lineup. Across Jones' seven starts this season, the 26-year-old is averaging 21.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 2.4 steals over 33.3 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Red-hot from deep Friday
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Jones ended Friday's 122-121 loss to the Lakers with 20 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and two assists over 20 minutes.
Jones played just 20 minutes in the loss, but he made the most of his time on the court with 20 points. The backup point guard got to that number with an impressive 4-for-6 shooting performance from deep and a 6-for-9 overall mark from the field. That was a considerable improvement over his previous three games, during which Jones averaged just 6.7 points on 26.9 percent shooting while going just 4-for-16 from three-point range.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Shifts to second unit
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Jones will return to the bench for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.
Jones was incredible over his past two games with Ja Morant (thigh) sidelined, logging 22.5 points, 6.0 assists and 3.5 steals across 34.5 minutes. However, with Morant back in action, Jones' playing time will certainly take a hit.
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Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Dazzles again in place of Morant
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Jones finished with 24 points (11-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six assists, three steals and three rebounds across 35 minutes in Monday's 121-113 win over the Spurs.
With Ja Morant (thigh) sidelined for the second game in a row, Jones got the opportunity to match up head-to-head with younger brother Tre Jones, the Spurs' starting point guard. Big brother got the better of his sibling, clearing 20 points for the second night in a row while leading the Grizzlies in assists and tying for the team lead in steals. Though he'll remain an elite streaming option for assists and steals any time Morant is sidelined, Jones will likely see his playing time take a major hit if Morant is back in action for the Grizzlies' rematch Wednesday with the Spurs.
