Tyus Jones is an American point guard who currently plays for the Washington Wizards. Born on May 10, 1996, Jones has solidified himself as one of the NBA's premier ball-handling point guards, known for his exceptional ball security and minimal turnovers.
Hailing from Apple Valley, Minnesota, Jones enjoyed a stellar five-star high school career, culminating in a one-season stint at Duke, where he played a huge role in leading the Blue Devils to the NCAA title. Jones earned the Most Outstanding Player award in the 2015 NCAA championship game.
Selected 24th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jones found his way to the Minnesota Timberwolves, his hometown team. For the next eight years, Jones carved out a niche for himself in the NBA by being a backup point guard behind the likes of Ricky Rubio and Jeff Teague, and later Ja Morant with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Even as a backup point guard, Jones’ performances stood out, as he earned recognition for being one of the league's best ball handlers. His ability to control the game and set up plays was evident in his breaking of the assist-to-turnover single-season record.
First, Jones made NBA history by posting an impressive 6.96 assist-to-turnover ratio with the Timberwolves. Later, in the 2021–22 season with the Memphis Grizzlies, he surpassed his own record with a remarkable 7.04 assists to turnover ratio.
In a significant move on June 22, 2023, Tyus Jones became part of a three-team deal, joining the Washington Wizards. In this blockbuster trade, Tyus Jones landed with the Washington Wizards, meanwhile, Kristaps Porziņģis was sent to the Boston Celtics, and Marcus Smart ended up with the Memphis Grizzlies. Now with the Washington Wizards, Tyus Jones brings his wealth of experience to the young team.
Tyus Jones Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022-23 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | ||
| 2023-24 | $14,000,000 | $14,000,000 | $14,000,000 |
How much is Tyus Jones getting paid?
Tyus Jones is set to earn $14,000,000 for the 2023/24 season.
According to Sportrac, on July 6, 2022, Jones signed a two-year, $29,000,000 guaranteed contract with his previous team Memphis Grizzlies. This deal ensured an average annual salary of $14,500,000 for Jones.
How much does Tyus Jones make in a minute?
Tyus Jones’ salary for the 2023/24 season is $14,000,000. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Tyus makes around $26.64 in a minute.
Tyus Jones Career Earnings
In his exciting nine-year career, Tyus Jones has earned approx. $47 million, up until the end of 2022-23 season. By the end of his current guaranteed contract, Jones will have earned over $61 million.
What are the terms of Tyus Jones’ contract?
Tyus Jones’ current contract does not have any terms. It is a straight forward two-year contract which will expire after the 2023/24 NBA season.
Jones will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 off season.
How much of the Tyus Jones contract is guaranteed?
With the current deal, Tyus Jones will earn a guaranteed $29,000,000, an annual average salary of $14,500,000.
Tyus Jones Contract History
These are all the contracts that Tyus Jones has signed in his career till now.
July 5, 2015
Tyus Jones signed a two-year, $2.62 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
July 11, 2019
Tyus Jones agreed to a three-year, $26.4 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
July 6, 2022
Tyus Jones agreed to a two-year, $29 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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FAQs
A. Tyus Jones will earn $14 million for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Tyus Jones hails from Burnsville, Minnesota, United States.
A. Tre Jones of the San Antonio Spurs is the younger brother of Tyus Jones.
A. Tyus Jones has played for three NBA teams in his career so far.
A. Tyus Jones’ weight is 88 kg, which is equal to 196 lbs.
A. Tyus Jones averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game in 80 games in the 2022/23 season.
