The Phoenix Suns, coming off a disappointing 2023-24 season, are already making moves to revamp their team for the upcoming season. The first big change came with the firing of head coach Frank Vogel, who was replaced by five-time champion coach Mike Budenholzer. The Suns also added former NBA players Brent Barry and James Posey to Budenholzer’s coaching staff.
In terms of the roster, the Suns added veterans like Monte Morris and Mason Plumlee to the mix. However, it seems that the Suns are not done yet. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports, the team is showing interest in free agent guard Tyus Jones.
The pursuit of Jones by the Suns has not gone unnoticed by other teams in the league. The New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Miami Heat have all been linked to Jones as well. However, it appears that these teams may no longer be in the running for Jones’s services.
The Knicks recently signed guard Cameron Payne to a minimum contract, which likely takes them out of the running for Jones. The Clippers also made a move by acquiring Kris Dunn, effectively removing them from consideration for Jones. Despite earlier reports, the Clippers were never actually in the running for Jones, according to The Athletic’s Law Murray.
For the Miami Heat, adding Jones seems unlikely due to financial constraints. ESPN’s Bobby Marks pointed out that Duncan Robinson’s contract is hindering the Heat’s ability to add new players this offseason. This contract was a major factor in the Heat missing out on DeMar DeRozan and will likely prevent them from pursuing Jones as well.
Overall, the pursuit of Tyus Jones by the Phoenix Suns has created buzz around the league. With other teams bowing out of the race for Jones, it will be interesting to see if the Suns can successfully land the former first-round point guard to bolster their roster for the upcoming season.
