History of Tyus Jones in Timeline

Tyus Jones is an American professional basketball player currently with the Dallas Mavericks. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils, winning the 2014-15 National Championship. Jones previously played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards, before landing with the Suns in 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1976: Most Assists without Turnover

In 2024, Tyus Jones debuted for the Suns on October 23 against the Los Angeles Clippers with an eight-assist/zero-turnover performance, which was the most assists without a turnover by a Sun in a debut since the 1976 ABA–NBA merger.

1983: First Player with 22 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds

In the 1983-84 season, Tyus Jones became the first player to tally 22 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds since assists became official stats in 1983-84.

May 10, 1996: Tyus Jones's Birth

On May 10, 1996, Tyus Robert Jones was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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1997: Cousin was Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year

In 1997, Tyus Jones' cousin Jared Nuness was named the Minnesota Gatorade player of the year and runner-up for Minnesota Mr. Basketball, showcasing the strong basketball heritage in his family.

2009: Varsity Starter and Recruiting Letter

In 2009, Tyus Jones became a varsity starter for Apple Valley High School as an eighth-grader, averaging 16.8 points and 8.1 assists per game, and received his first recruiting letter from USC.

2010: Best point guard since Khalid El-Amin

By the summer after his 2010-11 freshman season, Tyus Jones was described as the best point guard from the state of Minnesota since Khalid El-Amin.

July 2011: Selection to FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship Team

In July 2011, Tyus Jones was invited to try out for the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship team and was eventually selected, leading Team USA to win the tournament. By the end of the month, he had offers from Minnesota and Baylor.

2011: Gold at FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship

In 2011, Tyus Jones helped USA Basketball win gold at the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship, leading the team with 28 assists.

July 8, 2012: FIBA Under-17 World Championship Victory

On July 8, 2012, Tyus Jones and Team USA went undefeated in 8 games at the 2012 FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Kaunas, Lithuania.

August 16, 2012: Ranked Among Top Players

On August 16, 2012, Tyus Jones was ranked second to Jahlil Okafor by Sports Illustrated columnist Frank Burlison among the national class of 2014's top-ranked basketball players.

2012: Gold at FIBA Under-17 World Championship

In 2012, Tyus Jones helped USA Basketball win gold at the FIBA Under-17 World Championship, leading the team with 43 assists.

January 5, 2013: Timberwolves Shootout Performance

On January 5, 2013, at the Timberwolves Shootout, Tyus Jones led Apple Valley on a 31-9 run to overcome an 11-point deficit against Robbinsdale Cooper High School.

April 2013: College Matriculation Possibilities

In April 2013, speculation arose about Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor potentially attending the same school as a package deal.

September 4, 2013: Rivals.com Ranking Update

On September 4, 2013, Rivals.com updated their ranking, with Tyus Jones slipping from 2nd to 5th. He and Okafor, considered a package deal, planned joint visits to Kansas and Duke.

November 15, 2013: Commitment to Duke

On November 15, 2013, Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor jointly announced their commitment to the Duke University men's basketball team on ESPNU.

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2013: Official visits to universities

In 2013, Tyus Jones made official visits to Baylor on August 31, Kentucky on September 2, Kansas on October 19, and Duke on October 26, as part of his college recruitment process.

2013: Under Armour Elite 24 All-star game

In 2013, Tyus Jones was co-MVP for the winning team in the Under Armour Elite 24 All-star game. He also scheduled official visits to Baylor, Kentucky, Kansas, and Duke.

March 6, 2014: Loss in Class 4A Section 3 Championship

On March 6, 2014, Apple Valley lost to Cretin-Derham Hall High School in double overtime in the Class 4A Section 3 championship, ending Tyus Jones's high school career despite his 35 points.

April 2, 2014: McDonald's All-American Game Performance

On April 2, 2014, in the McDonald's All-American Game, Tyus Jones posted 7 points and a game-high 10 assists.

April 12, 2014: Nike Hoop Summit Victory

On April 12, 2014, Tyus Jones contributed 13 points, 6 assists, and 5 steals in Team USA's Nike Hoop Summit victory.

April 18, 2014: Jordan Brand Classic Performance

On April 18, 2014, Tyus Jones recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 assists in the Jordan Brand Classic.

May 5, 2014: USA Basketball tryout invitation

On May 5, 2014, Tyus Jones was among the 21 athletes invited to tryout for the 12-member USA national team for the 2014 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.

2014: All-ACC third team selection

Following the 2014–15 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season, Tyus Jones was named to the All-ACC third team and was among a trio that was the first to be selected to the All-ACC Freshman first team.

2014: Rivals.com Class Ranking

In 2014, Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor were ranked #1 and #2 respectively in the Rivals.com class.

2014: Debut with Duke

In 2014, Tyus Jones debuted with 15 points and 7 assists against Presbyterian on November 14. He also posted 17 points against #19 Michigan State on November 18.

2014: MSHSL Class 4A Championship

In 2014, Tyus Jones led Apple Valley to the MSHSL Class 4A championship and was named on the Associated Press All-State team.

2014: Duke Blue Devils freshman season

In 2014, Tyus Jones played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils in his freshman season.

2014: Sought after recruit

In 2014, Tyus Jones was ranked 4th overall in ESPN's top 100 and was a USA Today second team All-USA Boys Basketball Team selection. He also had scholarship offers from several universities.

2014: High School Ranking and Achievements

In 2014, Tyus Jones was ranked among the top 10 high school players nationally by Rivals.com, Scout.com, and ESPN. He participated in the 2014 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, 2014 Jordan Brand Classic, and the 2014 Nike Hoop Summit, winning the skills competition at the McDonald's game and posting a double-double at the Jordan Brand Classic.

2014: Selection to the All-USA Boys Basketball Team

In 2014, Tyus Jones was selected for the USA Today second team All-USA Boys Basketball Team.

2014: Cancelled Visit to Kentucky

In 2014, after Tyler Ulis committed to Kentucky, Tyus Jones canceled his visit to Kentucky.

April 15, 2015: NBA draft declaration

On April 15, 2015, Tyus Jones announced his decision to enter the 2015 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

July 7, 2015: Signed with Timberwolves

On July 7, 2015, Tyus Jones signed his rookie scale contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves after being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers and then traded.

2015: NCAA Championship and NBA Draft Entry

In 2015, Tyus Jones won the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player award and subsequently entered the 2015 NBA draft.

2016: NBA Summer League MVP

Tyus Jones was named the MVP of the 2016 NBA Summer League, marking a significant achievement in his early NBA career.

April 12, 2017: Career-high assists against Houston Rockets

On April 12, 2017, Tyus Jones posted a career-high with 16 assists in the regular season finale against the Houston Rockets.

November 26, 2017: First NBA start

On November 26, 2017, Tyus Jones made his first career NBA start against the Phoenix Suns, posting a career-high seven steals and a career-high tying two blocked shots.

December 17, 2018: First double-double

On December 17, 2018, Tyus Jones posted his first 10-point, 10-assist double double against the Sacramento Kings.

July 11, 2019: Signed with Grizzlies

On July 11, 2019, Tyus Jones signed a three-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies after the Timberwolves declined to match the offer sheet.

2019: Traded Draft Rights

In 2015, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Tyus Jones' draft rights to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for a 2019 second round draft pick and the draft rights to Cedi Osman and Rakeem Christmas.

2019: Signing with the Memphis Grizzlies

In 2019, Tyus Jones signed with the Memphis Grizzlies in the offseason, after playing four seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2019: Engagement to Carrie Yeakey

Tyus Jones got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Carrie Yeakey before the 2019-20 NBA season, marking a significant step in their relationship.

May 5, 2020: Birth of son, Tyus Jr.

On May 5, 2020, Tyus Jones and his fiancée Carrie Yeakey welcomed their son, Tyus Jr., into the world.

2020: NBA assists to turnover ratio leader

Tyus Jones repeated as NBA assists to turnover ratio leader for the 2019–20 season and also for the 2020–21 season.

February 1, 2021: Career-high 14 assists

On February 1, 2021, Tyus Jones posted a career-high 14 assists against the San Antonio Spurs.

2021: Continued NBA Assist-to-Turnover Dominance

In the 2021-22 season, Tyus Jones broke his own NBA single-season assist to turnover ratio record (7.04) and continued to lead the league for a fourth consecutive year with the Memphis Grizzlies.

2021: Broke own assists to turnover ratio

Tyus Jones broke his own record in the 2021–22 season with a 7.04 assist to turnover ratio. The 2021–22 Grizzlies went 20–5 in regular season games with Morant sidelined, and Jones started 23 of those 25 games.

February 15, 2022: Career-high points against Pelicans

On February 15, 2022, with Ja Morant sidelined, Tyus Jones started and posted a career-high 27 points against the New Orleans Pelicans.

July 6, 2022: Re-signed with Grizzlies

On July 6, 2022, Tyus Jones re-signed with the Grizzlies on a two-year, $30 million contract.

March 17, 2023: First NBA triple-double

On March 17, 2023, Tyus Jones recorded his first NBA career triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in an overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs.