History of Tyus Jones in Timeline

Tyus Jones is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He is known for his point guard skills and decision-making. Jones played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils, where he led the team to a National Championship in 2015 during his freshman year. He was recognized as the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. He is the older brother of fellow NBA player Tre Jones.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1976: Most assists without a turnover

On October 23, 2024, Tyus Jones debuted for the Suns 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: Carolina-Duke Rivalry Game Stats

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

May 10, 1996: Tyus Jones Birth

On May 10, 1996, Tyus Robert Jones was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

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1997: Cousin wins Gatorade Player of the year

In 1997, Tyus Jones' cousin Jared Nuness was named Minnesota Gatorade player of the year and runner-up for Minnesota Mr. Basketball.

2009: Varsity Starter for Apple Valley

In 2009, Tyus Jones earned the role as a varsity starter for Apple Valley High School as an eighth grader.

2010: Best point guard from Minnesota

In the summer after his 2010-11 freshman season, Tyus Jones was already being recognized as the best point guard from Minnesota since Khalid El-Amin.

July 2011: USA Basketball Invitation

In July 2011, Tyus Jones was invited to try out for the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship team at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was eventually selected to the team, which won the tournament.

2011: 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

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

August 16, 2012: Ranked player

On August 16, 2012, Sports Illustrated columnist Frank Burlison listed Tyus Jones as the second ranked basketball player in the national class of 2014, only behind Jahlil Okafor.

2012: 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 Victory

On January 5, 2013, at the Timberwolves Shootout at the Target Center, Tyus Jones led Apple Valley to overcome an 11-point deficit against Robbinsdale Cooper High School.

April 2013: Final School List

In April 2013, Tyus Jones listed his final seven schools, and there were rumors about the possibility of him and Jahlil Okafor attending the same school together.

September 4, 2013: Rivals.com Ranking Update

On September 4, 2013, Rivals.com updated their ranking and Jones slipped from 2nd to 5th and it was clarified that Okafor and Jones would visit Kansas and Duke together, but would visit Kentucky separately.

November 15, 2013: Commitment to Duke University

On November 15, 2013, Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor jointly announced their commitment to play for the Duke University men's basketball team on ESPNU, a decision hailed by ESPN's Adam Finkelstein as "making college basketball history".

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, before narrowing his choices down to Duke and Kansas. He then appeared on a radio show on WGVX-FM 105.1 Minneapolis on October 31, listing Kansas, Baylor and Duke as his top three schools.

2013: Under Armour Elite 24

In 2013, Tyus Jones was co-MVP for the Under Armour Elite 24 All-star game's winning team.

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' high school career.

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

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

April 12, 2014: Nike Hoop Summit Victory

On April 12, 2014, Tyus Jones contributed 13 points, 6 assists, and 5 steals in an 84–73 Team USA Nike Hoops Summit victory over the world team.

April 18, 2014: Jordan Brand Classic Double-Double

On April 18, 2014, Tyus Jones posted the only double-double with 10 points, 12 assists, and 7 rebounds in the Jordan Brand Classic.

May 5, 2014: USA Basketball tryout invitation

On May 5, 2014, Tyus Jones was invited to tryout for the 12-member USA national team for the June 20–24, 2014 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.

2014: All-ACC honors

Following the 2014–15 season, 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: Joint Matriculation Commitment

In 2014, Jones reduced his list to Baylor, Kansas and Duke and was still committed to joint matriculation with Okafor.

2014: Recruiting Visits

In 2014, Jones took official visits to Baylor, Kentucky, Kansas, and Duke with Okafor.

2014: Duke University Commitment

In 2014, Tyus Jones committed to Duke University's men's basketball team and was selected for the USA Today second team All-USA Boys Basketball Team.

2014: MSHSL Class 4A Champion

In 2014, Tyus Jones led Apple Valley to the MSHSL Class 4A championship.

2014: Duke Blue Devils

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 a highly sought-after recruit, ranking 4th overall in ESPN's top 100. He was also selected for the 2014 USA Today second team All-USA Boys Basketball Team.

2014: High School Accolades

In 2014, Tyus Jones was a top 10 high school player, a state champion, a three-time Minnesota Associated Press Boys Basketball Player of the Year, a three-time Minnesota Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year, played in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game, Jordan Brand Classic, and Nike Hoop Summit, and won the skills competition at the McDonald's All-American Game and posted a double-double in the Jordan Brand Classic.

April 15, 2015: NBA Draft Announcement

On April 15, 2015, Tyus Jones announced that he would enter the 2015 NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.

July 7, 2015: Signs 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 traded to his hometown team.

2015: NBA Draft Entry

In 2015, Tyus Jones was named the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player, announced his entry into the NBA draft, and was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2016: NBA Summer League MVP

In 2016, Tyus Jones was named the MVP of the NBA Summer League.

April 12, 2017: Career-high assists

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

November 26, 2017: First NBA Start

On November 26, 2017, Tyus Jones had his first NBA start against the Phoenix Suns where he posted 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 recorded his first 10-point, 10-assist double double against the Sacramento Kings.

July 11, 2019: Signs with Grizzlies

On July 11, 2019, Tyus Jones signed a three-year deal worth $26.4 million with the Memphis Grizzlies.

2019: Timberwolves Trade

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

2019: Engaged to Carrie Yeakey

In 2019, Tyus Jones and his longtime girlfriend Carrie Yeakey were engaged.

2019: Signed with Memphis Grizzlies

In 2019, Tyus Jones signed with the Memphis Grizzlies during the offseason.

May 5, 2020: Birth of son

On May 5, 2020, Tyus Jones and his fiancée had a son named Tyus Jr.

2020: NBA assist to turnover ratio leader

Tyus Jones led the NBA in assists to turnover ratio for the 2019–20 season.

February 1, 2021: Career high assists

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

2021: Assist to turnover ratio record

In the 2021–22 season, Tyus Jones broke his own record with a 7.04 assist to turnover ratio.

February 15, 2022: Career High Points

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-signs with Grizzlies

On July 6, 2022, Tyus Jones re-signed with the Memphis 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 over his brother's San Antonio Spurs.

June 22, 2023: Traded to Wizards

On June 22, 2023, Tyus Jones was traded to the Washington Wizards as part of a three-team deal.

February 27, 2024: Career high Assists

On February 27, 2024, Tyus Jones posted a career-high 17 assists against the Golden State Warriors.

July 30, 2024: Signed with Phoenix Suns

On July 30, 2024, Tyus Jones signed with the Phoenix Suns, choosing their offer for the opportunity to play for a contending team as a starting point guard.

2024: Signed with Phoenix Suns

In 2024, Tyus Jones signed with the Phoenix Suns after playing for the Washington Wizards for one season, having previously been traded to the Wizards.