Suns' Tyus Jones: Nearly perfect from field Sunday
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Jones produced 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes during Sunday's 116-109 win over the Trail Blazers.
Jones has been remarkably consistent for the Suns over the last few weeks despite holding a secondary role on offense behind the star trio of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal (knee). The veteran floor general has scored in double digits in eight games in a row and has eclipsed the 15-point plateau five times in that stretch. He's also averaging 7.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds per contest in that eight-game stretch, so he's doing more than just scoring at an efficient rate (59.5 percent from the floor, 58.7 percent from three in those eight appearances).
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Suns' Tyus Jones: Double-double in Friday's win
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Jones logged 19 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and 11 assists in 32 minutes during Friday's 134-126 win over the Jazz.
It's the fourth double-double of the season for the point guard, and all of them have come in the last 11 games. Over that stretch, Jones is averaging 15.0 points, 7.9 assists, 2.9 threes, 2.5 boards and 1.5 steals while shooting 51.7 percent from the floor, 49.2 percent from long distance and 90.0 percent from the charity stripe.
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Suns' Tyus Jones: Nails five triples in defeat
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Jones contributed 21 points (7-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and six assists across 34 minutes during Sunday's 115-110 loss to the Magic.
With his 21-point showing Sunday, Jones fell one point shy of his season-high scoring mark set during a Nov. 10 loss to the Kings. He's now hit double-digit scoring figures in nine of his last 10 contests, a span in which Jones is averaging 14.6 points, 7.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.7 three-pointers in 32.3 minutes per game. The veteran floor general should remain a solid source of points, dimes, triples and steals with strong shooting splits for fantasy managers as a facilitator for the likes of Devin Booker and Bradley Beal in Phoenix's starting lineup, and he'll continue to experience an uptick in usage while Kevin Durant (ankle) sits on the shelf.
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Suns' Tyus Jones: Posts 16 points in victory
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Jones amassed 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and four assists in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 104-93 win over the Spurs.
Jones' assist totals weren't great in the win, but his shot volume has aided his production significantly. It can be difficult to get your target share when the roster is packed with elite talent, but Jones is having one of the most productive seasons of his 10-year career as Phoenix's starting point guard. He's averaging 11.7 points and 7.1 assists per game.
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Suns' Tyus Jones: Sniffs double-double
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Jones produced 19 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and nine assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 113-105 victory over the Warriors.
Jones had an impressive performance Saturday, and he's been playing at a high level of late. The 10-year veteran has scored in double digits in five of his last six appearances while also dishing out nine or more dimes four times in that span. He's exceeded expectations this season, and he's rewarding fantasy managers who trusted in him in standard formats, as he's managed to remain in a starting role while enjoying a decent usage rate considering he often shares the floor with ball-dominant players such as Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal (calf).
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Suns' Tyus Jones: Hands out 12 assists
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Jones racked up 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds and 12 assists across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 127-117 loss to the Nets.
The 12 assists were a season-high mark for Jones, who has handed 10 or more dimes in three of his last five appearances. He's making an impact as a playmaker in an offense that features three high-usage players in Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Given that he has a minor role in the offensive scheme from a scoring perspective, Jones' fantasy value will be tied to what he can do as a playmaker rather than what he can do as a scoring weapon. Over his last five appearances, Jones is averaging 12.8 points and 9.4 assists per game.
Jones closed with eight points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, six assists and five steals across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 127-100 victory over the Lakers.
With Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal back in the mix, it's inevitable that Jones will see lower usage rates going forward. This was Jones' seventh game of his career with at least five steals, and he'll continue to be a hold in most fantasy formats for his playmaking and elite steal rate going forward.
Suns' Tyus Jones: Drops second double-double in loss
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Jones posted 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 10 assists, three rebounds and two steals in Wednesday's 138-122 loss to the Knicks.
Jones turned in his second double-double and his third game with double-digit assists this season. He is averaging 11.8 points, 7.8 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 0.8 steals across 32.3 minutes in his last six games.
Jones totaled 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 assists, five rebounds and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
Jones tallied a game-high 11 assists, tying his previous season high from Oct. 31 against the Clippers. The point guard had a decent bounce-back outing against the Timberwolves after posting seven points and shooting 2-for-8 from the field in Friday's loss to the Thunder. Through 14 regular-season appearances, the 28-year-old has averaged 10.6 points, 6.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 32.5 minutes per game.
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Suns' Tyus Jones: Season-high 22 points
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Jones finished with 22 points (8-14 FG, 6-10 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 127-118 overtime loss to the Kings.
Jones caught fire from deep en route to season highs in points and made three-pointers, but his increased scoring came at the detriment of his playmaking, as he tied his season-low mark in assists. Through 10 appearances, the veteran guard has averaged 11.0 points, 6.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 32.4 minutes per game.
Jones ended with 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 103-97 win over the Trail Blazers.
Jones scored a season-high 15 points in this contest, but as often happens with him, Jones' impact on the boxscore goes well beyond his scoring figures. This was his first game with at least 10 points, five boards and five dimes, and he's been doing a good job as the starting point guard in a star-studded offense. He's averaging 10.3 points and 6.8 assists per game to open the campaign.
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Suns' Tyus Jones: Team-high 11 assists Thursday
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Jones chipped in seven points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 11 assists and three rebounds across 33 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 victory over the Clippers.
Jones led the Suns with a team-high 11 assists Thursday. The 28-year-old has been a significant part of the lineup, playing 30-plus minutes in every game and dishing out seven or more assists three times. Through five regular-season outings, Jones has averaged 9.4 points, 7.0 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals-plus-blocks while shooting 46.3 percent from the floor across 32.4 minutes per game.
Suns' Tyus Jones: Dishes out eight assists in opener
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Jones provided 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 116-113 overtime victory over the Clippers.
Jones compiled an efficient stat line, premiering as the team's new point guard. Things didn't work out with the Wizards, but he joined a team without a true point guard and is set for a fresh start with a contender. Jones has no shortage of options at his disposal, so he should start racking up assists at a good clip with the Suns. While his scoring might be lacking amid his prolific teammates, he's a great option if you're looking for a sleeper dime-dropper.
