The Dallas Mavericks announced on Saturday that they have waived guard Tyus Jones to open up space on their roster. Jones, who joined the team in early February as part of a three-team trade, appeared in eight games with Dallas, starting twice. He averaged 3.9 points and 3.8 assists while playing 16.6 minutes per contest during his brief time with the Mavericks.
Background on Jones’ Acquisition and Performance
Tyus Jones was acquired by Dallas on February 5 alongside Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, and AJ Johnson in a trade that involved the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets. Since joining the Mavericks, Jones contributed as a backup guard in limited minutes while the team sought to optimize its lineup and future cap flexibility.
Roster Moves to Prioritize Ryan Nembhard’s Role
The decision to waive Jones was directly linked to the Mavericks securing two-way player Ryan Nembhard on a new two-year contract. Nembhard, who has started 17 games this season, has shown promising production with averages of 9.9 points, 6.1 assists, and a 44.4% success rate from beyond the arc. This move allows Dallas to maintain financial flexibility and preserve a valuable lottery pick in the upcoming summer draft.
The Mavericks waived veteran guard Tyus Jones to create roster space for Nembhard. Dallas will have financial flexibility and a lottery pick this summer — allowing his deal to provide optionality in Nembhard’s long-term future with the Mavericks. https://t.co/TjUGIMfpAS
– Shams Charania, Senior NBA Insider
Current Team Status and Future Outlook
Dallas currently holds a 21-38 record, placing them 12th in the Western Conference standings. While the season has been challenging, the Mavericks are making strategic roster adjustments. Waiving Jones in favor of Nembhard reflects the team’s cautious but hopeful approach to building for the future and balancing immediate competitiveness with long-term potential.
The Mavericks waived veteran guard Tyus Jones to create roster space for Nembhard. Dallas will have financial flexibility and a lottery pick this summer — allowing his deal to provide optionality in Nembhard's long-term future with the Mavericks. https://t.co/TjUGIMfpAS
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 28, 2026
