The Dallas Mavericks have waived guard Tyus Jones, shortly after acquiring him as part of the multi-team deal involving Anthony Davis. Jones, who initially signed with Orlando aiming to provide veteran leadership at point guard, struggled to make a significant impact on the court. After being traded to Charlotte, he was quickly rerouted to Dallas, where his stay was brief.
Performance and Roster Adjustments Prompt Decision
Jones appeared in eight games for Dallas, including two starts, averaging 3.9 points and 3.8 assists in roughly 16.6 minutes per contest. The Mavericks sought to clear a roster spot to upgrade Ryan Nembhard’s two-way contract to a standard deal, a move supported by Nembhard’s promising play, according to reports from Marc Stein. This roster flexibility was a key factor behind Jones’s release.
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived guard Tyus Jones. Jones (6-0, 196) appeared in eight games (two starts) with the Mavericks and averaged 3.9 points and 3.8 assists in 16.6 minutes per game.— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) February 28, 2026
Future Prospects and Additional Roster Moves
As a free agent now eligible for playoff rosters, Jones is expected to attract interest from other teams seeking depth at point guard. Meanwhile, Dallas is also considering options concerning veteran Khris Middleton, including a potential buyout and release, though that outcome remains undecided and depends on Middleton’s preferences. This sequence of moves underscores the ongoing roster reconfiguration linked to the Anthony Davis trade impact for the Mavericks.
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived guard Tyus Jones.
Jones (6-0, 196) appeared in eight games (two starts) with the Mavericks and averaged 3.9 points and 3.8 assists in 16.6 minutes per game.
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) February 28, 2026
The Mavericks are waiving recently acquired guard Tyus Jones, @TheSteinLine has learned.
The move will allow Jones to seek out a playoff team and open up a roster spot for Dallas to explore its late-season options … including converting Ryan Nembhard to a standard NBA deal.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 28, 2026
