Nuggets Add Tyus Jones For Playoff Push

Merlin sees Denver adding veteran point guard Tyus Jones after he was waived by the Mavericks. Jones, in his 11th NBA season and averaging 7.3 points and 4.3 assists, will slide into the backup role behind Jamal Murray and serve as insurance if Murray misses time. The move boosts the Nuggets’ backcourt depth as they sit 37-24 and push toward another postseason run. Merlin notes Jones is a steady, experienced floor general who has logged stops in Minnesota, Memphis, Washington, Phoenix, Orlando, and Dallas. He may not steal headlines, but his calm command can preserve Denver’s rhythm when the starters rest or brooms are needed in tight games. In short, he is the kind of veteran cover that keeps title hopes intact when injuries loom.