Apr 3, 2026
Tyus Jones Signs with Denver Nuggets, Boosts Playoff Depth
Merlin sees Denver quietly bolstering its backcourt, signing veteran point guard Tyus Jones after he was waived by Dallas. The 11th-year floor general arrives as trusted insurance behind Jamal Murray, a steady hand who can start if Murray misses time. At 37-24 and fifth in the West, the Nuggets gain a calm, veteran presence for the playoff grind. Merlin knows Jones from many courts: low turnovers, tidy playmaking, and playoff poise that soothes second-unit chaos. He will not replace Murray’s scoring, but his steady command of the offense can preserve leads and steady playoff possessions. In a team built around Nikola Jokić and Murray, reliable depth like this often shows up when margins are smallest.
🧙♂️ Merlin’s Prediction
1-sentence forecast (“Odds of Denver reaching the NBA Finals this season: 35%.”)
