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.