One NBA writer proposes that the Miami Heat acquire Tyus Jones from the Washington Wizards in a bold deal. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report suggested the following trade idea between the Heat and Wizards:
Miami Heat Receive: PG Tyus Jones
Washington Wizards Receive: F Duncan Robinson, 2028 first-round pick (top-10-protected)
The Heat were strongly linked in trade rumors to various star players this offseason but never managed to pull off a trade. By acquiring Jones, the team would add him to a starting lineup that includes Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro while allowing Kyle Lowry to come off the bench.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Tyus Jones, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat Updates
With a steady-handed approach to initiating offense and taking what the defense gives, Jones appeared in 80 games for the Memphis Grizzlies last season. He averaged 10.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists while shooting 43.8% from the field, 37.1% from beyond the arc, and 80.0% from the free-throw line.
The Grizzlies traded Jones to the Wizards this offseason. Jones, 27, has career NBA averages of 6.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Grizzlies.
The Heat missed out on Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday this offseason. Jones isn’t a star like Lillard and Holiday, but he’s a quality guard with a rapport with Miami small forward Jimmy Butler, as the two were teammates on the Timberwolves. Jones is one of the top passers in the NBA. He has 2,108 assists and only 400 turnovers in 535 games.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Tyus Jones, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat Updates
The Heat, who lost to the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals in five games, could start Jones, Tyler Herro, Butler, Kevin Love, and Bam Adebayo if Miami’s front office figured out a way to acquire Jones from Washington.
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