Tyus Jones

The Timberwolves decided not to match the offer sheet Tyus Jones signed with the Memphis Grizzlies which means Jones has left the organization after 3 seasons. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Timberwolves defeated Memphis 89-85 Thursday in an NBA Summer League playoff game in Las Vegas. The Wolves were seated 24th and Memphis was seated 8th. Tyus Jones led the Wolves with 24 points and 10 assists.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have recalled rookie point guard Tyus Jones from their NBA Development League affiliate. The move was made Tuesday, after Jones averaged 24.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 35.2 minutes over six games for the Idaho Stampede.

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Kentucky big man Karl-Anthony Towns first overall and traded back into the first round to select hometown guard Tyus Jones in a crazy night at the 2015 NBA Draft.

Apple Valley native Tyus Jones has declared for the NBA draft following a championship freshman season at Duke.

Boys Basketball: (Granite City Classic) Apple Valley 100, Rocori 74 (Tyus Jones led Apple Valley with 39 points, 8 assists and 7 steals)