[Source](https://sports.yahoo.com/portland-is-determined-to-improve-around-damian-lillard-and-holds-interest-in-bam-adebayo-145358329.html)
> One of the more interesting names on the trade market is Memphis point guard Tyus Jones. The Duke product has emerged as one of, if not the top reserve floor generals in the league, providing the Grizzlies with starter-level production whenever Memphis All-Star Ja Morant has been unavailable during their shared Grizzlies tenure. Jones could prove to be a valuable piece for Memphis after Morant was handed a 25-game suspension for what the NBA labeled conduct detrimental to the league. The Grizzlies, however, are exploring trade opportunities to help Jones land a full-time starting position elsewhere, league sources told Yahoo Sports, while Memphis has prioritized upgrading the team’s wing depth. Small forward Dillon Brooks is expected to sign elsewhere in free agency, where Houston continues to be the destination most often mentioned for Brooks by league personnel.
>Jones had discussions with San Antonio last summer, sources said, before he re-signed with Memphis on a two-year, $29 million deal. The Spurs no longer appear to be a viable destination for Jones after his younger brother, Tre, emerged as San Antonio’s starting point guard last season ahead of his unrestricted free agency later this month. If Fred VanVleet heads elsewhere on the open market, would Tyus Jones plus draft capital be enough for Toronto to part with OG Anunoby? The Raptors are still said to be holding a steep asking price for their prized forward.
If there was a route to be more competitive I think Tyus is our best bet…
by MildlyPaleMango
5 Comments
If we’re not blowing it up, I’d love to add him – but what sort of deal makes sense? If they want wing depth from our roster, and we’re not giving up Zach, DeMar, or Pat, these are the options:
* Javonte Green (S&T)
* Derrick Jones
* Dalen Terry
Would y’all trade DeRozan for Tyus and Luke Kennard?
Jones/Beverley/C. Jones
LaVine/White/Dosunmu
Kennard/Caruso/Terry
Williams/Green/DJJ
Vucevic/Drummond/Simonovic
Tyus is about as close to a wet dream as we can get this summer.
Memphis is a team that might actually want Demar. Damn that roster is in serious need of veteran leadership. I actually think he’d be a great presence for Ja. I don’t know every other contract out there, but you’d have to think Demar is one of the best available option in terms of players who are readily available, accomplished and well-respected across the league, will be a great locker room presence presence, and also be on an expiring deal so as to not handcuff the team going forward.
Sadly if we get Tyus, I doubt we keep Coby. Dude wants and showed he’s deserving of a starting role