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Bulls Secure Tre Jones on Three-Year Deal as Magic Add Tyus Jones

NBA front offices are targeting playmaking depth through early point guard signings

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan looks on against the Miami Heat in the fourth quarter during the Play-In Tournament at Kaseya Center on April 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida.
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Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones (21) drives against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Overview

  • The Chicago Bulls re-signed Tre Jones to a three-year, $24 million contract on June 30 during the legal tampering window, making him their top free-agency priority.
  • Jones averaged 11.5 points, 4.9 assists and shot 57.2 percent from the field over 18 games before a left-foot sprain ended his season, highlighting his efficiency as a pass-first guard.
  • Chicago lightened its backcourt earlier by trading Lonzo Ball and now plans further roster moves, including an extension for restricted free agent Josh Giddey and potential trades involving Coby White or Ayo Dosunmu.
  • The Orlando Magic bolstered their playmaking by signing veteran Tyus Jones to a one-year, $7 million deal, pairing him with Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs in their revamped guard rotation.
  • Both franchises moved aggressively in the opening hours of free agency to shore up point guard depth, underscoring a league-wide emphasis on court vision and ball security.