Breaking: Free Agent Tyus Jones Signs Deal With Championship Contender

Just one day after being waived by the Dallas Mavericks, 11-year veteran Tyus Jones has landed a new gig, signing on with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of the season.

Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets, his agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management tells ESPN. A veteran point guard and ball handler to fill a need for the Nuggets' backcourt. pic.twitter.com/TH3Rmwonq1
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Denver was in need of a point guard to take over as backup to Jamal Murray, and to take some of the ball-handling and playmaking duties off Nikola Jokic.

Jones has proven himself to be a strong playmaker. The 29-year-old had three straight seasons before this one averaging double-digits in points and anywhere from five to seven assists per night.

More to come...