By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 19:20 GMT, 28 February 2026 | Updated: 19:21 GMT, 28 February 2026
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks have waived point guard Tyus Jones, one of the players involved in the [three-team trade](https://apnews.com/article/wizards-mavericks-trade-anthony-davis-d36cf6b1a25c78429918df023ff65775) that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards.
The move announced Saturday gives Jones a chance to pursue a deal with a contender needing backcourt help. The 29-year-old made the playoffs three consecutive seasons with Memphis from 2021-23.
The Mavericks now have the flexibility to convert rookie point guard Ryan Nembhard to a standard contract. Nembhard is closing in on the maximum number of NBA games allowed for players on two-way deals.
Jones made two starts among eight appearances for the Mavericks, averaging 3.9 points and 3.8 assists in 16.6 minutes per game. He was traded by Orlando to Charlotte a day before going to Dallas in a three-team deal involving nine players before the trade deadline.
The best season for Jones was 2023-24 with Washington, when he averaged 12.0 points and 7.3 assists. He received votes for Sixth Man of the Year the previous two seasons with the Grizzlies.
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Dallas Mavericks' Tyus Jones controls the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Lily Dozier)
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