June 30, 2025
ANALYSISThe veteran point guard will provide the Magic with backcourt depth, competing with
Anthony Black for minutes at the point behind
Jalen Suggs (knee). Jones appeared in 81 regular-season games (58 starts) in 2024-25, averaging 10.2 points, 5.3 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers across 26.8 minutes per contest. He also shot a career-high-tying 41.4 percent from beyond the arc. Jones is a capable facilitator who will help take some of the playmaking load off the club's top options --
Paolo Banchero,
Franz Wagner,
Desmond Bane and Suggs.