Tyus Jones Out for Suns Due to Illness

Tyus Jones Out for Suns Due to Illness

Tyus Jones, the Phoenix Suns point guard, is out due to an illness. He will not be playing in the upcoming games for the team. The illness started affecting him on January 4th, and he has been unable to participate since then.

What It Means

This absence impacts both Tyus Jones and the Phoenix Suns. Jones has been a key player for the team, averaging 12.6 points per game this season. He also contributes with 6.3 assists per game and shoots at a high percentage from beyond the arc with a 43.5% success rate.

The Suns will need to rely on their backup point guards during his absence. Monte Morris and TyTy Washington Jr. are next in line on the depth chart. Morris averages 5.5 points per game, while Washington Jr. contributes 2.7 points per game. The team will look to them to fill in until Jones can return.