Knicks Expected to Show Interest in Suns' Free Agent Guard

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Knicks Expected to Show Interest in Suns' Free Agent Guard originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau featured a playoff rotation that leaned heavily into his main contributors during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Knicks' need for depth is obvious. They will undoubtedly be looking to address that this offseason.
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One of the spots that could use a boost on the roster is adding a true backup point guard into the mix. The Knicks are reportedly working on that already.
The free agent market will offer an important battleground where New York can lay claim to a necessary upgrade. There will be a key name worth monitoring at the guard position.
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks.Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Trusted Knicks reporter Ian Begley was asked about the free agent targets for the team this offseason. One of the key names he had on his list that was worth monitoring was Tyus Jones.
Begley said, "You know, the Knicks, you look at what they have, they have this $5 million exception to offer free agents. They also have the veterans minimum exception. So they have some tools to go out there and talk to free agents with."
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The Knicks insider continued, "I think Tyus Jones is a name that I'm keeping an eye on because last summer there was mutual interest between the Knicks and Jones. Jones was even willing to take a pay cut to come to New York."
With the marriage between the reliable guard and Phoenix Suns not working out, Begley thought there would be every opportunity for the Knicks to reinsert themselves into the sweepstakes for Jones.
"He ended up choosing Phoenix, thinking it would be a very good situation for him. [It] didn't work out," the reporter said. "So he's back on the market. I do think the Knicks will take a look at the backup guard market there on free agency."
Jones has been a steady presence at the lead guard spot for every team he has been a part of. That would go a long way to boosting the Knicks' bench for the 2025-26 season.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.