Guard Tyus Jones is averaging three points and 2.4 assists per game this season.
Charlotte added another player to its backcourt before moving elsewhere.
The Hornets acquired Tyus Jones and two second-round picks from the Orlando Magic for cash on Wednesday, but have since reportedly moved Jones back. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jones will be headed to the Dallas Mavericks along with forward Malachi Branum.
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The Charlotte Hornets are trading Tyus Jones to the Dallas Mavericks for Malachi Branum, sources told ESPN. The Mavericks have been interested in Jones this season and acquired him today. The Hornets have a $7 million trade exception.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 5, 2026
Initially, the Charlotte-Orlando trade worked out with the Magic sending Jones to the Hornets for cash consideration.
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It’s official: We acquired guard Tyus Jones and two second-round picks from the Orlando Magic in exchange for cash.
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— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 5, 2026
This season, Jones is averaging 3 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game for the Magic, as his role has been reduced from his starting role in 2024-25.
Charlotte has been busy heading into the trade deadline, reportedly adding Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. from the Chicago Bulls. in another transaction. hornets has also been added Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng replaces center Mason Plumlee.
Jones is off to Dallas, and the Mavs are building a team around star rookie Cooper Flagg. Dallas moved on from big man Anthony Davis. move him He was traded to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster trade on Wednesday.