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Tre Jones

Guard · Chicago Bulls · 6'1", 190 lb · Born Jan 8, 2000 · Apple Valley, Minnesota · Drafted 41st overall, 2020
ACC POY & DPOY (2020)Defensive guardDukeFloor general
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In short

Tre Jones is a 6-foot-1 defensive point guard for the Chicago Bulls — a pass-first, defense-minded floor general drafted 41st in 2020 out of Duke, where he was ACC Player and Defensive Player of the Year. After four-plus seasons in San Antonio he was traded to Chicago in 2025. He is the younger brother of NBA guard Tyus Jones.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceThu, Nov 12
vsCleveland CavaliersAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
14.1
range 11.4–16.8
Line 14
52%
to go over
Team win
56%
113–112
Poi 14.1 Lean overReb 3.1 Lean overAss 5.4 Lean underPRA 22.7 Lean over
Likely on himEvan Mobley· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
10+ pts91%15+ pts38%

Model lines Jones at 14.1 pts (range 11.4–16.8) vs a 14 line — a lean to clear it (52%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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A defense-minded, pass-first point guard — on-ball defense and playmaking for the Bulls.

A two-time state champ, Jones swept ACC Player and Defensive Player of the Year at Duke before San Antonio drafted him 41st in 2020.

🏫 Duke · 41st, 2020ACC POY & DPOY

He spent four-plus seasons in San Antonio as a defensive floor general.

SpursFloor general

He was traded to Chicago in 2025 as a steady facilitator.

Traded to CHI4.8 apg

A reliable defender and passer, he's the brother of NBA guard Tyus Jones.

Defensive guardBrother Tyus
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PPG
14.1
2025-26
RPG
3.1
per game
APG
5.4
per game
FG%
.553
.315 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A defense-minded, pass-first point guard — on-ball defense and playmaking for the Bulls.

Tre Jones was born in Apple Valley, Minnesota, won two state titles in high school, and starred at Duke, where in 2020 he swept ACC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year — just the second player in conference history to do both in one season. San Antonio drafted him 41st in 2020.

A defensive-minded, pass-first floor general, he spent four-plus seasons with the Spurs before being traded to Chicago in 2025. A steady facilitator (career 4.8 assists a game) and reliable defender, he is the younger brother of NBA guard Tyus Jones.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Jones comes from a basketball family — his older brother Tyus is an NBA guard and fellow Duke product, and another brother became a coach — with the two Tre and Tyus even recording triple-doubles within 16 days of each other in 2023. Married with three daughters, he brings a grounded, professional presence.

His on-court identity is defense and playmaking — a tough, 6-foot-1 point guard who pressures ball-handlers, distributes with a strong assist-to-turnover ratio, and steadies an offense without needing shots. His scoring and size are the limitations, but his defense, passing, and leadership make him a reliable rotation floor general for the Bulls.

PERSONALITY

The person

A defense-minded, pass-first point guard — on-ball defense, playmaking, and steadiness.

Defensive guardACC Defensive Player of the Year — a tough on-ball defender.
PlaymakerA pass-first floor general, career 4.8 assists a game.
SteadyA grounded, reliable rotation floor general.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Efficient Point Guard
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
58/100
Scoring64
Playmaking70
Rebounding41
Perimeter D76
Rim protection22
Spacing56
Athleticism70
Clutch64
an efficient, steady point guard
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Defense and playmaking

Jones's value is defense and pass-first playmaking — a tough, 6-foot-1 point guard who pressures ball-handlers (an ACC Defensive Player of the Year), distributes with a strong assist-to-turnover ratio (career 4.8 assists), and steadies an offense. That reliability makes him a valuable rotation floor general and locker-room presence.

The scoring limitation

The limitations are scoring volume and size — a 6-foot-1 guard whose modest scoring caps his ceiling. But his defense, playmaking, and steadiness give him a clear role; on a rebuilding Bulls team, a reliable defensive point guard and connector who plays the right way is a genuinely useful piece.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-266527.014.13.15.4.553.315

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

2020ACC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year at Duke — second ever to do both in one season
2023Recorded a triple-double 16 days after brother Tyus recorded one
2025Traded to the Chicago Bulls

Hardware

1×
ACC Player of the Year (2020)
1×
ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A defense-minded, pass-first point guard — on-ball defense and steady playmaking for the Bulls.

Jones projects as a reliable rotation floor general for Chicago — a defensive-minded, pass-first guard (career 4.8 assists) and steadying presence. His value is tied to defense and playmaking rather than scoring; his size and shot cap his ceiling, but his steadiness and IQ make him a useful piece.

On-ball defenseStrong
PlaymakingStrong
Steadiness / IQStrong
ScoringLimited

Contract

Role
Backup PG floor general
College
ACC POY & DPOY
Age
26 prime
Bottom line

A defense-minded, pass-first point guard and steady floor general — reliable on-ball defense and playmaking make him a useful rotation piece for the Bulls.

FAQ

Quick answers

What is Tre Jones known for?

Defense and pass-first playmaking — he was ACC Player and Defensive Player of the Year at Duke and is a steady floor general averaging 4.8 assists a game.

Is Tre Jones related to another NBA player?

Yes — his older brother Tyus Jones is an NBA guard and fellow Duke product.

How did Tre Jones join the Bulls?

San Antonio drafted him 41st in 2020; after four-plus seasons there, he was traded to Chicago in 2025.