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Minnesota Timberwolves power rankings: There’s a new sheriff in town

By Jake Paynting

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 27: Jimmy Butler #23 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves speak to each other during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 27, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 27: Jimmy Butler #23 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves speak to each other during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 27, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 27: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against Raymond Felton #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game on October 27, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 27: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against Raymond Felton #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game on October 27, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

10. Tyus Jones (9)

Season averages: 15.3 MPG – 2.2 PPG – 2.0 APG – 0.5 SPG – 25% FG – 87.5% FT

Weekly average: 15.1 MPG – 3.0 PPG – 2.0 APG – 0.3 SPG – 28.6% FG – 100% FT

When Aaron Brooks was brought in by Timberwolves coach and President of Basketball Operations Tom Thibodeau, it seemed that hometown kid Tyus Jones’ position as backup point guard may come under question.

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Two weeks into the NBA season and that question is still a valid one.

Jones has garnered the bulk of the backup minutes – with Brooks playing just seven minutes for the season – and hasn’t provided the fans or coaching staff with much in return.

The 2 assists and 1 turnover in his 15 minutes is uncharacteristic, but what is even more concerning is Jones’ 25 percent from the field, and his inability to connect on a single 3-point attempt thus far.

Jones was a negative in the Plus/Minus in each game this week, and made only three buckets for the week.

With Jeff Teague still finding his consistency in his new city, Jones will need to do better when his number is called.

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