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The Phoenix Suns played most of last season without a traditional point guard. That’s set to change this season, as Phoenix is expected to start Tyus Jones, who they recently agreed to a one-year deal with.

After splitting lead ballhandler duties between Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and others last season, the Suns have added two veteran point guards this offseason. Jones is expected to start with Monte Morris backing him up. Both players were signed to one-year, veteran minimum contracts. Jones also reportedly drew interest from the Atlanta Hawks and his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies.

With Jones set to start, Grayson Allen will move to a bench role. Allen signed a four-year, $70 million extension at the end of last season, when he was one of the NBA’s best shooters in terms of percentage and volume.