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Wolves' Jones to get more minutes in coming weeks

It didn't happen Saturday against New York. The Wolves started slowly and had to play catch-up all night. So interim coach Sam Mitchell shortened his bench.

But, over the final 26 games, Mitchell has pledged to give rookie point guard Tyus Jones playing time, more of a chance to show what he can do.

Jones says he's ready.

"I just have to make the most of it," said Jones, the former Apple Valley High School and Duke star. "I keep trying to get better every day, keep learning. It's a process.