Jones was named the MVP of the 2016 NBA Summer League. Jones made his season debut on November 1 with 6 assists in the Timberwolves' third game against the Memphis Grizzlies. On November 8, Jones posted career highs with 12 points and 5 steals as well as a career-high tying 5 rebounds to go along with a game-high 7 assists against the Brooklyn Nets. When Rubio did not play in the April 12, 2017 regular season finale against the Houston Rockets, Jones posted a career-high with 16 assists.
