Trade: Colby Jones to OKC for Dillon Jones, ‘29 SRP

Post #1 » by **Rafael122** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 1:46 am

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AWIZZINGBULLET · Post #2 » by **AWIZZINGBULLET** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 1:53 am

Holy ****!

I wanted Dillon Jones last year!

Post #3 » by **Rafael122** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 1:53 am

If you’re counting, that now makes 5 picks from the ‘24 draft who are now on the Wizards.

AWIZZINGBULLET · Post #4 » by **AWIZZINGBULLET** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 1:54 am

Will miss Jones’ defense, hopefully there’s no drop-off with Jones.

keynote · Post #5 » by **keynote** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 1:58 am

Looks like a mini BOYD move. OKC clears a roster spot; we take a flyer on a youngster. Seems low risk.

AWIZZINGBULLET · Post #6 » by **AWIZZINGBULLET** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 2:01 am

Rafael122 wrote:If you’re counting, that now makes 5 picks from the ‘24 draft who are now on the Wizards.

I like it!

keynote · Post #7 » by **keynote** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 2:02 am

Between Jones and Watkins, we're adding some Dort-like girth to our wings.

WallToWall · Post #8 » by **WallToWall** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 2:03 am

Not often you can trade a Jones for a Jones.

At 6'5", he seems a tad undersized for a SF. He didnt get much run on OKC, understandably given their depth, and their win-now strategy. I am encouraged since he is an OKC pick. Getting another 2nd rnd pick in trade is a plus. Colby was not going to get much burn with us, given our 39752 guards and off-guards on the roster. So this is probably a good move for him too.

A hearty welcome to Dillon.

badinage · Post #9 » by **badinage** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 2:04 am

“Dort-like girth” — I like it. Both it and your phrasing.

badinage · Post #10 » by **badinage** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 2:11 am

https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/news/how-sam-presti-s-belief-in-dillon-jones-gives-the-okc-thunder-rookie-confidence-01j92xys5a9x

Presti traded back into the draft last year to take him. That’s intriguing.

Also read — not here, elsewhere — that he can play some small-ball center (!)

Benjammin · Post #11 » by **Benjammin** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 2:17 am

6'11" wingspan he'll probably play some small ball 4 since he has some junk in his trunk.

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keynote · Post #12 » by **keynote** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 2:18 am

6'4.5" barefoot with a 6'11" wingspan. 8'4.5" standing reach. That's decent length for a reserve wing.
33.5" vertical. Not a skywalker, but that's to be expected, since he's carrying a little extra.

AWIZZINGBULLET · Post #13 » by **AWIZZINGBULLET** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 2:22 am

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FAH1223 · Post #14 » by **FAH1223** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 2:38 am

keynote wrote:Looks like a mini BOYD move. OKC clears a roster spot; we take a flyer on a youngster. Seems low risk.

Presti threw in a 2029 2nd to clear a roster spot

Good business by Will

TGW · Post #15 » by **TGW** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 3:36 am

He's not an NBA player. To the gogo he goes...

Post #16 » by **nate33** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 3:37 am

keynote wrote:Looks like a mini BOYD move. OKC clears a roster spot; we take a flyer on a youngster. Seems low risk.

How is OKC clearing a roster spot if they are taking on Colby Jones?

DCZards · Post #17 » by **DCZards** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 3:39 am

Rafael122 wrote:If you’re counting, that now makes 5 picks from the ‘24 draft who are now on the Wizards.

Correction—make that 5 “First Round” picks from the ‘24 draft.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #18 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 3:39 am

AWIZZINGBULLET wrote:Holy ****!

I wanted Dillon Jones last year!

Me, too!

DCZards · Post #19 » by **DCZards** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 3:39 am

nate33 wrote:
keynote wrote:Looks like a mini BOYD move. OKC clears a roster spot; we take a flyer on a youngster. Seems low risk.

How is OKC clearing a roster spot if they are taking on Colby Jones?

OKC gonna waive Colby. I guess we then bring him back. lol

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #20 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sun Jun 29, 2025 3:40 am

keynote wrote:Looks like a mini BOYD move. OKC clears a roster spot; we take a flyer on a youngster. Seems low risk.

Dillon Jones to the Wizards is a nice collaboration between Michael Winger, Will Dawkins, Travis Schlenk, and OKC's front office.

I wanted WAS to draft Dillon Jones in 2024. OKC will keep winning without him.

Dillon Jones can break through in the DMV.

https://theoutletpass.medium.com/the-winger-dawkins-principle-cb62b1e4e713