DILLON JONES NEWS

Bench role for Game 1 vs. Memphis Jones will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact After starting the last two games of the regular season, Jones will revert back to the second unit for Oklahoma City on Sunday. In 51 games in a reserve role, the rookie forward averaged 2.0 points and 1.9 rebounds per game while shooting 35.7 percent from the field.

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First career double-double Jones recorded 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Jones was hoisted into a larger role Sunday as the team rested many key rotational players in the regular season finale. Jones was able to produce in the expanded role, logging career-highs in scoring and rebounds. The rookie forward will likely shift back to a minimal role for the start of the playoffs.

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Wiggins and Carlson lift Thunder past Pelicans 115-100 in regular-season finale

Rookie Branden Carlson scored a season-high 26 points to go with 10 rebounds and three blocked three shots and the Oklahoma City Thunder wrapped up the best regular season in franc...

APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dillon Jones gets second NBA start in OKC blowout of Jazz The best team in the NBA sat most of its usual rotation when visiting the worst team in the NBA as the regular season neared its close Frida...

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Starting Friday Jones will start Friday's game against the Jazz, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Impact With the Thunder resting all of their regular starters, Jones, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams get the nod. In his only start this season, Jones posted 11 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 36 minutes during a 133-100 win over the 76ers on March 19.

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How many points did Dillon Jones score in the G League? Blue vs. Kings box score Thunder rookie Dillon Jones hit a clutch shot and finished in double figures on Friday in the G League, helping lead the Blue against the Ki...

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Won't start Friday Jones will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact The rookie first-round pick will return to the second unit due to the Thunder welcoming back three of their usual starters. Jones has averaged 1.2 points and 1.6 rebounds across 7.8 minutes per game in his last five appearances off the bench.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to parent club Jones tallied 13 points (5-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block in 35 minutes during Friday's 105-104 overtime loss to the Stockton Kings. Following th...

Impact Jones led the Blue in assists and minutes played against Stockon. However, the rookie forward will return to the Thunder for Friday's matchup with the Hornets.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to G League The Thunder assigned Jones to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Jones was inserted into the Thunder's starting lineup Thursday due to a laundry list of absences and logged a season-high 36 minutes. However, the rookie forward will now head to the G League for likely a brief stint.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Daigneault reflects on Dillon Jones' first NBA start against Sixers Mark Daigneault reflects on Dillon Jones' first NBA start against the Philadelphia 76ers.

MARCH 20 • USATODAY.COM

Posts solid line Jones closed with 11 points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 133-100 win over the 76ers.

Impact The Thunder rested multiple players Wednesday, allowing Jones to make his first career start. Oklahoma City has run away with the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, so this likely won't be Jones' last big opportunity to see extended minutes. Fantasy managers will probably want to look elsewhere for value when the Thunder are at full strength, however.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Weber State basketball: Dillon Jones gets first NBA start with Oklahoma City The younger of Weber State’s two NBA players notched a milestone Wednesday night. Dillon Jones got his first career NBA start with the Oklah...

MARCH 20 • STANDARD.NET

Jaylin Williams' triple-double helps short-handed Thunder cruise past 76ers 133-100

Jaylin Williams scored a career-high 19 points and had 17 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised past the injury-deplete...

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First NBA start Wednesday Jones is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the 76ers on Wednesday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Jones has seen sparse playing time, but he'll make his first career NBA start Wednesday due to the Thunder being short-handed with injuries. He has appeared in 41 games this season and is averaging 2.1 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 8.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Thunder recalled Jones from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Saturday.

Impact Jones continues to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League. However, the rookie forward has received inconsistent playing time for the Thunder while with the parent club.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by OKC The Thunder recalled Jones from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday.

Impact Jones played for the Blue on Wednesday and registered 12 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in a 117-102 win over the Salt Lake City Stars. Jones was able to play 25 minutes during Friday's 107-89 win over the Trail Blazers due to the Thunder dealing with a plethora of injuries, and the rookie first-round pick finished with six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal. Jones could have his number called against the Nuggets on Sunday if the Thunder are without the likes of Chet Holmgren (lower leg), Jalen Williams (wrist) and Luguentz Dort (knee).

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday The Thunder recalled Jones from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Saturday.

Impact Jones will rejoin the parent club ahead of Sunday's game at San Antonio. Despite being a member of the Thunder's 15-man roster, the rookie first-round pick has received fewer than 10 minutes in six of his last eight outings. He has averaged 2.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 10.4 minutes per contest in that eight-game span.

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Assigned to G League The Thunder assigned Jones to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Impact As the Thunder head out on a three-game road trip, the team has sent Jones to the G League to receive some additional reps. The rookie first-rounder has logged just 9.0 minutes per game over 36 appearances with the parent club in 2024-25. However, Jones has played 32.9 minutes per contest across 17 games with the Blue, so he'll have a clearer path to playing time for however long he stays in the G League.

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Dishes career-high five assists Jones closed with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's 137-101 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact Jones has been making his presence known off the bench during his rookie season for the Thunder. The 23-year-old hasn't gotten a lot of time on the floor for Oklahoma City, averaging 9.3 minutes per game, but he seems to be getting more comfortable when called upon. He dished out a career-high five assists in Monday's win against the Pelicans to go along with eight points, one rebound and one steal across 18 minutes for his squad.

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Dishes career-high five assists Jones closed with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's 137-101 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact Jones has been making his presence known off the bench during his rookie season for the Thunder. The 23-year-old hasn't gotten a lot of time on the floor for Oklahoma City, averaging 9.3 minutes per game, but he seems to be getting more comfortable when called upon. He dished out a career-high five assists in Monday's win against the Pelicans to go along with eight points, one rebound and one steal across 18 minutes for his squad.

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Rejoins parent club The Thunder recalled Jones from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Monday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Jones has been a featured player during his various stints with the Blue this season, but he's averaging just 8.6 minutes across 28 appearances at the NBA level. The rookie first-round pick will be available for Monday's game against the Bucks but isn't a lock to be included in the rotation.

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Returns to parent club The Thunder recalled Jones from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday.

Impact Jones will return to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League. Jones is averaging 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 8.1 minutes across his 26 appearances for the Thunder this season.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon Jones sets up bus for WSU basketball game in Idaho; Big Sky renews deal with ESPN Weber State’s upcoming Saturday game at Idaho State is an important matchup full of storylines for the men’s basketball team, and the trip t...

JANUARY 8 • STANDARD.NET

Recalled to NBA on Saturday The Thunder recalled Jones from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Saturday.

Impact Jones joined the Blue for Saturday's 131-110 loss to the Valley Suns, during which he posted 13 points (5-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes. The rookie has seen a decline in playing time at the NBA level of late, and in his last five outings, he has averaged 0.6 points in 6.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to parent club The Thunder recalled Jones from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Saturday.

Impact Jones joined the Blue for Saturday's 131-110 loss to the Valley Suns, finishing with 13 points (5-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes. The rookie has seen a decline in playing time at the NBA level of late, and in his last five appearances, he has averaged 0.6 points in 6.8 minutes per game.

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