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The Oklahoma City Thunder might be a serious contender on the court, but off it, they’ve become one of the most entertaining locker rooms in the NBA. Known

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 3

Dillon Jones Seeing Consistent Minutes With Mixed Results

Oklahoma City’s rotation has been absolutely daunting for opponents this season. This Thunder team is in the midst of one of the NBA’s best regular seasons of all time.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 20

Dillon Jones Gaining Valuable Rookie Season Experience With OKC Thunder

Heading into the season, Oklahoma City’s roster looked loaded from top to bottom. For a rookie coming into the NBA, the Thunder would be a good spot to land with a proven development program and a track record of draft success.

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Thunder make two quick moves after humbling Celtics

In what was a possible NBA Finals preview, the Oklahoma City Thunder dispatched the visiting Boston Celtics, 105-92. The Thunder improved to 30-5 while the Celtics dropped to 26-10.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Mark Daigneault reacts to Dillon Jones’ Thunder G League stint

Amid the Oklahoma City Thunder’s four-day break, head coach Mark Daigneault observed a back-to-back from the Oklahoma City Blue, the team’s G League affiliate, which featured Dillon Jones in its latest contest.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 24

Stiles Points: Dillon Jones Can Benefit From Extended G League Time

Good things come to those who wait and Dillon Jones should wait for NBA minutes. Despite Mark Daigneault throwing the Weber State rookie into 15 of the team's 16 contests this season to the tune of 8.4 minutes per game, he just is not ready.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Dillon Jones records first triple-double in brief Thunder G League stint

After Adam Flagler drained seven threes en route to 31 points for Oklahoma City Blue in the first leg of a back-to-back, Thunder rookie Dillon Jones notched a triple-double (12 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds) in his G League debut. The 26th overall pick, alongside forward Ousmane Dieng, was assigned to join the Blue Friday afternoon.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 18

Stiles Points: Dillon Jones Gives Boost to Short Handed Thunder

"0-0 mentality", "cost-benefit", "stacking days" if you spend enough time listening to Oklahoma City's head coach you may just turn into a Mark Daigneault-ism robot.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 16

Could OKC Thunder’s Dillon Jones Benefit From G League Time?

Despite injuries and a depleted rotation, Oklahoma City is still dominating teams. The Thunder has mastered the small ball lineup and chaotic defense is leading the way.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 30

Explaining Dillon Jones Quick G League Trip, Predicting the Future Plan

On Tuesday, Dillon Jones not only celebrated a birthday, but went down the road to the OKC Blue's practice facility - which the NBA club started in prior to thier new facility being built - to practice with the Oklahoma City Thunder's G League affiliate, an assignment that lasted only a couple of hours.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 24

OKC Thunder Rookie Dillon Jones Can Help the Team’s Front Court Depth Early On

Oklahoma City’s front court depth will be top tier in time, but the team has had an unfortunate series of injuries to begin the season. After making a splash signing this summer for Isaiah Hartenstein, it looked like the Thunder’s rebounding woes were over.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / October 18

OKC's Dillon Jones Flashing Versatile Impact Throughout Preseason

Oklahoma City's 26th overall pick has boded well throughout the team's preseason, as former Weber State Wildcat Dillon Jones has displayed his ability to help the team in various avenues thus far.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 11

OKC Thunder’s Dillon Jones Showcasing Positional Versatility

Over the last few seasons, Oklahoma City has had a knack for late draft steals. Aaron Wiggins, Jaylin Williams, and Lu Dort — although undrafted — have all been Thunder success stories.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 11

Dillon Jones Brings Great Positional Rebounding to OKC Thunder

Dillon Jones, Oklahoma City's No. 26 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, joins the team with a deserved all-around reputation. The 6-foot-5, 240-pounder averaged 20.8 points per game, 9.8 rebounds per game, and 5.2 assists per game across his 31 senior-year games at Weber State University.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Thunder rookie highlights ‘strength’ as key difference versus competition

After losing 122-113 in overtime to the Houston Rockets, Dillon Jones and the Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 2-1 in preseason play after beating the New Zealand Breakers 117-89 on the second night of a back-to-back.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / October 9

Pair of Thunder Rookies Impress In NBA Debuts

The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Houston Rockets in their second preseason game tonight, where the rookies Dillon Jones and Ajay Mitchell will look to continue their impressive play.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / October 8

Thunder Rookie Dillon Jones Will Need Minutes

Dillon Jones has been covered on this site before, but it's worth bringing him up again. The rookie put up 17 points, five rebounds, and three assists in last night's preseason game against the Spurs, but it's not so much the actual line that matters, but more so how he got it.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / October 7

OKC Thunder Rookie Dillon Jones Using Preseason to 'Gather Information'

The Oklahoma City Thunder will start their preseason stint on Monday in San Antonio as they take on the Spurs. The Thunder are no stranger to giving rookies oppurtinities, especially after investing five second-round picks in them and Dillon Jones hopes to be the next in line.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 6

What Position Will OKC Thunder Rookie Dillon Jones Play?

When Adam Silver announced Dillon Jones' name during the first-round of the 2024 NBA Draft, there was a bit of a mixed reaction. Sure, a pocket of draft experts were high on the mid-major Swiss Army Knife, but by an large he was the definition of a hidden gem.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / October 2

Thunder Rookie 'Blessed' by Belief Organization Has Shown in Him

In the 2024 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder targeted Weber State swingman Dillon Jones, trading five second-round picks to get back into the first round to select the unorthodox forward.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / September 13

Why Dillon Jones' Situation is Suitable in OKC

Another summer, and another three-man draft class for the team in Oklahoma City. Nikola Topic, Dillon Jones and Ajay Mitchell rounded out the incoming rookies for the Thunder -- and with Topic out the entire upcoming season, Jones and Mitchell will have an opportunity to showcase what they can offer on the floor.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Thunder sign trio of draft picks

Chosen with the 12th pick, Nikola Topic was originally viewed as a potential top-five selection, but a partially torn ACL caused his draft stock to tumble.

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