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This season, there have been many regrets for the young Washington Wizards. Some questionable coaching moves have cost this team games, and players have gotten time over others.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 28

Lakers Make G League Trade, Send Former Top Pick to Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers' G League affiliate South Bay Lakers have traded 2024 NBA first-round pick Dillon Jones to the Rip City Remix, the G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers, according to DraftExpress' Jonathan Givony.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 27

2024 NBA First-Round Pick Traded By Lakers In Minor Deal

2024 First-round pick Dillon Jones is on the move once again. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, the Portland Trail Blazers‘ G-League affiliate, the Rip City Remix, has acquired the rights to Jones from the South Bay Lakers.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 27

Trail Blazers’ G League team acquires former first-round pick Dillon Jones

The Rip City Remix, the Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate, acquired 2024 NBA first-round pick Dillon Jones from the South Bay Lakers for two future first-round picks and the rights to Will Richardson, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reports.

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NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 27

Lakers Get G League Rights to Former First-Round Pick, Thunder Champ

The Los Angeles Lakers has acquired the NBAGL rights to second-year small forward Dillon Jones, selecting him as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 G League Draft.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 25

2025 G League Draft: Complete results

The NBA G League held its 2025–26 draft on Saturday, with all 30 NBA affiliates — plus the Mexico City Capitanes — taking part in the two-round event. South Bay, the Lakers’ affiliate, selected forward Dillon Jones (pictured) with the No.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 25

2025 NBA G League Draft results

The NBA G League held its draft for the 2025/26 season on Saturday afternoon. Players who signed NBAGL contracts and whose rights weren’t already controlled by a team were part of the draft pool.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Lakers land ex-first round pick in 2025 G League Draft

The NBA kicked off the G League Draft on Saturday, where numerous athletes were selected to G League teams for the 2025-26 season. With the No. 1 overall pick, the South Bay Lakers, the affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers, selected a former first-round pick from the 2024 NBA Draft.

Washington Wizards News / Fastbreak on SI / October 20

NBA Teams Will Have Interest in Recent First-Rounder Dillon Jones

Dillon Jones is expected to hit the NBA free agency market in a couple of days. According to reports, Jones will be waived by the Washington Wizards as the season opener approaches.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

Wizards Request To Waive Young Prospect

On Sunday, the Washington Wizards finally made a much-needed roster decision. While there were certainly a few candidates to receive the waiver request, one player was heavily rumored to be on the chopping block: 2024 first-round pick Dillon Jones, who was cut right on time.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 19

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Daniel Gafford, Bucks, Wizards, Dillon Jones

Daniel Gafford might be ready for opening night after all. Per Dallas Hoops Journal’s Grant Afseth, head coach Jason Kidd said that the Mavericks center, who sprained his ankle on the first day of camp, has made steady progress and could be available Wednesday against the Spurs.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 19

Wizards Waiving 2025 NBA Champion

The preseason for the Washington Wizards felt like a test for multiple players. Specifically, to see who was going to be released to get the roster down to 15 players.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 25

Former Thunder Forward Won't See Huge Boost with Wizards

The Washington Wizards brought some new faces to the squad this offseason. They started by bringing in CJ McCollum, who is likely to be traded before the deadline.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 20

Wizards Hire Local Radio Personality for Front Office Role

The Washington Wizards have been making some acquisitions on and off the court. They traded for Dillon Jones, who impressed enough in Summer League to remain on the roster.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 29

Detroit Pistons Officially Announce Roster Move

On Tuesday, the Detroit Pistons officially announced their latest roster move. Colby Jones is joining the team, taking up one of their two-way contract slots.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 27

OKC Thunder 2024-25 Season in Review: Dillon Jones

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected forward Dillon Jones out of Weber State University with the No. 24 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, acquiring the selection with five future second-rounders.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 3

Wizards Loading Up on Rising Sophomores

The Washington Wizards have maintained a pretty low profile since the NBA Draft concluded, a period in which they were remarkably busy facilitating trades and plucking prospects fresh out of college and funneling them directly into the team's development program.

Washington Wizards News / NBA Draft on SI / July 1

Washington Wizards Continue Rebuild with Championship-Winning Wing

Even after the NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards have found a way to add more young talent. Just a few days after the second round ended, the team made a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / June 29

NBA Trade Grades: Analyzing How Thunder and Wizards Trade Affect Each Team’s Offseason

The Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder are swapping young guards, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Charnia said that the Thunder are sending 2024 first-round pick Dillon Jones and a second-round pick to the Wizards in exchange for Colby Jones.

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 / November 24, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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 / October 30, 2024

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 / NBA Draft on SI / October 18, 2024

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 / NBA Draft on SI / October 8, 2024

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 2, 2024

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 / Hoops Rumors / July 6, 2024

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