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, Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress reports (Twitter link).
Jones was the No. 1 pick in the G League draft, which was held on Saturday.
The 23-year-old small forward was drafted out of Weber State by Oklahoma City with the 26th pick last summer. He appeared in 54 games as a rookie, but only played 10.2 minutes per night and averaged 2.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
The Thunder traded Jones to Washington in June to clear a spot on their roster. The Wizards waived him prior to their season opener and still owe him $2,753,280 for the remainder of the season, as he went unclaimed.
The decision by the Remix to acquire Jones could potentially mean that the Trail Blazers are interested in adding him to their roster in some capacity. However, they would have to make a corresponding move, since they have a full 15-man roster and all three of their two-way spots are filled.
Portland seeks to add a second Weber St. alum. Perhaps Dame can spend some developmental time with Dillon.
This guy is worth getting two number one picks for wow very interesting. Seems like a great deal for LAL.
For cautionary purposes, these are G league picks and nothing to do with LAL NBA side.
Waive Blake Wesley
Trade out Grant and Holiday for expiring contracts and picks, waive those players on one year dead money contracts
Sign Bates, Jones, a veteran wing, Tyler Smith and James Johnson
Grant and Holiday to Philadelphia for Paul George, cash, Justin Edwards, Bona plus picks