Just days after winning the NBA championship, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made a surprising trade, sending forward Dillon Jones to the Washington Wizards. The Thunder, fresh off their victory over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, traded Jones along with a second-round pick for guard Colby Jones, who was subsequently waived. In his rookie season, Dillon played 54 games with modest averages of 2.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists, but his postseason contributions were limited, as he suited up for only 10 games and averaged 2.3 points. Fans expressed sympathy for Jones, feeling that he was unfairly traded shortly after winning the championship.

This trade allows the Thunder to save $9.5 million under the luxury tax and creates a roster spot for their newest first-round pick, Thomas Sorber. The decision reflects the team's ongoing strategy to balance both immediate success and future growth after a championship run.