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Philadelphia 76ers sign two-time NBA champion Dillon Jones for training camp.
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Key Points
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Jones was a standout at Weber State, earning Big Sky Conference Player of the Year as a senior after averaging 20.8 points, 10.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists.
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His improved G League shooting was substantial: Jones made about 38% of his three-point attempts for the Westchester Knicks last season, up from 27.5% in his first G League campaign.
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Jones did not play in the Knicks’ 2026 playoffs because his two-way contract made him ineligible, but coach Mike Brown consulted him about Oklahoma City’s championship experience. Brown said he asked Jones, “What were you guys saying to each other? What do you think here?”
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During New York’s regular season, Jones appeared in seven games and averaged 5.6 minutes per game, meaning his second championship came primarily through his locker-room and advisory role rather than playoff action.
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Philadelphia is scheduled to open its 2026-27 season on October 20 against the Knicks, Jones’ most recent team.
The Philadelphia 76ers signed two-time NBA champion Dillon Jones to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract ahead of training camp, The Sporting Base reported. Jones, a 2024 first-round pick, won titles with the Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks despite playing only 61 regular-season games and averaging 2.4 points per game. He now competes for one of Philadelphia's final two-way roster spots against Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas.
Championship Success Built on Limited Playing Time
Jones won his first title with Oklahoma City as a reserve, then captured a second ring with New York last season. Yahoo Sports notes he appeared in just seven games for the Knicks during the regular season, averaging 5.6 minutes per game. His second championship came primarily through his locker-room presence rather than playoff action—Jones' two-way contract made him ineligible for postseason play.
Despite limited floor time, Jones contributed behind the scenes. Knicks coach Mike Brown consulted him about Oklahoma City's championship experience, asking: "What were you guys saying to each other?" This advisory role highlights how Jones' value extends beyond statistics.
College Star With Strong Rebounding Foundation
Jones was a standout at Weber State, earning Big Sky Conference Player of the Year as a senior. He averaged 20.8 points, 10.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. At 6-foot-5, his positional strength and rebounding ability give him positional advantages in the NBA competition for roster spots.
Improved Three-Point Shooting Could Prove His Case
Jones' most encouraging sign came in the G League last season. He made approximately 38% of his three-point attempts for the Westchester Knicks, a substantial jump from 27.5% in his first G League campaign. If this shooting translates to the NBA level, it could strengthen his argument for a roster spot or two-way contract with Philadelphia.
Path Forward: Two-Way Deal or Delaware Assignment
If Jones is waived by the 76ers, he can join the Delaware Blue Coats, Philadelphia's G League affiliate, to continue developing his game. The 76ers open their 2026-27 season on October 20 against the Knicks—Jones' most recent team—providing an early opportunity to prove himself against familiar competition.
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