Thunder Make Major Trade After Winning First NBA Championship
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The Oklahoma City Thunder wasted no time shaking up their roster after coming off their first title in franchise history.
The Thunder have traded guard Dillon Jones and a second-round pick to the Washington Wizards.
ESPN's Shams Charania shared the news via X.
Center court logo prior to Game two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center on April 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma....
Center court logo prior to Game two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center on April 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. More
Photo byThe Oklahoma City Thunder are trading guard Dillon Jones and a second-round pick to the Washington Wizards, sources tell ESPN. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2025
The Thunder are receiving guard Colby Jones.
Jones is expected to be released by the Thunder.
This story will be updated....
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