Dillon Jones has already done enough in Sixers camp to keep the organization interested, and the proof showed up Tuesday in Delaware.
While Philadelphia keeps moving through preseason, its G League affiliate made a move to secure Jones’ rights from the Portland Trail Blazers’ affiliate, along with a draft pick. In exchange, the Delaware Blue Coats parted with Dmytro Skapintsev’s rights and Max Abmas’ rights. Jones is still competing with the 76ers in training camp and preseason, but the transaction is another sign the team wants to keep him in the mix.
That interest makes sense after his first preseason outing. In Monday night’s opener against the New York Knicks, Jones logged 18 minutes and made the most of the opportunity.
He scored 11 points on 3-for-6 shooting, hit one of his two attempts from deep and went 4-for-4 at the line. He also added six rebounds, two assists and one turnover.
The opponent carried extra familiarity for Jones, since he was facing his former club. With several key players sidelined, Philadelphia had room to give some of its depth players a longer look, and Jones took advantage.
He signed a non-guaranteed deal when he joined the 76ers before camp, so nothing is locked in yet. But the performance, paired with the Blue Coats’ move, shows Philadelphia has a real reason to keep him close even if a two-way spot doesn’t open up in Philly.
That path may be harder to clear after Ariel Hukporti’s injury raised concerns in the big-man group. The 76ers have two traditional big men on standard contracts behind Joel Embiid, with Tacko Fall on a camp deal. Bona is currently recovering from a foot injury, while Hukporti is going to spend the season recovering from a torn Achilles.
Jones is still in the two-way mix, but if another team doesn’t grab him first, Delaware looks like a very real landing spot. The Sixers have had success in recent years finding two-way talent with the Coats, and Jones has already made enough of an impression through his first two weeks of camp to stay on the organization’s radar.
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