Former New York Knicks forward Dillon Jones has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, aiming to earn a roster spot in training camp. The 24-year-old brings championship experience from his time with the Knicks and Oklahoma City. This move comes as the Knicks themselves are riding a wave of success, having just edged the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on June 14 to extend their winning run to two games.
Dillon Jones agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Philadelphia. This is a non-guaranteed training camp contract that carries no financial security for the player. It essentially gives the 76ers a longer look at Jones during preseason activities. If he impresses, the team could convert it to a two-way or standard NBA deal. If not, he could be waived and potentially join Philadelphia's G League affiliate. ESPN's Dave McMenamin was first to report the signing, which the Sixers later made official in a press release.
Jones spent last season with the New York Knicks after winning a title with the Oklahoma City Thunder the previous year. That makes him a rare back-to-back champion with different teams entering free agency. His journey adds an interesting layer to Philadelphia's offseason, which has already seen the high-profile additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. Jones also reunites with a former Knicks teammate, center Ariel Hukporti, in the 76ers' setup.
While a former player departs, the current New York Knicks are in excellent form. Their recent 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 14 was their fourth win in the last five outings. Their form in that stretch reads WWLWW, showing consistency. The series against the Spurs was tightly contested, featuring a 107-106 Knicks win on June 11 and a 111-115 loss on June 9. They also secured narrow wins of 105-104 on June 6 and a more comfortable 105-95 result on June 4.
Looking further back, the team demonstrated its offensive firepower with a dominant 130-93 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 26. This strong run of results, has solidified the Knicks' position as a force in the league. The team's ability to grind out close victories, like the recent one-point and four-point wins over San Antonio, speaks to their resilience in clutch moments.
For the Philadelphia 76ers, signing Dillon Jones is a low-risk, high-reward move. They add a player with proven winning intangibles to a camp already buzzing with star power. Jones knows what it takes to lift a trophy, an experience the Sixers franchise has lacked for decades. He provides depth at the forward position and will compete hard for a final roster spot. His familiarity with Hukporti could help both players adjust more quickly.
From the New York Knicks' perspective, Jones' departure is a minor roster footnote. The team's focus remains squarely on its current successful core and maintaining its winning momentum. The Knicks' performance data shows a team capable of winning in various ways, from blowouts to nail-biters. Managing player movement while sustaining on-court success is a constant challenge in the NBA. The front office will continue to evaluate all options to strengthen the squad as they build towards the ultimate goal.
