Dillon Jones is now on the Philadelphia 76ers' roster after leaving the New York Knicks organization, per Tuesday's official roster listing. The forward, 24, joins a 76ers frontcourt that already carries 24 players on the roster.
The move
Dillon Jones is now on the Philadelphia 76ers' roster, leaving the New York Knicks organization behind. The 76ers' roster reflected the move on Tuesday, Sep. 8. No transaction report preceded it. Jones, 24, is a forward with two seasons of NBA experience. Terms of the move have not been disclosed. He joins Philadelphia's frontcourt mix as the newest name on the depth chart.
The money
Jones' cap hit is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. Philadelphia's payroll stands at $210.7 million across 17 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron. The salary cap is set at $165.0 million, the luxury tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million. The 76ers are already above the first-apron threshold before accounting for his contract, which will add to that total once terms are known.
The fit
Last season, across 7 games, Jones averaged 5.6 minutes, 1.3 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.6 assists. Philadelphia's forward rotation last season was led by Kelly Oubre Jr. at 31.5 minutes and 14.1 points, Paul George at 30.7 minutes and 17.3 points, and Dominick Barlow at 23.8 minutes and 7.7 points, with Quentin Grimes also logging 29.4 minutes and 13.4 points. The 76ers now carry 24 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots, putting Jones into a crowded frontcourt picture.
Has a contract been reported for Dillon Jones with the 76ers?
Not yet. His contract is not on file, and public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Where does Philadelphia's payroll stand for 2026-27?
The 76ers carry $210.7 million across 17 contracts, above the first apron of $209.0 million and below the second apron of $221.7 million.
What did Jones do last season?
In 7 games at 5.6 minutes per game, he averaged 1.3 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.6 assists.
Was there a transaction report before this move?
No transaction report preceded it. The move was reflected only in the official roster on Tuesday, Sep. 8.