6 second rounds + Jones for Jones, Thunder s unique trading vision, the gap between the top salary No. 1 pick and the bottom salary No. 1 pick

On June 29, 2025, the NBA league trading market was very lively, and Western teams launched fierce trading operations. Some time ago, the Rockets successfully introduced Durant and reached a contract renewal agreement with core players such as Adams, further enhancing the strength of the lineup; the Mavericks successfully renewed the contract with center Gafford, ensuring the stability of the inside; the Timberwolves completed Reed's contract renewal, keeping the team's core lineup unchanged. The Lakers selected Adou Tiero in the second round draft, injecting new vitality into the team. As the 2025 NBA championship, the Thunder team has recently reported several trade updates after completing the championship celebration, which has attracted much attention. Let's take a deeper look at the stories behind these Western Conference team deals!

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Thunder Trading Jones: 6 second round picks were used to exchange "face"

famous reporter Shams reported that the Thunder sent player Dillon Jones and a 2029 second round draft pick from the Rockets to the Wizards in exchange for Colby Jones, and plans to cut them. With Colby Jones' contract two years left, the salary in the new season is $2.22 million, 50% of which will be converted to full coverage after January 10, 2024, and the last year is a non-guaranteed contract. Therefore, the Thunder would have to pay $1.11 million to cut Colby Jones. Simply put, the Thunder completed the transaction by getting Jones, exchanging Jones for Jones, and then cutting Jones. Why not just cut it? Perhaps it was because Thunder wanted to keep a favor, after all, the team directly lays off employees after winning the championship, which inevitably makes people unable to stand up to their face.

When mentioning the name "Dillon", people can't help but think of the images of the bosses who were deeply rooted in Hong Kong gangster movies in the last century. They are deeply in love and are still fresh in memory. However, what is surprising recently is that in the Suns' deal with the Rockets Durant last week, the Rockets also sent a player named Dillon to the Suns. Interestingly, both of these two "Jones" and "Dillon" have been traded recently, and such coincidences are hilarious.

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Next, the editor calculates a detailed account. Last year, the Thunder used 5 second round picks to get the No. 26 draw, and used that lottery to choose Dillon Jones; this year he used another second round pick to send him away. The Thunder actually exchanged six second round picks and $1.11 million in cash for Dillon Jones who had been in the team for a year. After completing the deal, Thunder's total salary has dropped to $9.5 million under the luxury tax, but there is still a vacant place on the list.

It really corresponds to the saying "If you have money, you willful". Thunder is not only rich in financial resources, but also has enough strength. After winning the championship this year, the management will keep the integrity of the championship lineup first, and the choices in the second round picks seem relatively secondary. This has sent out 6 second round picks in one go without even blinking.

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Flag has unlimited potential, and Simmons' tragedy becomes a negative textbook

Speaking of settlement, let's take a look at the top scorer selected by the Mavericks this year. According to the latest estimate from the salary website, Flag is expected to earn nearly $1 billion in salary at the age of 32. Specifically, his rookie contract is $62 million, and then he can sign a five-year 30% super maximum salary contract worth $359 million; then he has the opportunity to sign a five-year 35% super maximum salary contract worth $509 million. If everything goes well, by the time he is 32 years old and completes his 13th NBA season, his total salary will reach an astonishing $930 million. Of course, the premise of all this is that he can realize the potential of the No. 1 pick and win the No. 1 pick. The editor here reminds you not to go astray like Simmons.

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mentioned Simmons, the No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft, was selected by the 76ers with the first pick, and his future is bright. However, he destroyed his future, and threw himself into big names, played with personality, frequently refused to play on the court, and inexplicably disappeared. Over the years, he made his reputation very bad. His career has now fallen to a state of sustaining his life with a basic salary. The former No. 1 pick has been plagued by injuries and has played 51 games for the Nets and Clippers this season. Despite limited playing time, his statistics are still interesting. He can contribute 9.2 assists, 7.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals every 36 minutes. Recently, Raptors reporter Michael Grange reported that the Raptors are interested in trading Simmons, which may be a new opportunity for him and the end of his career. From the top scorer to the bottom salary man, his experience is really sad.

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The new season is approaching, and the transaction brings new changes and new performances

The Thunder's transaction seems simple, and it reveals the management's emphasis on the stability of the lineup. Flag's introduction is also a reflection of the team's far-reaching planning. Simmons' experience also warns all players: talent is just a "stepbrake". Only by constantly working and focusing can we avoid falling into the quagmire of our career. As the new season approaches, the editor is also looking forward to the new effects brought by the transaction and the new performances of the players. The above is the story of the Western Conference team trading today. Dear fans, what do you want to say? Please leave a message in the comment area to share your views.