Dillon Jones
#33SF · New York Knicks
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 59 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 37.7% | 25.8% | 65.6% |
| 2025-26 | 5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 20.0% | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| 2024-25 | 10 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 81.8% | 75.0% | 100.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.8M
AAV
$2.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Dillon Jones's contract with the New York Knicks grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $2.8M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Dillon's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 24 years old, Dillon is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Dillon Jones earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 59 career games, Dillon has averaged 2.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Dillon's strongest metric is FG% at 3768.1, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is PPG at 2.4, below the Small Forward median of 15.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Dillon ranks 66th in overall performance. Dillon will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the New York Knicks.
Current Sentiment
Dillon Jones signed to two-way deal; modest expectations exist for young wing development. C-minus performance grade suggests inconsistency and struggles adapting to NBA pace. Contract value reasonable for depth piece, but production hasn't justified significant investment yet. Two-way status indicates organizational uncertainty about his NBA readiness and long-term fit. Fan sentiment cautiously pessimistic; needs strong Summer League showing to build confidence.
Transaction History
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