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Pick acquired from Raptors: There is increasing chatter among NBA executives that the Thunder -- with two first- round picks and young talent in Jeremy Lamb and Perry Jones on the roster -- will look to make a major move on draft night. If they keep this pick, Saric, a smooth, mobile big man one executive describes as "the best passing big in the draft" is a nice find. Saric isn't the bruising back-to-the-basket scorer that Oklahoma City craves, but he is exactly the kind of high potential talent GM Sam Presti loves to develop. SI.com

Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors, Draft, Sam Presti, Perry Jones, Jeremy Lamb 

Darnell Mayberry: Jeremy Lamb, Perry Jones, Daniel Orton, DeAndre Liggins and, if they let him play, Reggie Jackson all will compete at summer league. Twitter @DarnellMayberry

Oklahoma City Thunder, Daniel Orton, Summer League, Perry Jones, Jeremy Lamb, Reggie Jackson, DeAndre Liggins 

The Oklahoma City Thunder has recalled forward Perry Jones and guards Jeremy Lamb and DeAndre Liggins from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Jones played in three games (all starts) this postseason with the 66ers, averaging of 10.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steal in 33.7 minutes per game. In 15 regular season games (all starts) the forward averaged 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.5 minutes. NBA.com

Oklahoma City Thunder, D-League, Perry Jones, Jeremy Lamb, DeAndre Liggins 

The Oklahoma City Thunder has assigned forward Perry Jones and guards Jeremy Lamb and DeAndre Liggins to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Jones has appeared in 36 games this season with the Thunder while recording averages of 2.1 points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.7 minutes per game. NBA.com

Oklahoma City Thunder, Sam Presti, D-League, Perry Jones, Jeremy Lamb, DeAndre Liggins 

John Rohde: Perry Jones III and Jeremy Lamb assigned to Tulsa 66ers and expected to play at Iowa today. Twitter @RohdeOK

Oklahoma City Thunder, D-League, Perry Jones, Jeremy Lamb 

Darnell Mayberry: The Thunder has recalled Perry Jones III, Jeremy Lamb and DeAndre Liggins from the Tulsa 66ers. Twitter @DarnellMayberry

Oklahoma City Thunder, D-League, Perry Jones, Jeremy Lamb, DeAndre Liggins 

Darnell Mayberry: The Thunder has recalled Reggie Jackson, DeAndre Liggins and Perry Jones from the Tulsa 66ers. Twitter @DarnellMayberry

Oklahoma City Thunder, D-League, Perry Jones, Reggie Jackson, DeAndre Liggins 

The Oklahoma City Thunder has recalled guard Reggie Jackson, forward Perry Jones and guard DeAndre Liggins from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Including his 37-point (14-of-19 FGs) performance last night versus the Canton Charge, Jackson has appeared in three games (all starts) with the 66ers this season, averaging 28.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists in 38.0 minutes. NBA.com

Oklahoma City Thunder, D-League, Perry Jones, Reggie Jackson, DeAndre Liggins 

The Oklahoma City Thunder have re-assigned Perry Jones and DeAndre Liggins to the Tulsa 66ers, the Thunder’s NBA Development League affiliate. RealGM

Oklahoma City Thunder, D-League, Perry Jones, DeAndre Liggins 

Nominations for the Mark Madsen award have reopened. In spite of Enes Kanter’s efforts to secure the award for most awkward dance, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie forward Hollis Thompson is putting his name on the ballot. Captured in animated GIF form and tweeted by rookie teammate Perry Jones III, Thompson is seen doing what is only known as the “Hollis.” SheridanHoops

Oklahoma City Thunder, Perry Jones, Hollis Thompson 

Jones prefers to be referred to as Perry Jones III rather than Perry Jones and that's why he chose jersey No. 3. However, the NBA does not allow Roman numerals on uniforms, so he will simply have “Jones” on the back of his jersey. Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder, Perry Jones 

Darnell Mayberry: Perry Jones III says he'll learn the most from Durant: "Anytime we work out, he always makes sure I'm matched up with him." Twitter @DarnellMayberry

Oklahoma City Thunder, Perry Jones 

Perry Jones III who was picked at no.28 in the draft by OKC is proving to be healthy enough to fill the role that could be Vorontsevich’s. There were concerns about the meniscus of his right knee, that’s why his stock fell in the draft, but now the team believes that there isn’t any real problem. So, the forward from Baylor will get the roster spot instead of the Russian. EuroHoops.net

Oklahoma City Thunder, Free Agency, Perry Jones, Andrey Vorontsevich 

It figured that Perry Jones would eventually find his way onto the summer league shelf. After all, conventional wisdom had said he had a poor motor and maybe he was up on a lift and in need of an oil change. However, it was a tweak to his left ankle and not anything to do with the level of Jones' play that put him on the bench. But not before the 6-foot-11 forward showed that he just might be a gift that dropped into the lap of the Thunder when he fell all the way to No. 28 on draft night. "It's like a song in my head, I've heard it so much," Jones said of the talk about his motor. "It's in my vocabulary now." NBA.com

Oklahoma City Thunder, Summer League, Injuries, Perry Jones 

"He's a guy that has quickness at his size and fits in with his length and versatility," said Thunder general manager Sam Presti. "And what we've seen at this point is someone who has been excellent in terms of coming in and showing that he is a willing and active learner." NBA.com

Oklahoma City Thunder, Sam Presti, Perry Jones 

Perry Jones didn’t play because he’s done for the week with a sprained ankle. Cole Aldrich and Reggie Jackson didn’t play so they could rest. Lazar Hayward had flu-like symptoms and didn’t even leave the hotel. Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder, Injuries, Perry Jones 

Thunder first-round pick Perry Jones III had to leave the team's summer league game on Tuesday after sustaining a sprained left ankle. It's unclear whether Jones will be available for the final three games in Orlando. A team spokesman said Jones will be re-evaluated Wednesday morning. “I don't know exactly what happened,” Jones said. “All I know is my ankle start hurting and I went straight to the ground. Other than that, hopefully it was a good possession.” Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder, Summer League, Injuries, Perry Jones 

Seth Davis: NBA scout told me today his team's docs believe Perry Jones's knees will only hold up for 3-4 years in the league. Explains why he dropped. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Injuries, Perry Jones 

Sam Amico: NBA scout: "I guarantee either Sullinger or Perry Jones has a better career than at least 4 of the players drafted in top 10 this year." Twitter

Draft, Jared Sullinger, Perry Jones 

Royce Young: OKC announces its summer league team. Of note: Cole Aldrich, Perry Jones III, Reggie Jackson, Lazar Hayward, Latavious Williams, Ryan Reid. Twitter

Cole Aldrich, Summer League, Latavious Williams, Ryan Reid, Perry Jones, Reggie Jackson, Lazar Hayward