It was a move that was expected all summer but was made necessary by the recent re-signing of restricted free agent Enes Kanter: the Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Perry Jones III to the Boston Celtics.
Celtics will be acquiring Perry Jones, a second round pick and cash from Oklahoma City. Not really giving up anything. Tax deal for OKC.
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) July 14, 2015
A team-issued press release clarified the terms of the deal:
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired a trade exception and a protected 2018 second round draft pick from the Boston Celtics in exchange for forward Perry Jones, a 2019 second round draft pick and cash considerations, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.