I think we need to pump the brakes on the idea of Perry Jones having an impact.
I second that motion. If there's one guy who's the most likely to not make the opening day roster, it's PJ3, with Turner a close 2nd.
However, Ainge had available cap space to use, the Thunder were looking to clear some of their own space and considering they not only paid the dumped salary with those "cash considerations" that were involved, but we also got a 2nd rounder and a flyer on a very physically talented guy at a position of need.
It depends on a lot of factors like how much Smart's improved his play making skills, how all the other guys look at camp etc, but I can see him impressing and us looking to move someone else. IMO, moving Turner instead clears up the roster a bit better because if Turner is on this team, he needs to either play with the starters or not play at all. Him and IT are both very ball-dominant and putting them both on the floor for extended periods together limits the impact IT can have. And if that's the case, you may end up not playing him much at all, may as well keep Jones who won't expect as much PT and fits the end of bench role better.
Regardless, your right though. It's much, much more likely Jones is cut at the end of camp than anyone else. He's gonna have to really impress people if he wants a chance at a roster spot.