Retired - Retired after 2021 season
- Birthdate: 05/01/1987
- Drafted (NBA): Undrafted, 2010
- Pre-draft team: Connecticut
- Country: USA
- Hand: Right
- Agent: -
| Date | League | Transaction |
|---|---|---|
| 26th September, 2010 | NBA | Signed a partially guaranteed one year minimum salary contract with Oklahoma City. |
| 20th October, 2010 | NBA | Waived by Oklahoma City. |
| 30th October, 2010 | D-League | Designated as an allocated player by Tulsa 66ers. |
| 2nd November, 2011 | D-League | Designated as a returning player by Tulsa 66ers. |
| 9th December, 2011 | NBA | Signed an unguaranteed two year minimum salary contract with New Orleans. Included team option for 2012/13. |
| 24th December, 2011 | NBA | Waived by New Orleans. |
| 28th December, 2011 | D-League | Re-acquired by Tulsa 66ers. |
| 10th April, 2012 | NBA | Signed a 10 day contract with New Orleans. |
| 27th July, 2012 | NBA | As a part of a three team deal, traded by New Orleans to Phoenix, along with Brad Miller, and along with a 2013 second round pick (#52, Lorenzo Brown) and a 2016 second round pick (the same pick as above, thus further obligations are extinguished) to Minnesota, in exchange for a signed-and-traded Robin Lopez, Hakim Warrick and cash from Phoenix. |
| 31st July, 2012 | NBA | Waived by Phoenix. |
| 19th September, 2012 | Israel | Signed a one year contract with Hapoel Holon. |
| 19th August, 2013 | Italy | Signed a one year contract with Enel Brindisi. |
| 10th July, 2014 | Italy | Signed a one year contract with Sassari. |
| 15th November, 2015 | Italy | Signed for the remainder of the season with Torino. |
| 12th July, 2016 | Israel | Signed a two year contract with Hapoel Jerusalem. |
| 2006 - 2010 | Connecticut (NCAA) |
| July 2010 | Cleveland Cavaliers (Summer League) |
| September 2010 - October 2010 | Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) |
| October 2010 - December 2011 | Tulsa 66ers (D-League) |
| December 2011 | New Orleans Hornets (NBA) |
| December 2011 - April 2012 | Tulsa 66ers (D-League) |
| April 2012 - July 2012 | New Orleans Hornets (NBA) |
| July 2012 | Phoenix Suns (NBA) |
| September 2012 - June 2013 | Hapoel Holon (Israel) |
| July 2013 | Charlotte Bobcats (Summer League) |
| August 2013 - June 2014 | Enel Brindisi (Italy) |
| July 2014 | Charlotte Hornets (Summer League) |
| July 2014 - June 2015 | Sassari (Italy) |
| November 2015 - June 2016 | Torino (Italy) |
| July 2016 - present | Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel) |
October 6, 2010
Dyson played for the Cavaliers in summer league, at which time I wrote this about him:
There was a time when averaging 20/5/5 at UConn meant a guarantee to be drafted. Not so for Dyson. For all the scoring numbers, Dyson is far from a complete scorer; for all the assist numbers, Dyson is far from a point guard. And at 6'3, he'll struggle to be a shooting guard as well.
Much of his production comes from the fast break, where he is unbelievably good. He can snake his way to the basket with blistering speed, and finish with athleticism despite his small size. In the half court, however, he can't get to the basket as readily. This is due in no small part to his jumpshot, which doesn't really exist. And while Dyson has the athletic tools for perimeter defense, he lapses.
If he goes to the D-League - and he should, because he's going to be on the cusp of a call-up - then he could put up similar numbers to that. But without a jumpshot, his ridiculously tremendous upside potential is limited.
That last point is the reason why he is here. Dyson is not quite good enough to play in the NBA, but he could be one day if he hones that jumper slightly. For that reason, he needs to be in the D-League; for that reason, Oklahoma City want him on THEIR D-League team. That's why they've signed Dyson, because now, when he is waived, he will be allocated to the Thunder's self-owned affiliate, the Tulsa 66ers. From there, Dyson is free to be called up by any NBA team, not just the Thunder; however, Oklahoma City will have the inside track on his progress. It's all deliberate.
August 21, 2010
- Jerome Dyson * - Dyson is reportedly heading to training camp with the Oklahoma City Thunder. You heard it here first, unless you didn't.
July 30, 2010
Jerome Dyson - There was a time when averaging 20/5/5 at UConn meant a guarantee to be drafted. Not so for Dyson. For all the scoring numbers, Dyson is far from a complete scorer; for all the assist numbers, Dyson is far from a point guard. And at 6'3, he'll struggle to be a shooting guard as well.
Much of his production comes from the fast break, where he is unbelievably good. He can snake his way to the basket with blistering speed, and finish with athleticism despite his small size. In the half court, however, he can't get to the basket as readily. This is due in no small part to his jumpshot, which doesn't really exist. And while Dyson has the athletic tools for perimeter defense, he has a size advantage at shooting guard, and is prone to lapses in focus.
If he goes to the D-League - and he should, because he's going to be on the cusp of a call-up - then he could put up similar numbers to that. But without a jumpshot, his ridiculously tremendous upside potential is limited.