Thunder face restrictions in potential trade for Spencer Jones

The Oklahoma City Thunder cannot pursue a trade for Spencer Jones for one calendar year. Currently, they are $6.9 million under the second apron and will regain their $6.1 million taxpayer mid-level exception, which they could use to sign a different player. The team has the option to utilize their traded player exemptions to acquire another player currently under contract. This situation reshapes the Thunder's immediate trading strategies.

• 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — The Thunder can't trade for Spencer Jones for one …