Jordan was traded to the Pistons on Friday in a move designed to clear salary for a Brooklyn Nets team that was already deep into the luxury tax. The Pistons will pay the bulk of the $20 million remaining on his deal. The Lakers will pay Jordan his minimum salary of $2.6 million.
How did DeAndre Jordan end up on the Pistons?
The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly struck a deal to send DeAndre Jordan to the Detroit Pistons in a cost-saving move for the franchise. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Nets are sending Jordan, four future second-round draft picks and $5.78 million in cash to Detroit for Jahlil Okafor and Sekou Doumbouya.
What was the trade for DeAndre Jordan?
The 33-year-old Jordan joins Paul Millsap as a backup center for the Sixers, who dealt Andre Drummond to Brooklyn as a part of the multiplayer trade that sent Ben Simmons to the Nets in exchange for James Harden last month.
Why did DeAndre Jordan go to the Lakers?
As expected, Jordan reached a contract buyout with the Pistons a few days later. Not too long after hitting the open market, Jordan landed with the Lakers. Choosing the Lakers made sense for Jordan, who is at the part of his career where he's needed for a reduced role on a championship-contending team.
Why was Sekou Doumbouya traded?
Brooklyn trades Doumbouya to Houston, throwing in 1 second-round pick to sweeten the deal. It was purely a luxury-tax salary dump. Houston, which is expected to have one of the worst teams in the NBA, immediately releases Doumbouya, even though taking chances on young players is kind of what they are doing right now.
26 related questions foundWho did the Pistons trade for?
The Pistons added big man Marvin Bagley III, a former No. 2 overall pick, from the Sacramento Kings, and they still have leading scorer Jerami Grant. In a four-team deal, the Pistons sent Josh Jackson and Trey Lyles to the Kings, plus two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks, the team announced Thursday night.
What trade did the Pistons make?
DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons have reportedly traded guard Josh Jackson, forward Trey Lyles and draft picks for center Marvin Bagley III as part of a four-team deal on NBA Trade Deadline day.
Did DeAndre Jordan get waived?
DeAndre Jordan cleared waivers and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, the team announced Thursday. The 76ers terminated Willie Cauley-Stein's 10-day contract to sign Jordan, allowing Cauley-Stein to sign elsewhere. Jordan, 33, appeared in just 32 games for the Los Angeles Lakers this season.
When did DeAndre Jordan get traded?
On January 31, 2019, Jordan was traded to the New York Knicks along with Dennis Smith Jr., Wesley Matthews and two future first round draft picks in exchange for Kristaps Porziņģis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Trey Burke and Courtney Lee.
Did DeAndre Jordan get signed?
The Philadelphia 76ers officially signed the veteran center DeAndre Jordan, Philly's President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced on Thursday night. Jordan, who just wrapped a short stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, will look to take advantage of another opportunity with his sixth organization.
Who did Lakers trade for DeAndre Jordan?
In addition to cutting DeAndre Jordan to make room for DJ Augustin, the Lakers will also sign Wenyen Gabriel to a two-way contract. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission.
When did 76ers get DeAndre Jordan?
76ers Sign DeAndre Jordan
PHILADELPHIA – MARCH 3, 2022 – Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed DeAndre Jordan. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. In a related move, Willie Cauley-Stein has been released from his 10-day contract.
Who wins the Nets Pistons deal for DeAndre Jordan?
The Pistons will get veteran center DeAndre Jordan, along with four future second-round picks and almost $6 million in cash for center Jahlil Okafor and forward Sekou Doumbouya, a league source with direct knowledge of the deal told The Detroit News. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report the trade.
Did Lakers waive DeAndre Jordan?
To make room for the veteran point guard, the Lakers waived backup big man DeAndre Jordan. By swapping Jordan for Augustin, the Lakers are clearly placing an emphasis on guard play and shooting, as opposed to post play. Jordan appeared in 32 games for the Lakers this season and played 12.8 minutes per performance.
Did DeAndre Jordan go to the Lakers?
Jordan played in 32 games for the Lakers this year and put up very mediocre numbers. It was a tough reminder that the 33-year-old is well beyond his All-Star caliber years with the Clippers. He averaged 4.1 points and 5.4 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game.
Does DeAndre Jordan have a ring?
DeAndre Jordan has not won any championships in his career.
Who did the Lakers waive?
Ariza played 24 games with Los Angeles during the 2021-22 season. Trevor Ariza averaged 4.0 points and 3.4 rebounds over 24 games with Los Angeles this season. The Los Angeles Lakers have waived Trevor Ariza, the team announced on Thursday.
When was DeAndre Jordan waived?
The 34-year-old veteran was waived by the Houston Rockets earlier in February after averaging 5.4 points and 2.2 assists on 41% shooting from distance in 34 games.
Who did the Pistons trade for Marvin Bagley?
Detroit at the trade deadline gave up Josh Jackson, Trey Lyles and two future second-round draft picks for Bagley III, who will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season.
What did the Pistons give up for Bagley?
Amid published reports of interest from the Pistons that dated to last summer, Bagley was sent to Detroit in what became a four-team trade on Feb. 10 with the Pistons giving up Trey Lyles and Josh Jackson plus two second-round picks, neither of them their own, one in 2023 and the second in 2024.
Was Trey Lyles traded?
The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has acquired guard Donte DiVincenzo (DEE-vin-chen-zo) from the Milwaukee Bucks, forward Josh Jackson and forward Trey Lyles from the Detroit Pistons as part of a four-team trade that will send Marvin Bagley III to Detroit.
Who did the Pistons pick up in free agency?
DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has signed free agents Kelly Olynyk, Trey Lyles and restricted free agent Saben Lee. Per team policy, terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Olynyk, 6-11, 240, enters his ninth season in 2021-22.
