Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: Josh Jackson
Detroit Pistons Receive: Justin Jackson, 2021 2nd Round Pick (via DEN), 2022 2nd Round Pick
This trade is very much just a deal for two rather bleak prospects in the NBA right now but there’s more to it beneath the surface. Both Jackson’s have their abilities to shine in certain areas, but could thrive more if
Justin Jackson is averaging 7.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists for the OKC Thunder this season. He is also shooting a very good 45.7 percent from the floor and 35.6 percent from beyond the arc. He’s been solid since being drafted No. 15 overall in 2017.
Josh Jackson has bounced around the league a bit since his two-year tenure with the Phoenix Suns came to an end. He showed some intriguing signs with the Memphis Grizzlies last season and has built on that with the Detroit Pistons, with averages of 12.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.
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Both of these players each bring their own slate of skills to the table, but they may just need a change of scenery to truly be dialed in. Could they each be better suited swapping places?
Let’s take a look at what each player could bring to their new team if a deal were to get done.
