OKC Thunder trade Isaiah Joe to Pistons for future draft picks

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OKC Thunder trade Isaiah Joe to Pistons for future draft picks
Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two future second-round picks. Joe averaged 11.1 points and shot 42.3% from three-point range last season but saw reduced playing time in the playoffs. This move follows another trade of Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks, indicating a broader strategy for the Thunder to manage their payroll amid contract extensions for key players. Isaiah Joe, who has two years left on his contract, will add shooting depth to the Pistons, who are focused on enhancing their offensive capabilities for next season.

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  • Joe averaged 11.1 points and 2.5 rebounds last season.
  • Thunder receive two future second-round picks in the trade.
  • Joe shot 42.3% from three-point range last season.
  • Thunder traded Aaron Wiggins earlier this summer for similar assets.
  • Pistons aim to upgrade their offense following a second-round playoff exit.
Latest Updates
  • 4:01 PMYahoo SportsOKC Thunder players react to Isaiah Joe getting traded to Pistons
  • 8:24 PMYahoo SportsThunder sending 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to Pistons for draft picks, AP source says
  • 7:38 PMYahoo SportsIsaiah Joe trade: Detroit Pistons acquire 3-point sniper from OKC Thunder
  • 5:08 PMESPNSources: Pistons to land Joe in trade with OKC
  • 4:08 PMYahoo SportsOklahoma City reportedly trades Isaiah Joe to Detroit for two second-round picks
  • 3:45 PMYahoo SportsDetroit Pistons Acquire Sharpshooter Isaiah Joe in Trade With Thunder
  • 3:32 PMYahoo SportsPistons land sharpshooter Isaiah Joe in trade with Thunder
  • 3:31 PMYahoo SportsThunder reportedly trade Isaiah Joe to Pistons for two second-round draft picks
What they're saying
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Oklahoma City further reduced its potential luxury tax bill for next season by agreeing to trade elite 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two second-round draft picks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. Joe made 681 3-pointers over the last four regular seasons with the Thunder. Oklahoma City has shed well over $100 million from its potential luxury tax bill for next season in recent days, first by agreeing to trade Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta and now with this move.

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The OKC Thunder is trading Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons. OKC will receive two future second-round picks in exchange for Joe. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the news.

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The Pistons bolstered their offense, landing guard Isaiah Joe from the Thunder in exchange for two future second-round draft picks.

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