Thunder trade Isaiah Joe to Pistons for two second-round picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
On June 27, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for two future second-round picks. The Thunder, facing a significant luxury tax bill, aimed to reduce expenses by moving Joe, who has been with the team for four seasons. Joe will help address Detroit's shooting challenges, as the team struggled with three-point shooting last season. This trade allows Joe to compete for a championship while easing roster congestion for Oklahoma City, which has multiple guards expecting playing time.
- •Thunder reduce estimated tax bill by $76 million
- •Pistons ranked 29th in three-point attempts last season
- •Joe has consistently shot around 41% from deep
- •Thunder open roster space with multiple guard options
- •Both teams received positive evaluations for the trade
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Isaiah Joe Trade Grades for OKC Thunder and Detroit Pistons
"Oklahoma City slashes a massive luxury tax bill while Detroit secures an elite sharpshooter to bolster Cade Cunningham's spacing and propel their Eastern Conference title hopes.
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