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Pistons Reportedly Acquire Guard Isaiah Joe From OKC for Future 2nd-Round Picks
The deal clears cap space for Oklahoma City and gives Detroit a veteran 3-point shooter who averaged 11.1 points last season.
- On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded guard Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two future second-round draft picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Facing a $16.5 million projection over the second apron, the Thunder utilized Joe's trade to manage salary constraints; Joe is due $11.3 million next season with a team option in 2027-28.
- Joe, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard, averaged 11.1 points and 2.5 rebounds while shooting 42.3% from 3-point range across 71 games last season, providing floor spacing for Detroit.
- The Pistons pursued this trade to upgrade their offense following a second-round exit from the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers last month.
- With Joe and Aaron Wiggins now gone, the Thunder must address backcourt depth to provide rest for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams during the offseason.
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Thunder sending 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to Pistons for draft picks,
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. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal is still pending the required approvals from the league office. Joe made 681 3-pointers over the last four regular seas…
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Thunder sending 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to Pistons for draft picks, AP source says
Oklahoma City is further reducing 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, according to person with knowledge of the deal. The…
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