Pistons move Okafor

[Ronman]

Pistons have traded Okafor and Sekou Doumbouya to New York Nets for C DeAndre Jordan. Jordan was allowed to become a free agent and will sign with the Lakers. Wonder what this means for Luka.

 

[Terrykohawk]

Or for Cook

 

[icwesthawk]

The Peacock, flying in Detroit?

 

[doughuddl2]

By dealing Okafor, they only have two centers remaining: Kelly Olynyk and Isaiah Stewart. One option could be to elevate rookie Luka Garza, a second-round pick, from a two-way contract to a standard contract.

Garza was impressive in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas last month, as he was named to the All-Summer League second team with 15 points and 9.6 rebounds and shot 40% on 3-pointers in five games.

If the Pistons decide to move Garza up to the main roster, that would open the two-way spot —

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

By dealing Okafor, they only have two centers remaining: Kelly Olynyk and Isaiah Stewart. One option could be to elevate rookie Luka Garza, a second-round pick, from a two-way contract to a standard contract.

Garza was impressive in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas last month, as he was named to the All-Summer League second team with 15 points and 9.6 rebounds and shot 40% on 3-pointers in five games.

If the Pistons decide to move Garza up to the main roster, that would open the two-way spot —

I read somewhere over the summer that Okafor would likely get moved because while both he and Garza are defensive liabilities Garza has more upside offensively and works hard.

 

[Legend12]

The Peacock, flying in Detroit?

Buy a Peacock tee shirt!

 

[icwesthawk]

Buy a Peacock tee shirt!

Waiting on a free shipping coupon

 

[HawkLogic]

sounds good for garza and I'm definitely rooting for him.

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

Sounds like good news for Luka.

 

[HawkRugged17]

 

[BBHawk]

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So much young talent!

 

[BBHawk]

sounds good for garza and I'm definitely rooting for him.

We can hope!

 

[slipHawk]

One down one more to go?

 

[BBHawk]

One down one more to go?

He'll be playing starter's minutes this season.

 

[hawk_a_holic]

Or for Cook

Cook is on the BULLS

 

[BBHawk]

Cook is on the BULLS

Let's hope he stays there this year!

 

[Terrykohawk]

Cook is on the BULLS

Yeah, I posted this before it was announced Cook signed with Chicago

 

[BBHawk]

Yeah, I posted this before it was announced Cook signed with Chicago

Great!