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Complete guide to Sam Presti’s trades as General Manager

By Nick Delahanty

Sam Presti, Billy Donovan, OKC Thunder (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)
Sam Presti, Billy Donovan, OKC Thunder (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 11: Enes Kanter #11 of the OKC Thunder goes for a lay up during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 11, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 11: Enes Kanter #11 of the OKC Thunder goes for a lay up during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 11, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Presti acquires talented offensive big-man

Trade Details

Detroit Pistons Receive

Reggie Jackson

Thunder Acquire

Enes Kanter

D.J. Augustin

Steve Novak

Kyle Singler

2019 Second-Round Draft Pick (From DET)

Utah Jazz Acquire

Grant Jerrett

Kendrick Perkins

Rights to Tibor Pleiss

Future First-Round Pick (From OKC)

2017 Second-Round Pick (From DET)

It’s no secret that Reggie Jackson was unhappy in Oklahoma City.

Jackson was set to become a restricted free agent that summer, and was looking for contract that was close to the max deal.

At the time, Jackson was serving as the Thunder’s backup point guard. His playing time began to dip after the Thunder acquired Dion Waiters (hold on, we’ll get to him in a second!) in a trade.

Looking for an opportunity to be a starter, Jackson’s agent requested a trade. The Thunder were able to accommodate his wishes as part of a three-team trade deadline deal.

When the Thunder were exploring trade options for Jackson, they were looking to acquire a big-man that they could pair with Steven Adams. The Thunder made a hard push to acquire Brook Lopez, but couldn’t strike a deal.

However, the Thunder were able to acquire the big man that they desired.

Enes Kanter, who was 22-years-old at the time, was the main piece acquired by the Thunder in the deal. Since arriving in Oklahoma City, Kanter has been just what the Thunder hoped he would be.

In two-and-a-half seasons with the Thunder, Kanter has averaged 14.2 points and eight rebounds per game. Kanter adds another dimension to the Thunder’s front court, as he is an above-average offensive player at his position. His rebounding ability is also an asset, especially on the offensive glass.

Jackson clearly didn’t have a future with the franchise, and Presti was able to get a valuable asset in return. At 25-years-old, Kanter is the type of player that could have a long-term impact on the franchise moving forward.

So… remember when we mentioned Dion Waiters before…

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