DETROIT – The Pistons have added a point guard ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline.
The Pistons have traded Willie Reed to the Chicago Bulls for Jameer Nelson, a point guard who played under Stan Van Gundy in Orlando. The Pistons and Bulls will also swap second round picks in 2022.
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Shams Charania reported the deal on Twitter.
The Pistons are adding point guard depth as they wait for starter Reggie Jackson to return from injury.
The Pistons are 5-0 since trading for Blake Griffin. Willie Reed was sent to Detroit in the Griffin trade.
The 35-year-old is averaging 5.1 points, 3.6 assists and 2.2 rebounds this season. Shooting 41 percent in 20.9 minutes per game for New Orleans. https://t.co/YdcufFQoXy
— Derick Hutchinson (@Derick_Hutch) February 8, 2018
The Pistons create a $1.47M trade exception with the trade of Willie Reed. Detroit also has a $7M trade exception and $5.2M Disabled Player Exception.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 8, 2018
Vincent Goodwill is reporting the Pistons are also in talks with the Pelicans to acquire Dante Cunningham, a 30-year-old forward averaging 5 points per game with New Orleans this year.
