Reggie Jackson Rumors: Thunder not interested in trade
By Josh Hill
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a problem with guards, as they seem to grow stars and then have to give them up to other teams. It’s not that they’re being stolen, but James Harden was a guy Oklahoma City needed but traded away.
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It’s the same story, different name now with Reggie Jackson. He’s set to get a new contract this summer and could end up on another roster if the Thunder don’t tread lightly.
According to Susan Bible from Basketball Insiders, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping that Reggie Jackson can be signed and have no intention of trading him.
"As for a possible preseason trade, akin to the James Harden surprise trade, Presti said, “That’s just not something we’ve considered. He’s a guy we see being here for a long time.”"
As for Jackson’s feelings on the matter, he’s hoping a deal gets done so that he can remain in Oklahoma City for the long-term future.
"“My representation and Sam and the Thunder organization, they’re talking,” Jackson shared. “We’ve got a month to try to get things done; hopefully we can figure that out. I definitely like being a part of this team. Let’s just hope they make progress on things.”"
Losing Jackson would be another hiccup for the Thunder that sets the team back. Losing Harden arguably cost them legitimate title shots in 2012-13 and 2013-14, which is something the Thunder will want to avoid with Kevin Durant’s contract starting to run out.
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