Jahlil Okafor was redeemed and traded to the Brooklyn Nets by the Philadelphia 76ers. What was the deal in detail? What does it mean for the Nets, the Sixers and the Big Man himself? SPOX answers the most important questions.
For weeks now, Sixers-GM Jerry Colangelo has been talking about trying eagerly to get a trade in for Jahlil Okafor. He had repeatedly called for such a move, as the 2015 No. 3 pick was no longer playing a role in the press and was not even allowed to play in the garbage time – “out of respect”, as coach Brett Brown emphasized.
So it was clear that the parties would part ways sooner rather than later. The Nets were mentioned in many rumors anyway and apparently have been negotiating with Philly’s front office for quite some time. So now the result came to a conclusion: In addition to Okafor, the Nets also receive Nik Stauskas, a shooter who became available at the Sixers. The Sixers also had to put on a second round pick in 2019 to get rid of the discontented Okafor.
Okafor’s still in his rookie contract. This expires next summer, however, because the Sixers had waived the option for the fourth year. Thus, the Center becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent, which means that it can theoretically change again in the coming off-season if it feels like it.
Stauskas is also still in his rookie contract. Unlike Okafor, however, he will only become a Restricted Free Agent, which means that the Nets will be able to have a say in the future of the Shooting Guard. The 2019 second round pick the Nets receive is not protected.
The contract of Trevor Booker, who will wear the sixers’ jersey in the future, expires in 2018. In the current season, he earns 9.1 million dollars and hangs up 10.1 points and 6.6 rebounds.
Page 1: What does Okafor’s trade look like?
Page 2: What does the trade mean for the Nets?
Page 3: What does the trade mean for Jahlil Okafor?
Page 4: What does the trade mean for the Sixers?
Page 5: What’s the next step with Trevor Booker?