NBA Trade Rumors on Deadline Day: Reggie Jackson for Brook Lopez

NBA Trade Rumors on Deadline Day: Reggie Jackson for Brook Lopez
Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez, center, shoots against Toronto Raptors' Jonas Valanciunas (17), of Lithuania, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in New York. AP Photo/Jason DeCrow
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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The latest NBA trade rumor on deadline day has Oklahoma City sending Reggie Jackson and other players to Brooklyn in a package for Brook Lopez.

The Thunder have long coveted Lopez and appear close to finally landing him, sources told Yahoo.

The key component to the deal is convincing Jackson to pledge loyalty to Brooklyn. Jackson will be a restricted free agent this offseason. 

If the deal gets done, the Nets would move Jarrett Jack in a separate deal to clear the backcourt a bit. Jackson would likely start at point guard, fulfilling his desire. 

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, right, pats teammate Reggie Jackson (15) on the head after a basket during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oklahoma City, Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, right, pats teammate Reggie Jackson (15) on the head after a basket during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oklahoma City, Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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