Pistons, Reggie Jackson agree on contract buyout
FILE – Reggie Jackson of the Detroit Pistons celebrates a second half play with Luke Kennard #5 while playing the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena on March 03, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP
DETROIT— The Detroit Pistons and Reggie Jackson have agreed on a contract buyout, paving the way for the veteran guard to sign with another team.
Detroit announced the agreement Tuesday.
Article continues after this advertisementJackson is in the final season of his five-year, $80 million deal he signed in 2015 with the Pistons, who acquired him earlier that year in a trade with Oklahoma City.
The 29-year-old Jackson is averaging 14.9 points and 5.1 assists this season, but he has been limited to just 14 games this season due to a back injury.
The Thunder drafted the former Boston College star with the 24th pick overall in 2011 and he has averaged 12.9 points and 4.4 assists over his career.
