Clippers to Reportedly Add Reggie Jackson Following Pistons Buyout
By Adam Weinrib
The LA Clippers just added more firepower to their bench, while the Lakers just...sat still, content with Kyle Kuzma.
After losing out to their in-arena neighbors in the Marcus Morris deal a few weeks back, the Lakers have let another scoring weapon in Reggie Jackson walk to the Clips; he'll reportedly join the team following a buyout from the Detroit Pistons.
Reggie Jackson has reached a buyout with the Pistons and plans to join the Clippers, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/5yktOcpA3x
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 18, 2020
The bulldog guard can score when he gets hot, shooting at a volume that some have labeled too high for comfort. The man sees the green light, whether it's there or not.
Jackson gives the Clippers second unit a starting-level playmaker and scorer. Lakers had hoped to sign Jackson too, sources said. Clippers emerge from the buyout market with the most talented player available that had been available to contenders. https://t.co/zXxckBRzKq
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 18, 2020
Jackson is averaging 14.9 points per game this year in Detroit, shooting nearly 38% from range. When his game is contained by a more proficient set of teammates, he can be quite valuable, in almost a hybrid Marcus Morris-Patrick Beverley role.
When he's allowed to run wild, though, sometimes things get freelanc-ey. Here's hoping the Clippers get the best version possible of the kid.