Pistons set to add Isaiah Joe in reported trade with Thunder

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly acquiring Isaiah Joe from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks. ESPN says Oklahoma City is set to receive a 2030 second-rounder via Minnesota and a 2031 second-round pick.

For Detroit, the appeal is clear: Joe brings high-end three-point accuracy to a team that struggled from the perimeter last season. The Pistons averaged 11.0 made threes per game, near the bottom of the NBA, and Joe’s shooting profile could help space the floor around Cade Cunningham.

Joe, who turns 27 next week, became one of the league’s most efficient long-range shooters during his time in Oklahoma City. Over four seasons with the Thunder, he shot 41.5% from three-point range and averaged 9.7 points per game, mostly as a bench contributor.

For the Thunder, the reported deal fits a broader cost-cutting pattern after also moving Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta for second-round picks. ESPN’s financial projections indicate those moves could significantly reduce Oklahoma City’s salary and tax burden, though those figures depend on future team-option decisions.

The trade has not been described in the source as officially announced by the teams, so editors should treat the transaction as reported rather than finalized pending confirmation.