The
Brooklyn Nets and Oklahoma City are in serious talks on a deal for
Brook Lopez – with a key component centering on the Nets’ ability to persuade Thunder guard Reggie Jackson to make a long-term commitment to the franchise, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
The Nets and Thunder are discussing a deal that would include center
Kendrick Perkins, forward Perry Jones and Jackson joining the Nets, but Brooklyn is working to gauge the enthusiasm of Jackson about coming to Brooklyn, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
There are several more moving parts in Nets-Thunder trade talks, league sources said.
The Nets are prepared to move guard Jarrett Jack in a deal, clearing the way for Jackson to become the starter and a franchise cornerstone, league sources said. Deron Williams would continue to be used in a reserve role for the Nets.
The Nets are committed to turning the team over to Jackson, which is what it would take to get him to make a long-term commitment. The major reason he wants out of Oklahoma City is his desire to be a starter in the NBA.
Jackson turned down a four-year, $48 million extension with the Thunder, and it is believed that it could take something closer to Eric Bledoe’s $14 million annual salary with the Suns to procure him, league sources said.
Jackson will be a restricted free agent this summer.
The Thunder have long been intrigued with Lopez, who could play a significant role in making a push for the playoffs and a Western Conference title this season. Talks between Brooklyn and Oklahoma City on Lopez broke down several weeks ago.
Jackson, 24, requested a trade out of Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Yahoo Sports reported.