OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 9, 2023 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has acquired forward Justin Jackson, a 2023 second-round draft pick and a 2029 second-round draft pick from the Boston Celtics in exchange for forward/center Mike Muscala, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.
Jackson (6-8, 220) appeared in 23 games with the Celtics this season and over his six-season NBA career has seen time in 278 career games (61 starts), holding career averages of 6.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 17.6 minutes per game.
Muscala spent four seasons with the Thunder and appeared in 168 games (seven starts) and averaged 7.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 14.5 minutes per game. This season, he saw time in 43 games (five starts) and contributed 6.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 14.5 minutes per game.