Laker News: DeAndre Jordan To Sign With Lakers After Being Traded and Bought Out In Detroit

DeAndre Jordan's buyout leaves him available to the Lakers in free agency

Earlier today, Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a patented Woj bomb.

ESPN Sources: Brooklyn is trading C DeAndre Jordan, four future-second round picks and $5.78M to Detroit for Jahlil Okafor and Sekou Doumbouya. Pistons plan to work through a buyout on two-years, $20M owed Jordan; Nets will save $47M in salary and tax on deal.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 3, 2021

DeAndre Jordan going from Brooklyn to Detroit doesn't necessarily concern Laker fans. It's the impending buyout that is intriguing. The rumors about the Lakers possibly shopping for another big man have swirling for weeks. Then came another Woj bomb.

Upon formal completion of a buyout with the Detroit Pistons, center DeAndre Jordan intends to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. Jordan would have to first clear waivers to become a free agent.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 3, 2021

So there it is. The Lakers will have Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard, AND DeAndre Jordan as their big men. 

DeAndre Jordan's career numbers are 9.4 PPG, 10.6 RPG, on .674 percent shooting. His career average in blocks is also 1.6. He has made the All-NBA defensive first team twice. His efficiency on high-percentage shots and rebounds are his true appeal.