OKC Thunder news: Justin Jackson waived

The news is official.

The Oklahoma City Thunder waived Justin Jackson on Friday.

The Thunder acquired Jackson from the Boston Celtics in the Mike Muscala trade on Thursday. With the Thunder also signing two-way player Eugene Omoruyi to a full-time deal, they needed to create a roster spot.

The trade garnered the Thunder second-round picks (2023, 2029) from the Celtics. Jackson played for the Thunder in the 2020-21 season.

With Omoruyi on the full-time roster, a two-way spot opens alongside Lindy Waters III.

Jackson was owed $2.1 million this season. In 23 games with the Celtics, Jackson averaged 0.9 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.4 assists.

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