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Philadelphia Waives Jakarr Sampson to clear way for Joel Anthony, but deal falls through
Guard Jakarr Sampson was tall, enthusiastic, and quite versatile. In fact, he was a favorite of head coach Brett Brown due to his enthusiastic positive approach and versatility.
In the weeks leading up to the 2016 NBA Draft, the experience of the team with Samspon allowed the team to project a means to make use of Ben Simmons’ skills on the team.
Unfortunately, the player did not survive the journey. Near the 2016 NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers agreed to a deal, in kind, to take on the contract of Houston Rockets center Joel Anthony. In return, the 76ers would receive a 2017 second round draft pick as compensation.
Unfortunately, the deal involved the Detroit Pistons. In order to participate, the Philadelphia 76ers needed to waive a player to make room for Anthony. But the deal also required a trade of Donatas Motiejunas to the Pistons for the Pistons 2nd round pick.
Houston's 3-team trade of Donatas Motiejunas is in process of being voided by Detroit in accordance with the NBA, sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 22, 2016
The deal was voided. But in the meantime, the 76ers had cut Sampson who was immediately signed by the Denver Nuggets.