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Sam Dekker
SF/PF - 6'9, 230lbs - 30 years old - 5 years of NBA experience
Signed in United Kingdom - Signed with London Lions
  • Birthdate: 05/06/1994
  • Drafted (NBA): 18th pick, 2015
  • Pre-draft team: Wisconsin
  • Country: USA
  • Hand: Right
  • Agent: Mark Bartelstein/Kieran Piller (Priority Sports)
Stats
Transactions
DateLeagueTransaction
2015 NBA DraftNBADrafted 18th overall by Houston.
20th July, 2015NBASigned four year, $7,921,655 rookie scale contract with Houston. Included team options for 2017/18 and 2018/19.
9th February, 2016D-LeagueAssigned by Houston to Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League.
22nd February, 2016D-LeagueRecalled by Houston from Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League.
23rd February, 2016D-LeagueAssigned by Houston to Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League.
28th February, 2016D-LeagueRecalled by Houston from Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League.
1st March, 2016D-LeagueAssigned by Houston to Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League.
5th March, 2016D-LeagueRecalled by Houston from Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League.
30th October, 2016NBAHouston exercised 2017/18 team option.
28th June, 2017NBATraded by Houston, along with Patrick Beverley, Kyle Wiltjer, Montrezl Harrell, DeAndre Liggins, Lou Williams, Darrun Hilliard, a 2018 first round pick and cash to L.A. Clippers in exchange for Chris Paul.
31st October, 2017NBAL.A. Clippers exercised 2018/19 team option.
7th August, 2018NBATraded by L.A. Clippers, along with the draft rights to Renaldas Seibutis (#50, 2007) and cash, to Washington in exchange for the draft rights to Vladimir Veremeenko ('48, 2006).
7th December, 2018NBAAs a part of a three team deal, traded by Cleveland to Washington, along with George Hill and a 2021 second round pick to Milwaukee, in exchange for Matthew Dellavedova, John Henson, a protected 2021 first round pick and a 2021 second round pick from Milwaukee, as well as a 2022 second round pick from Washington.
Career Moves
2012 - 2015Wisconsin (NCAA)
June 2015 - June 2017Houston Rockets (NBA)
June 2017 - August 2018L.A. Clippers (NBA)
August 2018 - December 2018Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)
December 2018 - presentWashington Wizards (NBA)
Articles about Sam Dekker
2017 NBA Manifesto

June 29, 2017

Sam Dekker
SF/PF, 6’9, 230lbs, 23 years old, 2 years of experience

Added some decent depth at the shallowest position on the depth chart, rebounding the ball, finishing around the basket, and rarely turning it over. The spot-ups need work but should develop in due course. The free throw stroke is also poor and the defence unthreatening, but as a heady reserve and occasional small-ball four, Dekker has his uses.

Player Plan: Two years of rookie scale contract remaining. Keep, and actually use him in the playoffs next time.

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