NBA Rumors: Mike Muscala, Thunder Agree to Contract After Pistons Buyout

The Oklahoma City Thunder are adding 6'10" big man Mike Muscala, who was available after he agreed to a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons.

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Muscala plans to sign with the Thunder for the remainder of the season after he clears waivers.

Over his 11-year NBA career, Muscala has averaged 6.0 points on 45.2 percent shooting (37.6 percent from three) and 3.2 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game. He's suited up for 532 NBA regular-season contests, starting 45. Muscala has also come off the bench for 35 playoff games.

This season has been a tougher one for Muscala, who is shooting a career-low 35.8 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from three. He posted 3.8 PPG and 2.8 RPG.

Muscala starred at Bucknell University from 2009-2013, earning Patriot League Player of the Year honors in 2011 and 2013. The Bison also made the NCAA tournament twice with Muscala leading the way.

Muscala has played for the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards and Pistons.

Detroit acquired Muscala in a four-player trade from Washington on January 14, but his Pistons career ended on Feb. 28 when the team bought out his contract, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski:

Now Muscala is aboard Oklahoma City, where he'll add more frontcourt depth and help spread the floor on offense.

The Thunder's lack of size has been cited as one of the biggest obstacles standing in their way going into the playoffs. There was speculation they could be targeting a big man leading up to the trade deadline, but nothing ultimately came together.

Muscala isn't the type of big man who is going to be fighting for space under the basket against someone like Rudy Gobert or Nikola Jokić, but he does give head coach Mark Daigneault another player with size who can shoot the ball.

Oklahoma City has had tremendous success already this season with a smaller roster. Adding a player like Muscala, who can add more punch to the offense, will only make them more dangerous as the team gears up for the postseason.