What was the Talen Horton-Tucker trade?

Last Modified Mar 12, 2024 09:20 GMT
What was the Talen Horton-Tucker trade?
Talen Horton-Tucker. Source: Getty Images

Talen Horton-Tucker is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Utah Jazz in the NBA. Born on November 25, 2000 in Chicago, Horton-Tucker is renowned for his remarkably large hand size, which ranks among the largest in the entire NBA for a guard.

Talen Horton-Tucker or “THT” as he is referred by the NBA fans, had an outstanding high school career at Simeon Career Academy where he led them to three consecutive City Championships, and he earned recognition as a four-star athlete. Following high school, he played one college season at Iowa State, and declared for the draft.

In the 2019 NBA Draft, Horton-Tucker was selected as the 46th overall pick by the Orlando Magic but was subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on draft night in exchange for a 2020 second-round draft pick and cash considerations.

During his rookie season with the Lakers, Horton-Tucker didn't receive many opportunities but he was part of the title-winning Lakers team. Notably, he made history by becoming the second-youngest player to win an NBA championship at 19 years and 322 days old. In his second year, he saw increased playing time, and was a constant part of the Lakers bench unit.

Currently, Horton-Tucker plays for the Utah Jazz and is recognized as a proficient two-way shooting guard. In the 2023-24 NBA season, he averaged 10.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 0.9 steals per game, shooting 40.2% from the field and 33.1% from 3-point range in 40 games played, with an average of 19.9 minutes per game.

Talen Horton-Tucker Trade

What was the Talen Horton-Tucker trade?
Talen Horton-Tucker. Source: Getty Images

On August 25, 2022, Talen Horton-Tucker was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz along with Stanley Johnson in exchange for Patrick Beverley.

Talen Horton-Tucker Salary

What was the Talen Horton-Tucker trade?
Talen Horton-Tucker . Source: Getty Images

Talen Horton-Tucker is set to earn $11,020,000 for the 2023/24 season. He is in the last season of his three-year contract with the Utah Jazz worth $30,780,000, and will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2024.

FAQ's on Talen Horton-Tucker trade

A. On August 7, 2021,  Talen Horton-Tucker was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the New Orleans Pelicans in a three team trade that included Steven Adams joining Memphis.

A. Talen Horton-Tucker is on a three-year  $30,780,000 contract with the Utah Jazz. Horton-Tucker will be an unrestricted free agent in the upcoming 2024 NBA offseason. 

A. Horton-Tucker played basketball at Iowa State University during the 2018/19 season.

A. Talen Horton-Tucker’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $11,020,000.

A. Talen Horton-Tucker plays as shooting guard.

A. In the 2023/24 season, Talen Horton-Tucker is averaging 10.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 0.9 steals per game, as of March 2024.

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