After being waived on Sunday by the Sixers, Demetrius Jackson has reached a deal to join China’s Beijing Ducks, according to multiple reports.
After Shams Charania of The Athletic first indicated that Jackson would head to China, Emiliano Carchia of Sportando wrote that Beijing was his likely destination. His agency, Priority Sports, confirmed as much today, relaying a report from Tom Noie of NDInsider.com.
Jackson, 24, appeared in just six games for the Sixers this season while on a two-way contract with the team, averaging 3.7 PPG in 6.5 MPG.
Despite his limited NBA production, the 6’1″ guard played well in eight G League games, recording 19.4 PPG, 7.4 APG, and 4.6 RPG. Now, he’ll get a chance to play a starring role in China, joining another former NBA guard – Aaron Jackson – in Beijing.
The Chinese season ends before the NBA’s, so Jackson could be back in the league before the end of 2018/19 if an opportunity arises down the stretch.