Report: Pistons trade for Nuggets’ C Bol Bol voided after failed physical

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DETROIT – The Pistons-Nuggets trade that sent Bol Bol to Detroit has been voided after a failed physical, according to reports.

ESPN reported last week that the Pistons were acquiring 7-foot-2 Bol Bol in a trade with the Denver Nuggets. Detroit was to send guard Rodney McGruder and a 2022 second-round pick via the Brooklyn Nets to Denver for Bol.

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But on Thursday, ESPN reported the deal has been voided because Bol didn’t pass his physical with the Pistons.

Bol, 22, was once considered a top-10 draft prospect, but fell to the second round in 2019. He would have gotten a bigger opportunity with Detroit, which has been lacking depth in the front court after injuries to Kelly Olynyk and Jerami Grant.

Bol is the son of the late Manute Bol, a well-known 7-foot-7 player who played for a decade in the NBA.


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