Muscala told The Oklahoman on Saturday that he plans to retire this offseason, Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran big man played for several teams in his 11-year career, during which he averaged 5.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists while shooting 45.1 percent from the field. Muscala's longest stint was five years in Atlanta, where he started his career in 2013. In that five-year span, the 33-year-old averaged 5.2 points and 3.1 rebounds, and he also shot above 50.0 percent from the field in three of his five seasons.

Muscala plans to sign with the Thunder after clearing waivers Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muscala will join his third NBA team this season after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Pistons on Tuesday. The veteran big man last played for the Thunder in 2022-23, averaging 6.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 14.5 minutes across 43 appearances. Muscala will likely compete for depth minutes as a backup center behind Chet Holmgren.

The Pistons are finalizing a contract buyout with the Pistons on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muscala is averaging 3.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 13.8 minutes across his 37 appearances this season, including 13 with the Pistons. The veteran big man will likely look to join a contending team once he clears waivers.

Muscala is averaging 3.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists since being traded from the Wizards on Jan. 14.

EDGE Analysis

Muscala averaged 12.1 minutes per game in January, filling in at both center and forward with Detroit's depth in shambles. However, with the acquisition of Simone Fontecchio from the Jazz at the deadline, Muscala has been restricted to backup center minutes. The 32-year-old is expected to see another decline with Isaiah Stewart (ankle) set to make his return soon coupled with more playing time devoted to James Wiseman (averaging 16.3 minutes per game in February).

Muscala isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Simone Fontecchio will replace Muscala in the starting lineup Tuesday. Muscala is averaging 2.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 13.2 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

Muscala is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Kings, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muscala will make just his fourth start of the season Wednesday. The veteran big man is averaging 3.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 15.3 minutes across his previous three appearances.

Muscala (concussion) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Muscala has cleared concussion protocol and will suit up after missing Friday's loss to the Clippers. With Isaiah Stewart (ankle) out, Muscala may draw a start at power forward, but it'd be surprising to see him play more than 20 minutes.

Muscala (concussion) will not play Sunday against the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

No surprise here, as Muscala was diagnosed with a concussion Friday. It remains to be seen if he'll be back in time for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Muscala has been diagnosed with a concussion and is currently without a timetable to return, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muscala will need to go through league-mandated concussion protocol testing before he's cleared to return, so he's likely looking at a multi-game absence. While he's out, his limited minutes will be divvied up among Danilo Gallinari, Kevin Knox and Ausar Thompson.

Muscala has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers with a head injury, Johnny Kane of Bally Sports reports. He'll finish the game with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and a rebound over four minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Muscala appeared to be hit in the head during the first quarter of Wednesday's tilt and won't return. While it's unclear if he'll be placed in concussion protocols, Muscala's next chance to play will come Friday against the Clippers. In the meantime, expect Danilo Gallinari, Kevin Knox and James Wiseman to pick up some minutes.