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Why the Detroit Pistons need to trade Reggie

By Ari Eizen

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 30: Reggie Bullock #25 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a free throw during the game against the Orlando Magic on December 30, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 30: Reggie Bullock #25 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a free throw during the game against the Orlando Magic on December 30, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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With the way the Detroit Pistons have been playing, it may be time for the team to look to trade to the future.

41 games into the 2018-2019 campaign for the Detroit Pistons (18-23), the team is on the outside looking in of the playoff picture; even in the shallow and very unimpressive East.

For most Detroit fans out there, they are expecting that we trade Reggie Jackson when the trade deadline approaches. But, his large contract (he is making $17 million this year as well as $18 million next year)  that is not on par with his production seems to be an issue.

While that contract is not the greatest for his production and shooting over his time with the Pistons, I do not think that he is the Reggie that we should look to trade come this years trade deadline.

Last year, shooting guard Reggie Bullock surprised much of the NBA with his superb 3-point shooting, shooting 45 percent from beyond the arc.

But this year he has dropped off a little, shooting just 40 percent while taking two more shots per game than last year.

The 5-year vet from UNC also has a contract that will be way easier to move come the trade deadline. With Bullock earning $2.5 million this year, and becoming an unrestricted free agent this off-season, this may be a prime opportunity for the Pistons to get a young asset and a draft pick for first year head coach Dwane Casey to use for his system for the upcoming years.

I still do think that the Pistons need to trade Jackson, but there could be a better chance that Jackson could be traded next year. This is just because teams may not want to take on his contract for two years.

But next year, the Pistons could trade Jackson to a team looking to make a playoff push and will use Jackson as a bench role player on a one year rental.

If the Pistons cannot get their act together as a team, it seems like trading away many of their role players will seem more likely by the day.

If, in fact, the Pistons fall out of the playoff picture and look to trade for the near future, I think that Bullock is the piece that we can realistically move and get a decent return.

For Bullock and another one of the Pistons role players, the Pistons can get a few good assets; especially from a playoff team in need of another 3-point shooting who is in a win now position this season.

While it is frustrating for all Detroit Pistons fans watching the way this team is performing and they way truly everyone is playing (besides Blake Griffin), a trade for the years to come may be a beneficial move for the Detroit Pistons front office to make as the trade deadline gets closer and closer.

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