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Detroit Pistons: Looking ahead to potential trade deadline wishlist

By Richard Davisson

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 10: Reggie Jackson #1 Luke Kennard #5 and Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons look on during the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 10, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - MARCH 10: Reggie Jackson #1 Luke Kennard #5 and Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons look on during the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 10, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Reflection

Each of the trades mentioned would be a franchise-altering decision. Not on the scale of the Blake Griffin trade, but it would mark either a decision to capitalize on the Griffin era in the short term, or the initial pivot toward a rebuild and the end of that era in Detroit.

Griffin is the only player that I can say with confidence won’t be traded during the season. Yet, there are different paths to this Pistons’ season that could lead to any other player, starter or young asset alike, being traded by the deadline.

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While trading for Beal and Gallinari may seem unlikely, they are both players that I expect to be either traded by the deadline or at the very least, involved in the trade discussions of many teams.

Ball wouldn’t seem to be on the trade block at first notice, but a crowded Pelicans rotation will most likely leave someone out in the cold. Finally, perhaps a Drummond for Simmons swap is able to clarify the timelines of each team.

Ed Stefanski and the front office have demonstrated the ability to make shrewd decisions when it comes to free agency and trade. While none of the trades mentioned may come to fruition, the Pistons should be active in exploring all possibilities to improve the team in the best way they can considering the context of the season. I expect Detroit to be active at the trade deadline, and if one of these trades does happen, remember that you heard it here first.

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