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Evaluating a Detroit Pistons trade with Philadelphia 76ers for Langston Galloway, Luke Kennard

By Aaron Ferguson

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Ish Smith #14 of the Washington Wizards drives against Langston Galloway #9 and Luke Kennard #5 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Capital One Arena on November 4, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Ish Smith #14 of the Washington Wizards drives against Langston Galloway #9 and Luke Kennard #5 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Capital One Arena on November 4, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – MARCH 28: Langston Galloway #9 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a play during the game against the Orlando Magic on March 28, 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – MARCH 28: Langston Galloway #9 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a play during the game against the Orlando Magic on March 28, 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

A trade for Galloway

Galloway got off to a scorching hot start this season its set the tone for a nice contract this summer when he becomes a free agent. It’s also carried through to shooting a career-best 39.9% from 3-point range on 5.2 attempts per game.

It’s allowed his role to expand for the Pistons, averaging 25.5 minutes per game, the most since his rookie season. That would likely dwindle with the Sixers as he pivots to a shooter off the bench but his consistent efficiency over long stretches is key.

4 Langston Galloway trades. light. mock trades

Galloway is owed $7.3 million this season so matching salaries will be a bit challenging and may require the deal to expand or find a third team. One option would be to include Markieff Morris in the deal in return for Mike Scott to help match salaries.

Morris is shooting a career-best 41.1% from 3-point range and is being paid $3.2 million with a player option for 2020-21. Scott is converting 34.3% of his 3-point attempts and is being paid $4.2 million this season and has a second year on his deal.

Adding Jonah Bolden to the mix would give the Pistons another power forward to try and develop at 6-foot-8, 220 pounds. He’s spent most of his time in the G League this season. The 24-year-old was drafted 36th overall in 2017.

Detroit could ask for Oklahoma City’s 2020 first-round pick in a deal for also including Morris and taking on Scott. Though this mock trade will include a 2020 second-round pick that would be the more favorable between the Nets and Knicks.

Now let’s take a look at a deal for Kennard.

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