Detroit Pistons: Pros and cons of potentially trading Blake Griffin
The Unknown Factor: 2020-21
The matter of trading or not trading Blake Griffin could ultimately come down to what transpires in 2020-21. That’s true of both how well he plays during that fateful season, as well as whether or not the NBA prospers from a financial perspective under COVID-related circumstances.
Some may believe the Detroit Pistons should trade Griffin as soon as this summer, but that may not actually be the best path to follow.
If Griffin shows out in 2020-21, the Pistons would either be able to pursue a postseason appearance or trade him near the deadline. A contending team would certainly welcome a player who not only produces in multiple areas, but has vast postseason experience.
Another option could even be to keep Griffin through the season, thus enabling him to help the young core gain invaluable postseason experience.
The negative possibilities include Griffin being unable to overcome injuries and the NBA’s salary cap dropping somewhat drastically. If either one of those two possibilities play out, then the market for a player in their 30s would be drastically altered.
That puts Troy Weaver in the difficult position of pondering: Is patience a virtue? Or could it cost him what may be an opportunity to push the organization in the right direction?
A common ground will need to be found, but until one knows exactly what that is, the determination is as follows.
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If Detroit Pistons can trade Blake Griffin for a haul, it’d be hard to argue against doing so. If there’s an overwhelming cost to doing so, however, patience would be a virtue.