Detroit Pistons: 2 new potential trade targets hit the market

Could the Detroit Pistons trade for Malcolm Brogdon?

It makes sense for the Indiana Pacers to try and move Brogdon while they can still recoup some assets for him, and at this point, they might be desperate to get him off the books.

He is owed $22, 21 and 23 million over the next three seasons and only played 36 games this season, adding to a career that has been filled with injuries.

Brogdon has only played 48, 64, 54, 56 and 36 games in the five seasons since his rookie year, which is why I was shocked to see the Pacers give him such a long-term guaranteed deal.

He is a productive player when he is in there, as he has averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists for his career and is a guy who can play and defend any spot on the perimeter.

But the Pistons aren’t going to give up much for a guy who has missed so much time and is pushing 30-years-old. Here’s a trade that might make sense for both teams:

In this trade, the Detroit Pistons get their guard upgrade with a guy who would be a great fit with Cade Cunningham on both ends.

The Pacers get some much-needed depth, around $5 million in cap relief next season, plus Olynyk only has one more guaranteed year, so they’d be freeing up future money as well.

I don’t see the Pacers having a ton of interest in a deal like this, as they can probably do better, but like I said, Detroit isn’t going to give up any of their decent assets for a guy whose age, injury history and salary are not great fits.

I don’t see Brogdon as a realistic option for the Detroit Pistons unless the market for him never materializes and the Pacers will take back a lesser return to save money.