Is Bones Hyland a possibility for the Detroit Pistons?

Nov 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland (3) drives at Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo (6) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland (3) drives at Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo (6) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Is this a realistic framework for a Bones Hyland trade?

I think that this particular example of a trade is fairly even for both sides.

Detroit gets the primary chip in Hyland, a young player who has already shown promise, allowing him to further develop in the Detroit Pistons organization and enter a rebuilding situation that likely comes along with increased minutes.

The Nuggets get increased depth for a run at the title this year. Burks brings a scoring threat off the bench, who could start if needed. He’d most likely thrive alongside a facilitating big like Nikola Jokic and is a better and more versatile defender than Bones.

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Diallo brings additional depth through his strong defense as well as the ability to create some offensive flashes through his athleticism.

If I had to guess which team would say no in this scenario, it would be Denver in the first trade and probably Detroit in the second one, meaning a match would be difficult. Maybe another team has a stronger package that sends a rotation piece and first-round pick back in exchange for Hyland, though they might be more interested in a package based around Stewart.

But, if the Nuggets want to add multiple pieces that can contribute this season in a Bones trade, either of these trades would fit that strategy.

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