At this point, it feels like a matter of when, not if that Giannis Antetokounmpo gets traded.
The Detroit Pistons aren't viewed as a realistic landing spot for the Greek Freak, even after the two-time MVP made it clear that he prefers to remain in the Eastern Conference.
Still, Detroit doesn't have to win the sweepstakes for the Milwaukee Bucks superstar to come out ahead in the blockbuster trade this offseason.
If the Pistons can just get themselves involved in the framework of arguably the biggest offseason deal to go down, Trajan Langdon has a golden opportunity to solve his own problems without lifting a finger.
Pistons need to get involved in Giannis trade
It almost feels inevitable that when the eventual Giannis trade happens, it will come as a result of a multi-team deal that sends a wave of players and picks around the league.
The Miami Heat are pinned as the clear frontrunner to land the 31-year-old, but given Pat Riley's tendency to fall short of the mark in trade discussions over the years, it's clear that a third team at least may need to get involved to get a deal done.
Most reports suggest Milwaukee doesn't have much of any interest in bringing Tyler Herro back in a Giannis trade, but given that, outside of Bam Adebayo, the sharpshooter is the top asset the Heat has to offer, it's guaranteed he'll be involved in any deal.
One team who has previously shown interest in Herro, though, is none other than the Pistons.
Now, I've personally expressed my gripes about how Herro's fit on J.B. Bickerstaff's squad could be troublesome given his shortcomings on defense, but there's no denying that the Kentucky product would be a major boost offensively for Detroit.
And with the need to bring offensive firepower to the Motor City, there are certainly worse options for the Pistons.
Not to mention, landing Herro as a third team could only cost Detroit a package of Duncan Robinson and Isaiah Stewart, for example.
If Herro's not your top choice, though, there's other options.
Detroit could land several different players just by being involved
Miami is the top suitor, but there's several different teams interested.
The Boston Celtics have been linked to Giannis, the Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as a dark horse, and the Cleveland Cavaliers have every reason to get involved.
And that's not even including teams like the Orlando Magic and other mystery squads who could come out of nowhere.
All that to say, if the Pistons are at least involved in a trade, there's a variety of different options for them to improve their roster, and it all comes by them just being willing to help facilitate this trade.
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