5 Sleeper trade targets the Detroit Pistons could pursue
The Detroit Pistons have to do something to improve their roster this offseason other than adding another high draft pick, on that, most fans agree.
How to do it is a different matter, as there aren't a ton of impact free agents, and the Pistons don't have a chest full of trade assets to go out and get the talent they need.
We can dream about trading a young player and the 2024 pick for a star, but that kind of deal may not materialize.
The Pistons may have to settle for taking on someone else's bad contract to get an impact player in a trade without having to give up much to get him. There are some players that fit the description, but all would come with significant risk for Detroit.
5 Sleeper trade targets the Detroit Pistons could pursue
Andrew Wiggins
Wiggins has been attached to the Pistons in rumors in the past, and it made sense back then, as he is the type of 3-and-D perimeter player that they need.
But Wiggins has regressed this season, with his minutes, points per game and three-point percentage dipping from his previous three seasons. He's not as engaged or effective on defense and is taking the fewest field-goal attempts of his career.
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If the Warriors want to keep their championship core together for one more run, getting off Wiggins' money will likely be a priority, as he has three more years left on his deal. Getting off Wiggins and Chris Paul is probably the only way Golden State can make a big splash this offseason and improve a team that is currently 10th in the West and aging fast.
Wiggins is still just 29 years old, and when playing well, is exactly what the Pistons need. They can also likely get him for nothing much more than cap space if they are willing to eat the rest of his deal.
The problem is that you have no idea which Wiggins you are getting. The All-Star shooting over 40 percent who played great perimeter defense or this year's Wiggins, who has been a big drop off. You also have to wonder what his mental state would be like if he were traded to the Pistons. Would you get 100 percent effort or just a guy collecting checks?
His contract isn't that bad, as he is making $26, 28 and 30 million (player option) over the next three seasons, so might be worth a flyer if the Pistons can't find any other way to spend their cap space, but given his red flags, it's probably best to stay away.