All-in trade proposal radically changes the Detroit Pistons

After completing a 14-win season, the worst in team history, it’s clear that the Detroit Pistons need changes. 

The degree of change is up for debate, as you have fans who want the Pistons to continue on the path they are on, continue “developing” their young talent and not squander all of their cap space on free agents that might not move the needle. This is known as the “Troy Weaver” strategy and has led to where the Pistons are today. 

Others feel the Pistons should use some of their trade assets to make a move for an impact player, grab a few role players in free agency and see if internal development coupled with a better-fitting roster can finally get them over the hump of catastrophe they’ve been trying to climb like Sisyphus pushing a giant stone basketball up a hill only to have it fall back on his head. 

But there is another option. 

The Detroit Pistons could go “all in” 

All in is a poker term that I have historically regretted saying, as it usually precedes me losing a bunch of money on a “sure thing.” 

But in the case of the Pistons, it might be their best choice. In this scenario, Detroit would pool together all of their assets to make significant changes to the roster in an effort to win now. 

It’s the strategy laid out in a recent trade proposal in which the Pistons radically alter the future of their franchise with multiple trades and signings.