New Orleans Pelicans Receive: F Jerami Grant
Detroit Pistons Receive: No. 8 Overall Pick, G Devonte’ Graham, F/C Jaxson Hayes, G/F Garrett Temple
This hypothetical trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons would certainly raise some eyebrows.
The Pelicans could look to consolidate their roster this offseason and in this scenario, they go all-in on building their version of a death lineup. Adding a versatile wing like Jerami Grant would be the ideal way of doing so.
Grant is going to be one of the most popular players on the trade market this offseason. It could be hard for the Pistons to pass on offers as they did at the deadline, especially if they are adding another lottery pick in the process like in this deal.
Detroit is forging on with its rebuild in this scenario. The No. 8 overall pick gives them options in this year’s draft while Jaxson Hayes is still on a rookie deal of his own.
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Devonte’ Graham likely won’t live up to expectations based on what the Pelicans sign-and-traded him for, but he provides the Pistons with some much-needed perimeter shooting. Meanwhile, Garrett Temple would be a cap filler that can be a stopgap 3-and-D option.
How does this deal impact each team? Let’s take a look at it from both of their perspectives, starting with the Pelicans.
