Detroit Pistons Land Kristaps Porzingis In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The Detroit Pistons Do The Deal

Frankly, there are downsides for the Pistons here. 

Firstly, Porzingis is injury prone. Parting with a first-round pick only to see him get hurt would be a crushing blow to this organization. That’s a very real concern for the Pistons here. 

Furthermore, some would suggest that this is not optimal for player development. To be sure, Porzingis is best optimized at the 5. Meanwhile, Isaiah Stewart has flashed potential in his NBA career, and the Pistons just drafted Jalen Duren. 

This isn’t a no-brainer for the Pistons. It’s still worth thinking about. Porzingis’ ability to space the floor from the 5 would give the Pistons maximized spacing.

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In turn, that would maximize their exciting young backcourt of Cunningham and Jaden Ivey. Meanwhile, the Pistons could let their young guys develop in practice: 

After all, this year is about winning games. 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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