Why The Detroit Pistons Do The Deal 

Sometimes, when you’re overwhelmed by a difficult goal, the best thing you can do is set a deadline for yourself. 

That’s exactly what the Pistons are doing here. If they’re swapping picks with the Pacers in 2026, they’ll be motivated to do everything they can to be the best team they can be by 2026.

Adding Turner could be key to that objective. Yes, he’s about to be a free agent, but trading for a player in a contract year is often a way that a team can endear itself to that player. This trade will make Turner feels wanted by the Pistons. 

Moreover, the Pistons should want him. After all, they’ve struggled on defense this year, and Turner is a fantastic rim protector.

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Finally, his floor spacing will open up both driving and passing lanes for the Pistons’ talented young backcourt of Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey. 

In other words, his presence will give them more opportunities to make good decisions.