Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F Bojan Bogdanovic, C Nerlens Noel, G/F Alec Burks 

Detroit Pistons Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL) 

With that said, when the Pistons acquired Bogdanovic, they must have been seeking answers too. 

Specifically, they may have been wondering how far this young core could travel with a veteran presence on the floor. Of course, rebuilding teams typically struggle when deciding when to “flip the switch” and start trying to win. The Pistons may have flipped it prematurely. 

After all, this team is 1-5 to start the 2022-23 season. Meanwhile, they appear to have more pressing questions to answer before they start winning.

Who is the primary ball-handler between Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey? Is Jalen Duren or Isaiah Stewart the center of the future? Teal, or blue-and-red? 

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Detroit could easily ride the season out. Obviously, it’s early. It is entirely possible that this young core will turn a corner, and Bogdanovic will be a major reason why that happens. 

On the other hand, they could equally justify throwing in the towel. Would this offer entice them to do so?