This Pacers-Pistons Trade Features Saddiq Bey

Saddiq Bey, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, NBA Trade Rumors
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Saddiq Bey, Detroit Pistons, NBA Trade Rumors
NBA Analysis Network
Indiana Pacers Receive: F Saddiq Bey, F Bojan Bogdanovic
Detroit Pistons Receive: G Aaron Nesmith, F Chris Duarte, C Goga Bitadze, C Daniel Theis, 2023 First-Round Pick (via CLE), Future Protected First-Round Pick via IND

This trade would certainly surprise a lot of people. But, the Indiana Pacers ownership has shown that they would prefer to be competitive than go into a full-on rebuild, so this deal helps them do that.

Saddiq Bey has shown that he can be a rotation player in the NBA, but the crown jewel of this deal is Bojan Bogdanovic. It would be the second shocking landing spot for him this year as no one predicted he would land with the Pistons when the Utah Jazz made him available.

Both players would present a nice upgrade at the forward spots for Indiana, providing a little more size and versatility. For Detroit, this trade is about adding more long-term assists as the team is going nowhere fast.

Aaron Nesmith and Chris Duarte are both on rookie deals still, providing Detroit two more chances at developing young players.

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Daniel Theis and Goga Bitadze are included to help match salary but the two first-round picks are the real selling point for Detroit.

How does this deal impact each team? Let’s take a look at it from both of their perspectives, starting with the Pacers.

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