Why The Detroit Pistons Do The Deal 

Meanwhile, Cade Cunningham may be the platonic modern point guard. 

After all, Cunningham is capable of creating baskets for himself and others. The 2021 first-overall pick may be out for the remainder of 2022-23, but he’s still the future of Pistons basketball. 

Meanwhile, his backcourt mate Jaden Ivey has flashed star potential in his rookie campaign. All of which leaves Hayes out to dry. It’s hard to envision a future for him on this team. 

With that in mind, the Pistons would do well to get something for him. Granted, this is only a pick swap – Hayes hasn’t accomplished enough to merit an outright first-round pick.

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Still, it’s good value given his production to date. 

After all, the Pistons don’t have enough room to see how Hayes evolves.