New Orleans Pelicans Receive: F Bojan Bogdanovic, G/F Alec Burks, 2024 First-Round Pick (DET), 2026 First-Round Pick (DET), 2028 First-Round Pick (DET)
Detroit Pistons Receive: G/F Brandon Ingram
Of course, it depends on how young we’re talking.
Rookies and sophomores don’t typically contribute to winning NBA basketball games. If you’ve got a player with that experience level and he’s helping you win, congratulations – you’ve got a franchise player.
By contrast, if a player isn’t contributing to winning by their third or fourth season, bad news – you may have a dud. The NBA’s learning curve is steep, and some players never find their way around it.
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The Pistons are hoping that their team will. The key players in this group are mostly rookies and sophomores.
That explains why they’re tied with the Houston Rockets for the worst record in the Association.
Could they make a push for Ingram?