Why The Detroit Pistons Do The Deal

Well, the Pistons certainly don’t do this deal to reestablish their defensive identity. 

After all, Bertans is a liability on that end of the floor. That’s why his contract is generally viewed as negative in spite of his strong floor spacing. The Pistons should not be concerned. 

They’re doing this deal to flip a 33-year-old Bogdanovic for two first-round picks. For a team in the Pistons’ position, that’s smart asset management. 

Meanwhile, Bogey is not an elite stopper either. The Pistons likely acquired him in a bid to add elite floor spacing.

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With that in mind, they could still work Bertans into their rotation – and have two extra first-round picks to show for their effort. 

Should Dallas give up so much for Bogdanovic?