Why The Detroit Pistons Do The Deal 

No. This is about the future for the Pistons. They’re doing this deal for the pick swap. Still, this is something they’d have to consider if it’s available. 

After all, Beasley is no slouch. He’ll still help this team next season. With Cunningham and a new lottery pick in tow, the Pistons can still have a better season than they did in 2022-23.

We almost sent the Pistons a top-4 protected pick instead here. Ultimately, we thought this was better for him.

The entire hope will be that the Lakers are a bottom team by 2029.

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If the Pistons have ascended by then, this could be a tremendous blessing to them down the line. 

Should the Lakers risk giving them that help?