Toronto Raptors Receive: G/F Alec Burks, F/C Isaiah Stewart, G Killian Hayes, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 5 – DET), 2025 First-Round Pick (DET)
Detroit Pistons Receive: F/C Pascal Siakam
Generally, these are the difficult decisions that NBA front offices need to make.
Where do you draw the line? How many years will you be content with a mediocre outcome? When should you blow up a core?
For example, take the Raptors. In the grand scheme of things, this team isn’t far removed from an NBA title. Is it really time to blow it up?
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By contrast, the Detroit Pistons haven’t been in the title picture for a long time. This team must be itching to return to relevancy.
At this point, they may not want to rely on a rookie to get there.
Would Siakam help?