Why The Detroit Pistons Do The Deal
The Pistons have the opposite logic here. They’re doing this deal for their future.
At the same time, Beasley will still be a useful player next season. The Pistons can take a step forward next season even while making this downgrade. In all likelihood, they’ll be drafting Bogdanovic’s replacement anyway.
After all, the Pistons are drafting fifth. All of the best players available will be wings. In all likelihood, one of Cam Whitmore, Jarace Walker, or Ausar Thompson will be a Piston next season.
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Following their selection, this team will have a solid young core. Cade Cunningham will be returning as well. With a valuable new unprotected pick at their disposal, the Pistons will be in a remarkable position.
If they’re late to putting a winning season together, that’s better than never putting one together at all.