Pistons Trade For Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram In Bold Scenario

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Why The Detroit Pistons Do The Deal

Let’s ask a related question. What’s the point of the draft in the first place?

Isn’t it to add quality players who can be part of your core? Meanwhile, the Pistons need a wing. Ingram is an excellent young wing. This makes sense.

Some will disagree. They say the Pistons shouldn’t draft for fit, so they shouldn’t trade for fit, either. Sure. On the other hand, the best players available at 5 will likely be wings anyway.

Are the Pistons better off developing a Cam Whitmore or an Ausar Thompson? Why not add a 24-year-old who already produces like a star?

NBA TRADES, NEWS & RUMORS: Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans & Detroit Pistons Updates

Ingram could be the missing piece that takes Detroit from being at the bottom of the league to being closer to the top.

Even if they’re not currently rumoured to be pursuing him.

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James Piercey

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