The Detroit Pistons have no immediate plans to trade small forward Bojan Bogdanovic, according to NBA insider Ian Begley of SNY.
Multiple playoff teams are interested in acquiring Bogdanovic, but for now, it appears the Pistons want to keep the veteran.
Bogdanovic missed the first 19 games of this season for the Pistons due to a right calf strain. He made his season debut on December 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bogdanovic is averaging 22.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in two games while shooting 50.0% from the field, 38.9% from beyond the arc and 87.5% from the free-throw line.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Bojan Bogdanovic, Detroit Pistons Updates
Bogdanovic signed a two-year, $39 million extension with the Pistons in October 2022. The sharpshooter is making $20 million this season. Bogdanovic has career averages of 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists with the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz and Pistons.
The New York Knicks are one team interested in trading for Bogdanovic, sources told NBA Analysis Network. Bogdanovic averaged 21.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Pistons last season while shooting 48.8% from the floor, 41.1% from 3 and 88.4% from the foul line. He made 145 3-pointers in 59 games.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Bojan Bogdanovic, Detroit Pistons Updates
The Pistons have the worst record in the NBA at 2-19. It doesn’t make sense for the front office to keep Bogdanovic. The 34-year-old is better suited to play for a contender and the Pistons can probably get some draft picks in return for Bogdanovic.
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