The Detroit Pistons are ready to take their team to the next level. That’s why some Pistons rumors have indicated that the team could potentially make some significant trades this offseason. Cade Cunningham and the rest of the Pistons’ roster showed last year they are ready for the next step towards title contention. This is the main reason why Pistons rumors have centered around them making a win-now move.
One potential Pistons trade rumor that could become a reality is a trade proposal by Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report.
“Derrick White and Baylor Scheierman for Jaden Ivey, a top-10 protected 2027 first-round pick and a top-5 protected 2029 first-round pick,” is what Bailey recently proposed Tuesday.
This Pistons trade proposal could be exactly what the team needs to move towards a brighter future.
Derrick White would be the perfect backcourt partner with Cunningham. He would bring defensive saviness, veteran leadership, and excellent three-point shooting to a team that could definitely use it. He could also take some of the ball-handling responsibilities off Cunningham, creating a more dynamic Pistons offense.
White is a proven winner, and while Ivey has shown the potential to become something great, White is already there. This Pistons trade proposal would help move the team away from a young and up-and-coming squad to a bona fide title contender.
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Giving up some draft picks would certainly hurt, but with a new and improved backcourt, those picks shouldn't be that valuable anyway. The protections on both first-round picks also allows the Pistons to have some insurance, barring an injury to Cunningham or some other mid-season disaster.
Losing a homegrown player like Ivey might hurt, but getting a proven winner like White is the exact Pistons news that fans are hoping to get this summer. This Pistons rumor is one that fans should hope becomes a reality.
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