OBLIGATORY TRADE FOR NETS PG SITUATION
Detroit acquires: Jarrett Jack, Shane Larkin, Andrea Bargnani and Brooklyn's 2021 second round pick
Brooklyn acquires: Brandon Jennings
Why it works for Detroit: Andrea Bargnani may be a laughingstock to some but he can still be a solid contributor off the bench. He seems like a perfect fit for SVG's 4 out, 1 in offense. Shane Larkin will also provide some solid, if not spectacular, backup point guard play. He's young and he has a lot of room to grow. As for Jarrett Jack, he's included in this deal to make the salaries work but once he eventually returns from injury, he could also be a sturdy contributor off the bench. Admittedly, this isn't a very strong deal for the Pistons. They could find much better but if they become desperate, this package is not a horrible fall back plan.
Why it works for Detroit: Andrea Bargnani may be a laughingstock to some but he can still be a solid contributor off the bench. He seems like a perfect fit for SVG's 4 out, 1 in offense. Shane Larkin will also provide some solid, if not spectacular, backup point guard play. He's young and he has a lot of room to grow. As for Jarrett Jack, he's included in this deal to make the salaries work but once he eventually returns from injury, he could also be a sturdy contributor off the bench. Admittedly, this isn't a very strong deal for the Pistons. They could find much better but if they become desperate, this package is not a horrible fall back plan.
Why it works for Brooklyn: No matter how bad things get, the Nets refuse to blow it up and start again. They've shown no interest in trading away franchise centerpieces Brook Lopez and Thaddeus Young and are preparing for a free agency where they will try their hardest to acquire big names. Acquiring and re-signing Jennings on the cheap is a good move, but only if the franchise is 100% sure they don't want to rebuild (which I, and many others, agree is not a good idea)
THE OTHER BOROUGH WANTS HIM TOO
Detroit acquires: Arron Afflalo
New York acquires: Brandon Jennings
Why it works for Detroit: The last time Afflalo was in the Motor City, he never got a chance to strut his stuff. This time around, I think things would be different. Afflalo would instantly become the sixth man on a competitive Detroit team and could be in the running for Sixth Man of the Year if he can carry Detroit's horrendous second unit.
Why it works for Detroit: The last time Afflalo was in the Motor City, he never got a chance to strut his stuff. This time around, I think things would be different. Afflalo would instantly become the sixth man on a competitive Detroit team and could be in the running for Sixth Man of the Year if he can carry Detroit's horrendous second unit.
Why it works for New York: When healthy, Jennings is a better player than Afflalo. If the Knicks, who have reportedly previously shown interest in Jennings, really want to make the playoffs, they will need a upgrade over Jose Calderon at the point guard position. I understand that Afflalo, their sacrifice in this trade, is their only good shooting guard but I also believe that Jennings, not Afflalo, would be the guard that has a higher chance of leading the Knicks back to the playoffs. Who knows - Langston Galloway could start producing some real magic again if given the opportunity to start for these playoff-hungry Knickerbockers.
SALT LAKE CITY FINDS THEIR REPLACEMENT
Detroit acquires: Alec Burks and Jeff Withey
Utah acquires: Brandon Jennings, Aron Baynes and Detroit's 2018 first round pick
Why it works for Detroit: According to Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat, Alec Burks is the most underrated player in the NBA. The electrifying shooting guard can put up points in a hurry and would be given a chance to do so in Detroit with ample opportunity in the second unit. Like Afflalo, Burks could get some serious Sixth Man of the Year hype. Detroit would also acquire Jeff Withey, a young center that has shown some promise in the absence of Rudy Gobert. Shedding Aron Baynes and his overpriced contract isn't too bad of an idea, either.
Why it works for Detroit: According to Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat, Alec Burks is the most underrated player in the NBA. The electrifying shooting guard can put up points in a hurry and would be given a chance to do so in Detroit with ample opportunity in the second unit. Like Afflalo, Burks could get some serious Sixth Man of the Year hype. Detroit would also acquire Jeff Withey, a young center that has shown some promise in the absence of Rudy Gobert. Shedding Aron Baynes and his overpriced contract isn't too bad of an idea, either.
Why it works for Utah: This trade will not only help the Jazz reach the playoffs this year but also help them in the future. Jennings will solve their point guard problem this year and it's not a problem if Jennings doesn't re-sign because Dante Exum will hopefully be back next year and they still have Trey Burke. Baynes will also join fellow Aussies Exum and Joe Ingles on the roster, which could lead to better production from the big man, who worked well with Patty Mills in San Antonio. Although they would be losing Burks, they would also be gaining a future first round pick that could land them a good player in the future.
MAJOR POINT GUARD SWAP
Detroit acquires: Ty Lawson, K.J. McDaniels and Donatas Motiejuans
Houston acquires: Brandon Jennings, Joel Anthony, Anthony Tolliver and Detroit's 2016 second round pick
Why it works for Detroit: Ty Lawson has shown what he can do when in the right situation. The former Denver point guard finished last season third in assists per game with 9.6. Houston hasn't properly intergrated him into their system and he has been awful. Getting him on the low also means the Pistons can acquire little used McDaniels and oft-injured Motiejunas to add to their strong, young core. If Lawson doesn't work out, they can just let him go at the end of the season but if he does and returns to his old style of play, then the Pistons will have an underpriced point guard manning their backup point guard position. This is the best package Detroit could ask for Jennings and his expiring contract.
Why it works for Detroit: Ty Lawson has shown what he can do when in the right situation. The former Denver point guard finished last season third in assists per game with 9.6. Houston hasn't properly intergrated him into their system and he has been awful. Getting him on the low also means the Pistons can acquire little used McDaniels and oft-injured Motiejunas to add to their strong, young core. If Lawson doesn't work out, they can just let him go at the end of the season but if he does and returns to his old style of play, then the Pistons will have an underpriced point guard manning their backup point guard position. This is the best package Detroit could ask for Jennings and his expiring contract.
Why it works for Houston: If Houston is going to push for a championship this year (they really don't have a choice - Howard, Motiejunas and Jones are all free agents after this season), they need an upgrade. Although this trade won't allow Jennings to start, he will be given an opportunity for significant minutes when Beverley's limitations are too much for the Rockets to keep him on the floor. The role that seemed perfect for Lawson could now be waiting for a guy like Jennings to take. Tolliver is also a good rotation guy that could a better fit in Houston, a team that likes to shoot a lot of threes. Also, for a team that most likely won't own their first round pick this year, another second round pick can't hurt, especially when the Rockets were able to pick up a gem in Montrezl Harrell in last year's second round.
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