Fansided

The 30-team NBA mega-trade that solves nothing and makes everyone mad

By Ian Levy

Jan 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 21, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 123-98. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 123-98. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Pistons

Sending out: Reggie Jackson (CHI), Stanley Johnson (CHA)

Bringing in: Emmanuel Mudiay (DEN), Ben McLemore (SAC), Wesley Johnson (LAC)

Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson as the core of the Pistons seems like it’s on it’s last legs. Detroit has disappointed this year, Drummond has stagnated and Jackson has regressed. There are still pieces in Detroit but this current group is seeming less and less like the foundation of an eventual contender.

This trade send out two of the disappointing pieces — Jackson, and Stanley Johnson who has struggled to do anything positive on offense. In return, they get another talented (albeit flawed) point guard to try and develop in Emmanuel Mudiay. McLemore is another talented player who has struggled to find his footing who could benefit from Van Gundy’s structure. Johnson is just filler to grease the salary wheels.

It’s not sexy, but neither are the Pistons.

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