The Detroit Pistons were the number-one seed in the Eastern Conference this season, but their playoff run ended in the second round against the Cavaliers. Now, they are searching for ways to improve the roster. A clear issue was their lack of shooting, which was exposed in the postseason. The Cavs focused on taking away Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham in Game 7, and once they were able to do that, no one else was able to step up. That's what the Pistons will be searching for this summer. A three-team trade proposal from Bleacher Report would see them add just that by trading for Jalen Williams. The trade scenario involves the Pistons trading four players and two first-round picks for only one player in return, which is a massive allocation of assets. Williams played just 33 games in the regular season and one game in the Western Conference Finals, which are deep concerns in a trade scenario like this. However, Williams is a very good player when he's healthy. The Oklahoma City Thunder would do this trade because of how many assets they would get in return, including the third pick and a 2030 first-round pick. Memphis would likely do it as well, although it would be close for them. The Pistons need to add a proven shooter this offseason, and re-signing Duren to a reasonable deal will be their top priority. Once that is taken care of, they can take stock of the assets they are willing to put out in a trade to get that shooter. Williams might be too pricey, at least in this trade scenario.
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Detroit Pistons Trade for Jalen Williams in Three-Team Deal
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