Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Derrick Rose

Detroit Pistons Receive: Avery Bradley, Quinn Cook, 2021 first-round pick

If the Pistons couldn’t pry Kyle Kuzma out of Los Angeles, they could still come away with valuable pieces.

Assuming Bradley opts in as in the scenario above, he and Cook could head to Detroit in exchange for Rose.

This would give Detroit a veteran guard in Bradley that the franchise is familiar with, and Cook, who has championship experience on multiple teams.

Detroit would be able to replace Rose’s veteran presence off the bench, and the Lakers would acquire Rose to come off their bench and play alongside James when needed.