New York Knicks Receive: F Jerami Grant
Detroit Pistons Receive: F Obi Toppin, G/F Alec Burks, F Kevin Knox II, 2022 First-Round Pick (Top-3 Protected), 2023 Second-Round Pick (via DET)
It has been another rough start for the Detroit Pistons, who currently hold the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference at 4-10 overall. Could prioritizing gaining assets be the right approach?
Jerami Grant is a helpful player that had a breakout season in 2020-21. However, are the Pistons a team that wants to trade a player who they are receiving great value from? Keep in mind, not many players choose to play in Detroit and he embraced doing so.
Depending on the approach the Pistons want to take, there’s a case to be made for moving Grant in a trade. However, is this the right deal to do so?
The New York Knicks have experienced an up-and-down start to the season. The team hasn’t defended at the level many grew accustomed to seeing. Meanwhile, there is a need to add more offensive firepower to keep up with top teams in the conference.
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These are two teams who are in opposite situations as franchises. The Knicks need to do what they can to win immediately while the Pistons are not facing that same pressure. Naturally, there is some outlook for a logical trade to take place.
How does this deal impact both teams? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the Knicks.
