Detroit Pistons Receive: C Christian Wood, F Kenyon Martin Jr.
Houston Rockets Receive: C Isaiah Stewart, G/F Josh Jackson, G Hamidou Diallo, 2024 First-Round Pick, 2022 Second-Round Pick (via BKN)
The Detroit Pistons squandered what they had with Christian Wood by letting him walk in free agency. Now, the team would have a chance to rectify the situation by acquiring him in this NBA trade scenario.
In order to land a player like Christian Wood, the Pistons would need ot be willing to part with some solid pieces in order to get a deal done.
The lead of this return would be Isaiah Stewart and a future first round pick. While Stewart has made headlines for his situation with LeBron James, he is a helpful player. However, Wood is more dynamic of a threat.
The Rockets would take a chance on a few wings in Josh Jackson and Hamidou Diallo. Each of these players could be re-routed to a new team for additional pieces ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
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Stewart would better fit the timeline of the Rockets’ core as he’s only 20-years-old. If the Pistons are committed to keeping Jerami Grant, Wood would better fit their group.
How does this trade impact both teams? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the Pistons.