fanforlife wrote:I actually like this trade. Highly doubtful that the Pistons will get a better player than Kuzma in this year's draft given how weak it is. He would be coming home, adds consistent scoring which they sorely lack, and length at the wing. Perhaps the Wizards can be convinced to add their late first round pick, an early second round pick or a player to sweaten the deal. There has been speculation about the Pistons going after Brandon Ingram this off-season. I am not sure how much better Ingram really is that Kuzma. He is younger but the price to get him would be much higher assuming the Preds are even interested in trading him. I guess it will all depend on the moves the Pistons make before the draft, if any. They may need a center, for example.
This draft is weak as far as star level players. But theres plenty of guys who profile as at least nba level role players with the potential to be more (i.e. good starters). We already know what Kuzma is. I think every GM in the league would take a chance on the rookie contract who still has at least some potential breakout (even if its 1%) vs Kuzma.
