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Brandon Jennings Trade Rumors: 5 Deals That Help Pistons

By Aaron Ferguson

Jan 2, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) gestures after a basket during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Detroit Pistons won 97-81. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) gestures after a basket during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Detroit Pistons won 97-81. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Thaddeus Young (30) scores past Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Thaddeus Young (30) scores past Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Thaddeus Young provides the Pistons with roster flexibility going forward. He is also fits within Van Gundy’s model as having a power forward that can knock down a jump shot. He has played consistently well on both ends of the court, which is why he’d fit well with the Pistons.

Young is averaging 1.5 steals per game this season. He also has 1.5 defensive win shares and a 0.7 Defensive Box Plus/Minus (DBPM). His 6-foot-8, 225-pound frame provides great athleticism with a combination of size and quickness. His ability to maneuver around the court will be beneficial when rotating on defense.

Offensively, Young is polished to fit into the Pistons system. Despite shooting 22.7 percent from three-point range, Young has the ability to knock down mid-to-long range jump shots. He’s averaging 15.1 points per game and has a true shooting percentage of 53.0.

The Pistons would gain roster flexibility by acquiring Young. They’d have a power forward for the next three seasons, to match the long-term contracts of Marcus Morris, Reggie Jackson and team control of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

This allows the Pistons to either decline Ilyasova’s team option for the 2016-17 season during the offseason, or they could deal him before the Feb. 18 trade deadline. Being able to gain another valuable asset for Ilyasova, even if it’s a future draft pick, clears cap space for the offseason.

The Nets need a point guard for the future. There is no guarantee that Jennings would re-sign with the Nets, but it would give them a leg-up with him being able to see how he fits in their system. It’s possible that Jennings would sign long-term in a large market with a team where he can showcase his skills.

According to ESPN’s Trade Machine, the Pistons are projected to gain five wins in a Jennings for Young swap.

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