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A Bradley Beal, 4-team mega-trade involving the Philadelphia 76ers

By Simon Smith

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 6: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at Capital One Arena on April 6, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 6: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at Capital One Arena on April 6, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Detroit Pistons
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Detroit Pistons

The Pistons have somewhat of a clean state moving forward, having moved on from the Stan Van Gundy era. As the Pistons’ head coach and president of basketball operations, Van Gundy oversaw a team that made the postseason just once in his four seasons at the helm.

Furthermore, he conducted the enormous trade prior to last season’s trade deadline that delivered the Pistons five-time All-Star Blake Griffin. While he was able to contribute statistically, Griffin’s enormous deal means he will be owed $38.9 million in the 2021-22 season, at which time he will be 33 years of age.

Aside from Griffin, the other resident household name is center Andre Drummond, who made his second All-Star team by averaging 15.0 points and 16.0 rebounds per game. Still just 24, Drummond made tremendous strides from the free throw line, raising his shooting clip from 38.6 to 60.5 percent year. Having completed his sixth season in the league, Drummond is truly about to enter his prime, and is a genuine building block for many years to come.

Aside from this duo, there’s little else to get excited about from a Pistons’ perspective. Last season’s No. 12 overall pick, Luke Kennard, was solid, but considering Donovan Mitchell was selected with the next pick, Pistons fans will be ruing this for years to come. Another recent lottery selection, Stanley Johnson, is still widely inconsistent, with his .375/.286/.772 shooting splits far from what you’d expect from a No. 8 overall pick.

With Van Gundy gone, former Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey has been handed the reins as the Pistons look to recover from their 39-43 record last season.