Detroit Pistons: Ranking trade assets heading into the offseason

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8. Tony Snell

Tony Snell is the type of guy that fits well onto exactly what the Detroit Pistons thought they would be at the beginning of last season. He is a decent starter and has the talents of a 3-and-D wing. He was solid this past season, averaging 8.0 points, 2.2 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game with a defensive rating of 111.4.

Looking up the definition of league average results in something like Tony Snell. He is slightly above average from long range (40.2 percent on 4.3 attempts this season) but otherwise just kind of fits in. That is great for a playoff team looking to add another player off the bench.

That is simply not where the Pistons will (hopefully) be this season. As the team shifts into a youth movement, Snell just fits elsewhere better. He is exceedingly likely to pick up his player option of $12.2 million this season, which has him lower on this list than he otherwise would be.

Snell can certainly contribute. If he was a free agent, there would be a market for him. It just would not be at the number he is earning this season. Finding the right situation will be essential. Solely because of the salary, the trade fit is not universal.

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