Detroit Pistons: Ranking trade assets heading into the offseason

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6. Svi Mykhailiuk

None other young Piston (other than their pending free agent Christian Wood) improved his reputation around the league this year more than another 2018 second-round selection, Svi Mykhailiuk. At this point he has one skill that sets him apart from his fellow second-year players, resulting in him being higher on this list. He is a flamethrower from 3-point range.

He attempted 5.1 3-point shots per game and shot a smoldering 40.4 percent for Detroit this past season. He ranks 15th among players attempting at least 4.5 long-range shots per game. Players ahead of him like Davis Bertans, Danilo Gallinari and Joe Harris are targets for contenders this summer looking to bolster their perimeter game. If they strike out, it makes sense to give the Pistons a call.

Overall, he certainly improved this season. He averaged 9.0 points 1.9 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game on shooting splits of .410/.404/.814. His per 36-minute numbers are intriguing, jumping up to 14.3 points, 3.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals a night.

Mykhailiuk’s defensive rating is surprisingly better than Bruce Brown’s and has improved on that end of the floor as well. No shot at anyone else, but Mykhailiuk is the most likely player to fit into a playoff lineup immediately of any of the young guys under contract.

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