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Detroit Pistons: Ranking trade assets heading into the offseason

By Corey Rausch

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 29: Luke Kennard #5 of the Detroit Pistons and Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons are introduced before a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Little Caesars Arena on November 29, 2019, in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 29: Luke Kennard #5 of the Detroit Pistons and Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons are introduced before a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Little Caesars Arena on November 29, 2019, in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /
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3. Derrick Rose

Higher on this list than Griffin due mostly to his significantly more palatable contract, Derrick Rose drew trade interest at the deadline and will likely do so as long as he remains in the Motor City. There have already been plenty of reports of both teams from Los Angeles trying to bolster their bench with Rose. With one year remaining on his team-friendly contract, the calls will keep coming.

Much of Rose’s statistical consistency this season comes from his usage rage. He led the team this season at 30.3 percent. That is top 15 in the league, tying him with Donovan Mitchell and ahead of stars like Damian Lillard, Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum. While that is likely not something that would carry over to any team he goes to, that does not change the appeal.

He averaged 18.1 points, 5.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game this season. By a thin margin, this is his best scoring season since 2012 and clearly his best season since then in terms of assists. He achieved this in just 26.0 minutes per game and was in the running for Sixth Man of the Year. Had the Pistons been better, the case would have been more legitimate. That is not to take away from Rose.

This is the first player on this list that Detroit could hope to bring back a first-round pick without absorbing problematic salary. Rose is a great veteran leader for this team so the Pistons will likely be hesitant to move on from him. But for the right return, it makes a lot of sense.

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