*Pistons would need to accept Marcus Sasser’s team option for this to work
Pelicans receive: Tobias Harris, Ron Holland II, Marcus Sasser, 1 frp, 3 srp’s.
Pistons recieve: Zion Williamson
Pelicans do this trade to get rid of Zion since he’s always injured and bring in young players (Sasser and Holland) to replace him and CJ. They also get ok draft picks and Tobias Harris who can be moved to another team for more assets.
Pistons do this trade to get a legit second option next to Cade who can thrive in JB Bickerstaff’s system next to Duren and Ausar. They become immediate threats in the east, similar to Warriors Jimmy Butler trade.
Pistons depth after trade:
Cade, Ivey, Ausar, Zion, Duren
Schröder, Beasley, THJ, Beef Stew, Reed
Pelican depth after trade:
Murray, CJ, TM3, Herb, Missi
Alvarado, Boston Jr, Toby, Holland II, Olynyk