This is a move similar to the grizzlies steven adams deal in that val no longer fits the pelicans system and even with some perceived loss in value would still benefit their system massively and the pistons get a first rounder for two guys who have little to no role in their team or future.

For the Pelicans Val does not fit the pelicans system at all, nance does a far better job at everything but rebounding which the pelicans don’t need to worry about much when zion is healthy, the milwaukee pick does not mean much to them and as a backup stretch big he could get solid minutes he doesn’t otherwise get in detroit.

And on the Pistons side Beef stew is the odd man out in the young new pistons big man rotation behind duren and wiseman so he does not mean much to the pistons, alec burks is mostly for salary but does get 15-20 minutes off the pelicans bench as a sturdy point man.