*Pistons 2025 pick is top 3 protected, goes to Nets if 4-13, and goes to Knicks if 14-30...Converts to 2nd round picks if 2025 pick goes to Knicks)
WHY NETS
Kevin Durant finally makes it home
Instantly a contender with Beal
With Beal and Durant under contract for at least 4 years, Wiz have their foundation.
Both Beal and Durant have averaged 30+ in a season in their careers and score in many ways.
WHY HAWKS
Just look at the starting lineup Young/Murray/Hunter/Porzingas/Capela
Starting wing players are an elite tandem. Now their frontcourt would be as well.
Porzingas is 7'4 but can pull out for 3 at any moment. Tough to score on Porzingas/Capela. Murray and Hunter are on the wings as help defenders. That is scary.
They're the real winners here
WHY PISTONS
Trying to find a spark, Collins could use a new scenery and overall is better than any player given up including the beloved "Beef Stew" as he can switch on more players.
Collins is a good career 3-point shooter.
Collins is a better fit with Jalen Duren in the future and could move Bagley to the bench.
Bagley may be better suited as a 6th man.
Monte Morris is a very good spark player off the bench.
Morris is a career 39% 3-point shooter. The Pistons need shooting.
WHY NETS
Young players to build with and around
8 picks that aren't their own plus 2 potential top 5 picks in 2023.
Deconstruction and rebuild is in full effect and off to a great start.
It's clear that they aren't going to win with this roster and each of their stars should be moved.
Picks could help them move Ben Simmons.
Easy path to free agency splurging in the near future.