Giannis Antetokounmpo Might Be LEAVING Milwaukee Bucks, Should Detroit Pistons Be Interested?
Detroit Pistons fans face the ultimate “what if” as Giannis Antetokounmpo hits the trade market—should the Pistons go all-in for the two-time MVP to pair with Cade Cunningham and create the East’s next powerhouse? Ku Khahil explores potential trade packages involving Jaden Ivey, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren, or Ausar Thompson, weighing the cost, timing, and implications for Detroit’s championship window. Would a bold move risk the team’s depth, or is it the path to a long-awaited title?
Shifting to more attainable upgrades, Ku Khahil spotlights under-the-radar targets like Cam Johnson, Rui Hachimura, and Jabari Smith Jr. to boost the Pistons’ offensive firepower without sacrificing their elite defense. Plus, a deep dive into Ron Holland’s promising development at just 20 years old highlights why he’s nearly untouchable in trade talks. Could a strategic addition push the Pistons over the top, or is patience the real key to Detroit’s resurgence?
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32 Comments
The Pistons have to consider going after Giannis. They just have too. A trio of Cade, Giannis, and Duren is a Championship trio. 23:22 My trade would be Ausar (blue chipper) Harris (Expiring), Ivey/Levert (Pick one) and 3 1sts.
Also why not go after another Buck that fits the Pistons culture in Clinton Portis who is shooting 46% from 3pt.
No Bobby Portis????
Heck no. Antecoumpo is over 30. No can do
There is a dozen teams that would give up the haul before us. Unless they were in love with 1 young guy and then add Tobias for filler and 1-2 picks then it’s not good enough for our side
Too much to give up for a 31 year old plus he does get injured if I’m not mistaken.
Would love to have Giannis on this team but for a reasonable price
Ausar, JI, Tobias, Holland, Duren, and Cade for an injured Giannis sounds like a great deal.
No…freak is in age of injuries, not a great 3s or fts..iso player n takes ball out of cades hands…we are championship material for next 5 to 7 yrs right now ..maybe longer w duren,auser holland n ivey only going to get much better
I Love Ron but not in that way dude lol. He is a natural born Piston. Even when he is playing not so well he seems to contribute something. He energizes the team sometimes when they need it the most. For me he is an untouchable and is part of the core. His confidence is contagious. I also like how he can change direction in the air. He's a kerper.
he needs to leave the East. its Pistons time
Bro, I love Asur but, given the choice I’m taking Ron Hustler over Asur every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
What would it take to get Malik Monk and Dennis Schroeder from Sacramento
Can we just sign Beasley and be done with the trade nonsense
Deeetroit basketball 🏀 it doesn't hurt to throw a offer for Giannis.
So u fine with trading away young players for a injury prone Giannis 😂 you really would trade Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson, both in they're early 20's for a player that's 32 years old???
we would have to give up too much for Giannis and the fact he’s hurt right now makes it a no for me … I honestly think we should sit tight this year and see where we go with this current team. We have chemistry amazing defense and yes lack scoring at times but most time we are winning are its a close game even with our struggles
we are over achieving this year so let’s ride the wave #DetroitBasketball 😤☠️
Snooze. No one wants Giannis. We built this and it’s going to be our team. Not some front running cheap title. No thanks. Go get Norm Powell and Bobby Portis and we’ll win a chip this year
No way on Giannis. Thankfully it's not going to happen.
Have always liked Rui. Would buy low if possible
BRING HIM TO GREEK TOWN. WE SHOILD BE FIRST IN LINE
The name i will continue to throw around the Pistons fan base is Coby White, why? Because White is a legit answer to the shooting/secondary creation questions this team needs to answer if they wanna make a true deep run in the playoffs this season…and you can get him without needing to sacrifice the other young pieces of our future (mainly Ron/Ivey/Ausar). We can upgrade on the margins with the addition of White, without needing to mortgage parts of our future before they've even had a proper opportunity to compete in the playoffs. How does this deal get done? Well Whites contract fits into the trade exception we created in the Schroder deal last summer, and we would just need to add picks for incentive. And for anyone unfamiliar reading this, Coby White is a 6'5 195-200lbs combo guard whose a good athlete, a good shot creator and underrated playmaker, a 18-20ppg scorer for the last 2 seasons as a starter, career 37% 3pt shooter on volume and with deep range, and is still only 25 years old. Defensively he's not ideal at the point of attack, but he's also had Nikola Vucevic anchoring his teams defenses for the last 5-6 seasons….so maybe Detroit can do a better job of insulating him (similar to what they do for Duncan Robinson). Contract wise he's on an expiring deal, but if he elevates his play in the playoffs next to Cade (leading to a potential finals appearance)…i don't see the reason why Trajan wouldn't be ready to extend him in the off-season. The potential starting lineup would be: Cade/White/Ausar/Tobias/Duren (the addition of White adds upgraded shot creation and great shooting into the lineup while also allowing Ausar to remain at the point of attack on defense at the 3).
It’s a yes. If it don’t work u can always trade him for someone real good for Gianni’s. IMO he puts the pistons as the favorites to win it all with his championship experience they will beat okc
I don’t know tho cuz they didn’t look good with dame. Giannis and dame didn’t gel so I don’t know how him and Cade chemistry will be. Giannis likes to bring the ball down court a lot they might bump heads
Hell NAW 4 FIRST PLUS 4 PLAYERS!! NO BRO!
Ron simply needs more polish & refinement to his game – reality is he needs more minutes to get those reps, and I don't trust JB will give him those extra minutes over his beloved vets. Like Ausar, he needs to work on his shot but the fact he's willing to let it fly & stay aggressive no matter what tells me his ceiling is much higher than Ausar. Plus he's actually Trajan's guy
I’d take the likes of Lauri Markkanen,Jaren Jackson Jr, Naz Reid or Jabari Smith over Giannis their better fits than Giannis.
Detroit need to offer Jaden Ivey,Tobias Harris,Caris Levert, four 1st rd pks,& three pick swaps to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo After this move Detroit can still use their TPE on a player that can space the floor Tobias Harris will ask Milwaukee for a buy out if this deal happen so he can return back to Detroit Make the move Trajan Langdon so this team can win the championship this season
(I don't support this at all but…) No one is talking about how maybe they clear some space to keep Daniss… and to sign Malik Beasley. Feel free to boo this comment, LOL!
the perfect move would get klay thompson…a champion and a three point shooter…
Ron is on a great path, he has all the tools in his belt .Ounce he finds that cruise control button and learn to slow down sometimes in his game he will be a Beast.
Forget this year. Can you win multiple championships starting next year? I'd bet on them winning one championship because Giannis isn't young anymore. But one championship would be worth it.