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The Detroit Pistons<\/a> have had an eventful offseason, much to the chagrin of the ever-loyal Motor City fans.\u00a0<\/p>\n There have been no superstar trades to speak of, and the franchise\u2019s ongoing negotiations with cornerstone center Jalen Duren<\/a> have only added a sense of discomfort. That\u2019s not to mention the Pistons losing Tobias Harris<\/a>, their second-leading playoff scorer last season, for nothing in free agency.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Pistons have lost key contributors in Isaiah Stewart<\/a>, Caris LeVert and Marcus Sasser in trades. The only plus to come out of all those deals \u2014 granted it is a pretty big plus \u2014 is the franchise generating plenty of cap space to make impactful roster moves, starting with re-signing Duren.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pistons Can Make Blockbuster Trade, So Here\u2019s a Potential Path to Landing Trey Murphy\u00a0 GettyNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA \u2013 APRIL 16: Trey Murphy III #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> drives against Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> during the first half of a game at the Smoothie King Center on April 16, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Murphy, 26, has often been mentioned as a potential trade target for the Pistons this offseason. The Pelicans\u2019 steep asking price, however, has probably been the biggest roadblock for teams interested in Murphy. But here\u2019s a (massive) four-team trade proposal that might convince the Pelicans to send Murphy to Detroit.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cavaliers<\/a> receive:<\/p>\n Pistons receive:<\/p>\n Mavericks<\/a> receive:<\/p>\n Pelicans receive:<\/p>\n Rockets<\/a> receive:<\/p>\n There is a little here for everyone to enjoy.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Rockets get considerably better in a tough Western Conference; the Pelicans get great value for Murphy; the Mavs get Duren, a future franchise cornerstone; the Cavs reunite with Irving and potential lure LeBron James back to town; and the Pistons get a more-than passable Duren replacement along with Murphy, who would finally deliver Detroit the offensive help around Cade Cunningham<\/a> it has needed.<\/p>\n Pistons Might Stand Pat After Earlier Internal Discussions\u00a0 GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 OCTOBER 22: Jalen Duren #0 and Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons high five against the Chicago Bulls<\/a> during the second half at the United Center on October 22, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n This fun four-team trade idea is, obviously, purely hypothetical and unlikely, but it is hard to deny all teams involved wouldn\u2019t improve in some way.<\/p>\n But coming back to reality, the Pistons may not make the summer splash that many fans were hoping for. The franchise is fixated on re-signing Duren, who continues to dangle in restricted free agency.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to The Athletic, the Pistons internally explored trades for Irving and Kevin Durant<\/a>, but steep asking prices for both stars ultimately prevented the team from pursuing a deal.<\/p>\n The same report noted that it is likely the Pistons are done making moves this summer, save for getting Duren a new contract to lock him in for the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n As presently-constructed, the Pistons have a formidable, rising core of Cunningham, Duren and Thompson. But considering the Pistons lack a consistent offensive star outside of Cunningham, the 24-year-old ascending superstar, some will continue to argue that the team is still a major piece away from really putting a scare into the juggernauts of the NBA<\/a>.<\/p>\n Detroit won 60 regular season games last season, good for the No. 1 seed in the East. Perhaps the feeling inside the organization is to see how the season plays out until the February trade deadline. And from there, if a change is needed, the front office may finally pull the trigger.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAdel Ahmad<\/a> Adel is a writer with over five years of experience covering the NBA. His work has appeared on various media platforms, both national and local. More about Adel Ahmad<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks shares a laugh with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. 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