In principle, it seems so simple.
Print out a roster and allow the Cleveland Cavaliers to pick any players they want in exchange for Kyrie Irving. Pistons fans have made it their offseason homework, since reports surfaced that Irving — for whatever reason — wanted out of Cleveland and seemingly a fourth straight trip to the NBA Finals with LeBron James.
Pistons fans had consulted the Trade Machine to check whether salaries match — any salaries on the roster — to try to coax Irving to anchor a new-look Pistons starting group. It’s an enticing suggestion, pairing Irving with the newly acquired Avery Bradley to form one of the top backcourts in the NBA.