Davion Mitchell #45 of the Baylor Bears reacts during the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
While the hope is this piece becomes obsolete in a few months, Detroit Pistons’ fans may need to prepare for the worst and hope for the best on lottery night.
Each season, the short-term (and sometimes long-term) plans for teams can be projected by their activity during the trade deadline. Even with the extra incentive of the new play-in tournament, some teams will still inevitably ship away their assets and retool if they feel like their current roster is not ready to win.