When news of the trade of Jerami Grant broke, resulting in the Detroit Pistons creating an additional $20 million in cap space, everybody’s focus shifted to free agency and the franchise’s supposed interest in Phoenix Suns’ restricted free agent DeAndre Ayton.
The fit made sense as the Pistons are looking for more beef up front to complement the skilled but undersized Isaiah Stewart. It also helps that Ayton is a former No. 1 pick who is looking for an opportunity for a bigger role. He is only 23 and brings exactly what the Pistons are looking for out of a complementary big man to Isaiah Stewart, even if it comes at a steep, post-rookie max price point.