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Pistons all but confirmed to lose ideal trade deadline target

Most people would identify depth at power forward as the Detroit Pistons’ biggest need and PJ Washington was named in speculation as a possibility for that role.

It makes sense, as he is entering the final year of his contract on a team (Dallas) that just selected Cooper Flagg at his position and has a lot of money tied up in big men already.

Washington is a fit as a tough defender who can cover both spots, spread the floor, and give the Pistons some much-needed 3-point shooting and depth at two positions.

There was even speculation among pundits that the Pistons could trade Jaden Ivey to the Mavs at the trade deadline, though that seems a bit of an overpay for a role player, even one as good as Washington.