Heading into the trade deadline, the Pistons must be protective of their young core. Although the team may be seeking to upgrade some roster spots, they should try to avoid trading any key pieces of their young core aside from Jaden Ivey. The Pistons should not be offering players like Ron Holland II and Isaiah Stewart up in trades unless the return will truly move the needle.
The Pistons need to maintain the core of their team
It's true that the Pistons still have their flaws and a trade is an excellent way to address them.