The latest rumor that just won’t die is that the Detroit Pistons will pursue Lauri Markkanen before the trade deadline.
Everyone from Zach Lowe to Bill Simmons has beaten this drum, one that does have some intrigue given Markkanen’s connection to JB Bickerstaff and the fact that Trajan Langdon was reportedly interested in Markkanen during his time in New Orleans.
On paper, it makes some sense, but in reality, there are red flags that I’ve discussed numerous times. Markkanen is a bad defender and doesn’t fit in at all with the culture the Pistons have right now.