The timing isn’t ideal and the short-term result won’t be pretty. But at least the debate is over and the next move is clear.
The Pistons went as long as they could with Andre Drummond, too long actually. They waited so long, the decision basically has been made for them.
They have to trade Drummond before the Feb. 6 deadline and officially launch the rebuild that owner Tom Gores has steadfastly avoided.
It’s beyond obvious, although I contend it was obvious in the offseason and at last year’s trade deadline.