Detroit Pistons Make Shocking Move Trading Jaden Ivey in Three-Team Deal
The Detroit Pistons have pulled the trigger on a massive trade, sending highly touted guard Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Kevin Huerter and forward Dario Saric. The three-team deal, confirmed earlier this week, is a significant shakeup for the Motor City roster.
Ivey, who was selected by the Pistons with the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, had been touted as a cornerstone player in Detroit's rebuild. However, his time in the city has been marked by injury disruptions and limited playing time. The 23-year-old guard averaged 14.9 points and 4.0 assists across 214 career games with the Pistons but was relegated to a reserve role this season after suffering from knee and fibula injuries.
The trade marks an end to Ivey's tenure in Detroit, where he struggled to regain form after missing significant time due to injury. The guard had been playing at a career-best level before his breakout 2024-25 campaign was derailed by a broken left fibula on New Year's Day last season.
For the Pistons, the move addresses a key need for shooting depth, with Huerter bringing a respected three-point shooting ability to the table. The 27-year-old has averaged 11.6 points on 37.1% shooting from behind the arc during his career but is struggling this season with a career-low 31.4% from three-point range.
The addition of Saric provides frontcourt depth, although his role remains unclear given Detroit's current roster construction. The 31-year-old center has averaged 10.3 points and 5.3 rebounds through 498 career games but saw limited action this season.
The trade comes at a challenging time for the Pistons, who had been building momentum under coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The team is now left to navigate the uncharted territory of integrating new pieces into its young core.
For Ivey, the move to Chicago offers a fresh start after injuries derailed what appeared to be a promising trajectory in Detroit. The Bulls acquire a young guard with demonstrated upside but his recent health setbacks and limited role this season are still part of the equation.
The protected first-round swap provides future flexibility for the Pistons, although the immediate impact depends on how quickly Huerter can regain his shooting touch.
The Detroit Pistons have pulled the trigger on a massive trade, sending highly touted guard Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Kevin Huerter and forward Dario Saric. The three-team deal, confirmed earlier this week, is a significant shakeup for the Motor City roster.
Ivey, who was selected by the Pistons with the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, had been touted as a cornerstone player in Detroit's rebuild. However, his time in the city has been marked by injury disruptions and limited playing time. The 23-year-old guard averaged 14.9 points and 4.0 assists across 214 career games with the Pistons but was relegated to a reserve role this season after suffering from knee and fibula injuries.
The trade marks an end to Ivey's tenure in Detroit, where he struggled to regain form after missing significant time due to injury. The guard had been playing at a career-best level before his breakout 2024-25 campaign was derailed by a broken left fibula on New Year's Day last season.
For the Pistons, the move addresses a key need for shooting depth, with Huerter bringing a respected three-point shooting ability to the table. The 27-year-old has averaged 11.6 points on 37.1% shooting from behind the arc during his career but is struggling this season with a career-low 31.4% from three-point range.
The addition of Saric provides frontcourt depth, although his role remains unclear given Detroit's current roster construction. The 31-year-old center has averaged 10.3 points and 5.3 rebounds through 498 career games but saw limited action this season.
The trade comes at a challenging time for the Pistons, who had been building momentum under coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The team is now left to navigate the uncharted territory of integrating new pieces into its young core.
For Ivey, the move to Chicago offers a fresh start after injuries derailed what appeared to be a promising trajectory in Detroit. The Bulls acquire a young guard with demonstrated upside but his recent health setbacks and limited role this season are still part of the equation.
The protected first-round swap provides future flexibility for the Pistons, although the immediate impact depends on how quickly Huerter can regain his shooting touch.
I mean, Jaden Ivey was supposed to be the next big thing in Detroit and it's heartbreaking to see him go but I guess injuries just got the best of him 
. The Pistons need that shooting depth and Kevin Huerter is a great addition. He's still a bit off from his 3pt form last season but hopefully he can get back on track soon 
. And Dario Saric is a nice piece to add to their frontcourt, not sure if it'll make a huge difference though 
. The Bulls are getting a young guard with a lot of potential and I'm curious to see how that plays out for them 
. Can't wait to see how this all unfolds! 
i mean detroit just traded away their young star jaden ivey to chicago and it's like what are they thinking? but at the same time i get it they needed some shooting depth and kevin huerter fits the bill perfectly. he's been struggling this season but i think he'll come around soon. plus getting dario saric is a win for me because he's just so underrated 
i wonder how long ivey will play in chicago though he has his health issues which could be a major issue. and what about the pistons' future now? they were doing well under coach bickerstaff but this trade might shake things up some.
. On one hand, it's clear that injuries have taken a toll on his game and it's time for him to move on. The Pistons need that shooting depth and Huerter brings that. But on the other hand, you can't help but feel bad for Ivey, who had such promise 
. The Bulls are taking a risk on him, hoping he'll bounce back from injuries and become the player they thought he could be 
. Can Ivey prove us wrong? Only time will tell 
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. They should have stuck with him if they thought he'd be their future star, but now it looks like they're looking to someone else for leadership 
. Chicago gets a talented young guard in Ivey, who's gotta bounce back from those injuries 
. The trade makes sense on paper, but I'm worried about how Huerter fits into Detroit's offense 
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Saric's addition gives them some nice depth, but will he get enough playing time? this trade is def shaking things up in the nba 
. the pistons are saying they're getting a better shooter in kevin huerter but let's be real who doesn't love a good 3pt shot 
. now the pists are gonna have to start over with a new core and it's like we're right back at square one 
Jaden Ivey was supposed to be the guy they built around but injuries kept holding him back 
I mean, I guess the Bulls needed a spark and Ivey can bring some energy 
but what about the Pistons' future? They just lost their young core piece and now they gotta rebuild all over again 
he was always injury-prone and couldn't string together a healthy season, what makes anyone think he's gonna thrive in Chicago? 
I mean, Huerter's a solid shooter but can't save the Pistons' season on his own, and Saric just adds another unknown to an already young core 
maybe this is exactly wot he needed 
. And what do we get in return? A 27-year-old shooting guard who can't even shoot anymore 
. We need to rebuild our bench ASAP, not just rely on a guy who's now gonna be playing behind Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine 
. he had potential but injuries were a major holdback. guess we'll see how huerter does in chicago 
like, come on Detroit, that's not his fault and he was having a decent season before he got hurt... again 
anyway, I was thinking about that new pizza place downtown and have you tried it? their buffalo chicken slice is on point 
I mean, what's next? Trading a player for a spare part just because 