The Wilson Chandler Trades, Part I: The Eastern Conference

Detroit Pistons

ESPN’s NBA Trade Machine Results: Pistons +3 Wins, Nuggets -4 Wins

The Trade Machine suggests that the Bulls would come out of this trade with the advantage. If they want a shot at the Conference Title, then a trade like this could be very valuable.

Why the Pistons would do it:

The trade machine shows this deal giving the team a substantial boost. In order to contend in the Eastern Conference, a move like this might have to be made. Essentially, the reliability of Harris would be sacrificed for an increase in team depth, athleticism, and offensive production.

Both Barton and Chandler are capable of catch-and-shoot or creating off-the-dribble. Faried would add rebounding to the team, to compliment Drummond’s natural prowess. They could become one of the best rebounding teams in the NBA, which almost always helps teams get wins. Morris would be thrown in to give some balance to the deal. His scoring ability should be outdone by Barton’s. This trade could be a smart move for Detroit.

Why the Nuggets would do it:

Both Tobias Harris and Marcus Morris would be great additions to the Nuggets. They are both capable of playing SF or PF, and pose as legitimate floor-spreading threats at either position. The Trade Machine suggests that the Nuggets would be hurt by this trade.

Much of this likely comes form including Barton in the deal. Yes, his scoring ability would be missed; but still, I’m not buying it. I think this would be great move for the Nuggets.

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