Pistons Trade Rumours Roundup: Griffin's Going Nowhere, Mike Conley on the Cards, and More

#2 Mike Conley amongst other rumoured names who could help strengthen Detroit's backcourt

Mike Conley and Marc Gasol were recently put on the open market by the Grizzlies.

The Pistons are in desperate need of some maturity at the point guard position.

Ever since the Memphis Grizzlies announced that they are willing to let go of their franchise cornerstones after holding on to them for more than a decade, teams like Pistons have been circling to take a bite.

For first time, Memphis will begin listening to trade offers on franchise stars Marc Gasol and Mike Conley, league sources tell ESPN. Memphis has reached a crossroads and is preparing to weigh deals involving one or both of its cornerstone veterans. Story soon on ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 22, 2019

Possibilities surrounding the inclusion of Mike Conley, Jeremy Lin, Kent Bazemore and more, into Detroit's backcourt have been making the rounds of the social media for a while now. Fans are harping on the prospect of letting go of present guards in exchange for certified veterans available on the block.

@Vincent_Ellis56 Any chance the Pistons would go after Conley and or Gasol? Given this weak draft would Andre, Ish, Reggie J, and a first be enough for Gasol and Conley?

— Crypto Med (@CryptoMedKid) January 23, 2019

It's no secret that the All-Star berth has eluded Conley for quite some time now. And considering how stacked the West is (in terms of talent) and how ineffective the Grizzlies have been lately, there seems to be ample incentive for Conley to play in a larger market.

His playmaking abilities coupled with an appreciable pick-n-roll prowess is bound to help Griffin and Drummond in the long run.

For real, nobody on the Suns can throw a good entry pass. Just trade for Mike Conley already. pic.twitter.com/LPBYK0t5U5

— mike nothum (@mikenothum) January 25, 2019

The Athletic’s Omari Sankofa II proposes Conley for Jackson, Langston Galloway, Luke Kennard and a first-round pick.

However, sources close to the Pistons believe his age and contract are expected to lower trade interests.

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