The Detroit Pistons are open for business on the Avery Bradley front and may be drawing interest from across both conferences.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Monday that the Pistons have made Bradley, who will be a free agent after the season, available in trade talks.
Story posting soon on ESPN: Detroit has made starting shooting guard Avery Bradley available in trade talks. Acquired in July trade with Celtics, Bradley will be a free agent this summer.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 29, 2018
Zach Lowe, also of ESPN, adds that the veteran guard could be a trade target for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, Basketball Insiders’ Eric Pincus notes that Bradley, who was formerly represented by Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, could be an option for the purple-and-gold as well.
DET could get volatile, fast. Mentioned Bradley as theoretical CLE trade target on pod last week. Would expect them to at least take a look. https://t.co/S6Uurp2tMG
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) January 29, 2018
Worth noting he was formerly a Rob Pelinka client https://t.co/PI6miK0H4x
— Eric Pincus (@EricPincus) January 29, 2018
I will say that this is a relationship business and as I understand it, Rob and Avery are close. Speculatively, I'd at least pay attention to Lakers here.
— Eric Pincus (@EricPincus) January 29, 2018
Bradley, 27, is averaging 15.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists a game this season. He is also seen as one of the better two-way guards in the NBA today.
On paper, the two-time All-Defensive Team selection has the versatility to be a glue guy for either a top contender like the Cavs or a rebuilding team like the Lakers. Maybe this one-time suitor rekindles their interest in Bradley before the Feb. 8 deadline as well.
