NBA Trade Rumors: Detroit Pistons asking for minimum of one first-round unprotected pick for Bojan Bogdanovic, will get it

Bojan Bogdanovic is having a career-high season despite the Detroit Pistons’ consistent struggles in the NBA. This has led to a range of teams being linked to the Croatian international, who signed a two-year contract extension with the Pistons in October of last year.

Detroit have every intention of staying competitive next season despite the way the current campaign has gone. The team will be built around Cade Cunningham, but Bogdanovic offers a dominating presence that could also be a boost.

The Pistons were rumored to be willing to let the 33-year old leave, but have held out for a bigger package.

The Athletic reports that the Detroit Pistons want a minimum of an unprotected first-round pick to allow Bojan Bogdanovic to leave. A number of teams have been linked with the center, including the likes of the LA Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and the Atlanta Hawks.

All the teams above have the necessary means and resources to make the trade happen. A move to the Lakers might make the most sense considering the needs of LeBron James' team, along with the pick-and-roll style that Bogdanovic is adept at playing. Of course, stranger things have happened and another team might jump in.

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For me, of all the guys being rumored, Bojan Bogdanovic would be the best fit for the LakeShow. Need that shooting, plus has playoff experience. Agree or disagree? twitter.com/ESPNLosAngeles…

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For me, of all the guys being rumored, Bojan Bogdanovic would be the best fit for the LakeShow. Need that shooting, plus has playoff experience. Agree or disagree? twitter.com/ESPNLosAngeles…

Bojan Bogdanovic is having a career-high season despite Detroit Pistons’ struggles

Bogdanovic’s demand is due to him averaging a career-high 21.2 points and shooting 41.5% from 3-point range. He is also averaging 3.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game and is currently on an impressive hot streak. The Croatian has scored at least 20 points in his last eight NBA appearances and could be a valuable asset to any competitive team. That is not the Detroit Pistons, at least not right now.

Bojan Bogdanovic is having the best season of his career, averaging career-highs in points, field goal percentage, and three-point percentage. His form means that the Detroit Pistons can afford to wait around. They have him tied to a contract and his value will only increase if he can snag what will be the first All-Star appearance of his career.

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Players, age 33 or older, with the highest scoring average this season

- Kevin Durant (30 PPG, 34 years old)
- LeBron James (29.1 PPG, 38 years old)
- DeMar DeRozan (26.4 PPG, 33 years old)
- Bojan Bogdanovic (21 PPG, 33 years old)

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Players, age 33 or older, with the highest scoring average this season 👀

- Kevin Durant (30 PPG, 34 years old)
- LeBron James (29.1 PPG, 38 years old)
- DeMar DeRozan (26.4 PPG, 33 years old)
- Bojan Bogdanovic (21 PPG, 33 years old) https://t.co/wE71efoETx

For the time being, of course, Bogdanovic is left firmly the best player on a team that is without a special talent in the form of Cade Cunningham. There is little doubt that the Pistons have multiple options as the trade deadline heads closer.

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