The Detroit Pistons are in the midst of an unfortunate offseason. Just when the vibes around the team were finally right after years of misery, the Pistons were hit with the Malik Beasley gambling investigation. This resulted in losing Beasley, in addition to Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dennis Schroder, leaving the Pistons less deep and talented in the backcourt than they were last season.
Fortunately, Jaden Ivey's return and the additions of Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson will help the Pistons take another step forward next season. However, the team continues to have a weakness in the frontcourt as they don't have another power forward besides Tobias Harris. Considering that Harris is on an expiring deal and just turned 33, the Pistons will need to find a long-term replacement in that position.
One way to do that is by a trade this offseason. A perfect fit would be Toumani Camara of the Portland Trail Blazers. It would be costly, but the Pistons could potentially acquire Camara for two unprotected first-round picks and Marcus Sasser.
Entering his third season in the league, Camara has already established himself as one of the best and most versatile defenders in the league. He made the All-Defense second team last season and has emerged as an elite, multi-positional defender with good size, length, and athleticism. At age 25, he may have another level to hit. Plus, he has two more years left on his rookie deal, paying him less than $5 million combined.
That is why he will cost at least two first-round picks in a trade. This makes it a risky move for the Pistons. Giving up unprotected future firsts for a team not ready to contend for a championship can be ill-advised, but this may be the only way for the Pistons to add a cost-controlled, starter-caliber power forward who fits the rest of the team's timeline.