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Beard: Trades give Pistons better shot in future, without completely giving up present

The Detroit Pistons agreed to trade Reggie Bullock to the Lakers for Svi Mykhailiuk and a second-round pick in 2021. Rod Beard, The Detroit News

With the NBA trade deadline approaching Thursday afternoon and a playoff spot within reach, the Pistons are making deals that help them both financially and in stockpiling young assets for the future.

The Pistons’ two trades within a 24-hour span signify a forward-looking philosophy while also seeking relief with the salary cap.