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After complications with Fultz' injury news, the trade rumors took a hiatus for the month of December. It wouldn't last long though, as the Detroit Pistons decided to get in on the action a bit. According to SB Nation's 76ers site, Liberty Ballers, the Pistons have emerged as the newest team that has drawn some interest in the Sixers guard. As Detroit has played the Sixers quite a few times this season, they have a bit of knowledge on the second-year guard from the first couple of matchups this year.
With the Pistons being in the market for a new guard, naturally, Fultz's name pops up and instantly becomes connected to Detroit. While the Sixers may not be hesitant to move Fultz to Detroit despite playing them more than a few times, the price may be sort of hefty for Detroit as it seems the Sixers want to make sure they get some great value out of the young guard before giving up on him and moving on.
The recent adductor injury to Pistons reserve guard (and former Sixer) Ish Smith, as well as inconsistent play from Detroit’s lead guard, Reggie Jackson, has the Eastern Conference rival exploring ways to possibly shake up its backcourt while adding a high-upside prospect.
Two of the Pistons’ assistant general managers, Malik Rose, and Sachin Gupta, have ties to Philadelphia. The former was a broadcaster from 2011-2015 for the Sixers, while the latter was the driving force behind many of (former team president) Sam Hinkie’s trades.
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Markelle Fultz: Which 4 Teams Are Interested in Trading for the Sixers’ Guard?