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The Most Wanted Trading Assets of Every NBA Team | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats & Rumors

The Most Wanted Trading Assets of Every NBA Team | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats & Rumors

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 1: Ausar Thompson #9, Isaiah Stewart #28, Jaden Ivey #23, Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons look on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 1, 2024 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photo, User agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Best Trading Assets: C Jalen Duren, G Jaden Ivey, F Ausar Thompson

Untouchables: G Cade Cunningham, SG Ron Holland II

It’s hard to draw the line between untouchable and available for these Pistons now that Trajan Langdon has taken over as president of basketball operations. Holland was his first draft pick and Cunningham signed a five-year, $224 million-max extension, so it’s safe to assume both are safe.

If all other young players were eligible for a transfer, Duren, Ivey and Thompson would get the most calls.

At just 20 years old and entering his third season, Duren already ranks third in the NBA in rebounding percentage (22.2 percent), ahead of players like Domantas Sabonis, Rudy Gobert and Anthony Davis.

Ivey, 22, has struggled with his shooting efficiency but has shown enough as a scorer and passer to make us believe he has All-Star potential.

Thompson, 21, has excellent defensive potential at 6-foot-1, averaging 10.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks in his 38 starts as a rookie.