5 reasons why Zach LaVine to Detroit makes sense amid trade rumors

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#3. Zach LaVine can shore up Detroit Pistons’ outside shooting

The Detroit Pistons’ frontline is set with Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren manning the paint. Mike Muscala can come in and provide minutes as a stretch center as well. Ausar Thompson and Danilo Gallinari can play the power forward. What the Pistons need is a boost in their outside shooting.

Zach LaVine is a career 38.2% shooter from behind the arc on roughly seven attempts per game. He would be a significant addition to a team that is light on 3-point shooting.

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#2. LaVine eases the pressure on Cade Cunningham

Cade Cunningham has been carrying the brunt of the scoring load for the Detroit Pistons. He is averaging 22.7 ppg as a three-level scorer. Bojan Bogdanovic has been a big help as he is an excellent shooter but he hardly drives to the basket or gets points in the paint. He is also reportedly Detroit's main trade asset for LaVine.

LaVine would give Cunningham another option who can light up the scoreboard anywhere on the floor. Having him on the roster could ease the scoring load on Detroit’s franchise cornerstone as opponents would likely not be as aggressive in doubling Cunningham with LaVine around.

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#1. LaVine can be the Pistons’ most potent scorer

Cade Cunningham could play second fiddle to Zach LaVine when it comes to scoring. Before injuries limited him this season, LaVine averaged 25.1 points on 47.7% shooting, including 38.8% from behind the arc. Once he returns healthy, he could be Detroit’s deadliest scorer.

The Pistons are 23rd in the NBA with 112.9 ppg and 26th in offensive rating with 111.1. Having LaVine on the roster with Cunningham, Ivey and Duren should improve their performance on the offensive end.