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Following the NBA trade deadline, waiver wire pickups for fantasy basketball include Marvin Bagley III, Andre Drummond, Jalen Suggs, Kelly Olynyk, and GG Jackson II, as they stand to benefit from recent roster shakeups. Bagley, in particular, is expected to see heavy minutes with the Washington Wizards after the departure of Daniel Gafford.
The Washington Wizards traded veteran bigs Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala to the Detroit Pistons for center Marvin Bagley III, wing/forward Isaiah Livers, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick. The Wizards aim to develop Bagley and Livers while acquiring future draft picks as they rebuild their roster. The trade signals the beginning of a busy trade season for the Wizards, who hold a 7-31 record and are focused on obtaining more draft picks.
The Detroit Pistons traded Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers, and two future second-round picks to the Washington Wizards for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. The trade allows the Pistons to open up financial flexibility, while the Wizards acquire young players and draft picks. Both teams hope the trade will impact their performance on the court, with Detroit aiming to benefit from Gallinari and Muscala's shooting abilities, and Washington taking a chance on Bagley and Livers. However, concerns remain about the players' performance and potential, particularly in terms of shooting and defensive capabilities.
The Atlanta Hawks dominated the Detroit Pistons in points and rebounds, winning 129-107. Marvin Bagley III had a career-high 31 points for the Pistons, while Trae Young led Atlanta with 30 points and 12 assists. Ex-Piston Saddiq Bey had a double-double in his first game against his former team. The Pistons have lost 15 of their last 16 games and have struggled with rebounding.
Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey recognized the limitations of playing two bigs who aren't good at switching on the perimeter after the team lost to the Miami Heat. The Pistons have been experimenting with the two-big lineup featuring Marvin Bagley III and James Wiseman, but the biggest problem with these two on the floor is on defense. The Pistons now have a 131.2 defensive rating when Bagley III and Wiseman are on the floor together.