Pistons Trade Rising Star Jaden Ivey in Three-Team Deal, Bringing New Players to Detroit Roster
The Detroit Pistons have pulled off a complex trade that brings two new players to the Motor City roster. As part of a three-team deal, the team has traded guard Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls, sending veteran point guard Mike Conley Jr. from the Minnesota Timberwolves in return.
Ivey's departure comes after more than three seasons with the Pistons, during which time he averaged 14.9 points and 4.0 assists across 214 career games. Despite his impressive numbers, Ivey struggled with injuries that derailed his breakout season just last year. The guard was having a breakout 2024-25 campaign before suffering a broken left fibula on New Year's Day 2025.
The move marks the end of what appeared to be a cornerstone player for Detroit's rebuild. However, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff notes that building relationships and communication with players is crucial during times like these. "It's tough," he said. "This is where the building of relationships matters."
Ivey will now join the Bulls alongside Conley Jr., who was shipped from Minnesota to provide a new layer of depth at guard. The Pistons, meanwhile, acquire guard Kevin Huerter and forward Dario Saric from the Timberwolves.
Huerter brings shooting ability to Detroit, averaging 11.6 points on 37.1% shooting from behind the arc during his career. However, he's struggling this season with a career-low 31.4% from three-point range. The 27-year-old has averaged 10.9 points per game across 44 games with the Bulls.
Saric provides frontcourt depth for Detroit, though his role remains unclear given the team's current roster construction. The 6-foot-10 center has averaged 10.3 points and 5.3 rebounds through 498 career games, but has seen limited action this season.
The trade brings a new dynamic to the Pistons' roster and offers a fresh start for Ivey in Chicago. While the Bulls acquire a young guard with demonstrated upside, his recent health setbacks and limited role this season are still part of the equation. The protected first-round swap provides future flexibility, though the immediate impact depends on how quickly Huerter can regain his shooting touch.
The Pistons' roster is now built around additional depth at guard and forward positions, but it's unclear how these new pieces will fit alongside the team's existing core. For Ivey, this move marks a new beginning after injuries derailed what appeared to be a promising trajectory in Detroit.
The Detroit Pistons have pulled off a complex trade that brings two new players to the Motor City roster. As part of a three-team deal, the team has traded guard Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls, sending veteran point guard Mike Conley Jr. from the Minnesota Timberwolves in return.
Ivey's departure comes after more than three seasons with the Pistons, during which time he averaged 14.9 points and 4.0 assists across 214 career games. Despite his impressive numbers, Ivey struggled with injuries that derailed his breakout season just last year. The guard was having a breakout 2024-25 campaign before suffering a broken left fibula on New Year's Day 2025.
The move marks the end of what appeared to be a cornerstone player for Detroit's rebuild. However, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff notes that building relationships and communication with players is crucial during times like these. "It's tough," he said. "This is where the building of relationships matters."
Ivey will now join the Bulls alongside Conley Jr., who was shipped from Minnesota to provide a new layer of depth at guard. The Pistons, meanwhile, acquire guard Kevin Huerter and forward Dario Saric from the Timberwolves.
Huerter brings shooting ability to Detroit, averaging 11.6 points on 37.1% shooting from behind the arc during his career. However, he's struggling this season with a career-low 31.4% from three-point range. The 27-year-old has averaged 10.9 points per game across 44 games with the Bulls.
Saric provides frontcourt depth for Detroit, though his role remains unclear given the team's current roster construction. The 6-foot-10 center has averaged 10.3 points and 5.3 rebounds through 498 career games, but has seen limited action this season.
The trade brings a new dynamic to the Pistons' roster and offers a fresh start for Ivey in Chicago. While the Bulls acquire a young guard with demonstrated upside, his recent health setbacks and limited role this season are still part of the equation. The protected first-round swap provides future flexibility, though the immediate impact depends on how quickly Huerter can regain his shooting touch.
The Pistons' roster is now built around additional depth at guard and forward positions, but it's unclear how these new pieces will fit alongside the team's existing core. For Ivey, this move marks a new beginning after injuries derailed what appeared to be a promising trajectory in Detroit.
. The question is now how will these new additions mesh with the existing core? 
still sad about him leaving detroit but i guess it's good for his career now 
meanwhile, kevin huerter is coming in and hopefully he can bring some shooting magic 
to detroit
is that possible? can you travel across the country with no set plan? idk man, i'm always getting distracted thinking about music playlists to make for the trip lol what kind of car insurance do u think would be good for a long road trip? 
. He was having a sick season before he went down with an injury and now he's off to Chicago, gotta see how it plays out for him. They traded away Conley Jr too, which is interesting, Pistons are trying to add some shooting ability with Huerter but he's been struggling this season 
. Saric brings depth up front but his role is kinda murky. Not sure if Ivey will thrive in Chicago or not 
but chicago needs him they got conley and all that tho maybe this is for the best tho
! The Bulls just got themselves an incredibly talented young player with loads of upside 
. And let's be real, Mike Conley Jr is still a top-notch point guard, so it's a solid move for them. The Pistons' new additions, Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric, might not have been the most exciting choices, but hey, at least they're trying to build something 
. Not sure if I'm a fan of the new direction in Detroit 
he was literally on fire last season before that injury happened i was really hoping they'd keep him but i guess its all about building relationships and communication now 
coach bickerstaff is right tho, player development is key so lets see how kevin huerter and dario saric fit into the roster 
. Now he gets a fresh start and can focus on being healthy, which would be amazing for him 
. On the other hand, I'm curious to see how Kevin Huerter's shooting will turn around - 31.4% from three-point range is pretty bad 
. Conley Jr.'s arrival is cool and all, but it's not gonna fill the void left by Ivey 
. The Pistons gotta do better than that to make a push for the playoffs 
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and detroit gets kevin huerter who's got some shooting skills 
but we'll see if he can get his game back on track... and dario saric is just a mystery player for me lol 
does anyone know what he brings to the table? 
! like, why did detroit have to trade away their rising star jaden ieve? was it because they didn't want him to make the playoffs? 
. i mean, ivey has been injured for like 2 seasons now, so what's the rush? 
and chicago bulls getting a young guard with upside? please, they're just trying to rebuild on detroit's failure 
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! Jaden Ivey averaged 14.9 points and 4.0 assists per game with the Pistons, but only played 214 games due to injuries 
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We'll see how it all plays out, but for now, I'm just gonna sit back and watch.