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How the Suns can pull off a trade for a star

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 13: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans watches from the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 13: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans watches from the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Detroit Pistons

DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 29: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks to drive the ball as Greg Monroe #14 of the Phoenix Suns defends during the second quarter of the game at Little Caesars Arena on November 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Phoenix 131-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 29: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks to drive the ball as Greg Monroe #14 of the Phoenix Suns defends during the second quarter of the game at Little Caesars Arena on November 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Phoenix 131-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Before the regular season I think we all believed that Andre Drummond could be had in a trade if someone offered him enough. Then the Pistons opened this season and are playing very well, and Drummond is having another Drummond-like year: 14.3pts, 15.0rbs, 53.4% FG, and 1.3blks (each as of 12/30).

Granted his stats are the same as they have been in recent years, but the team is overachieving based on many a preseason speculation.

Does this make him untouchable? Probably not. But the Suns would need to wait out the season a little bit and see. If the Pistons falter then they may be more apt to once again see about trading him.

The best case scenario (if McDonough see’s a future with Drummond) is Chriss, two firsts, and a swap of bad contracts, say Jon Leuer who’s contract expires after 2020, for Chandler who is up after next season, or a trade and waive re-acquisition of Greg Monroe.

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