Young Pistons Guard Will Remain on the Trade Block Until Further Notice

The Detroit Pistons are shifting focus to the 2025-26 regular season after Summer League, questioning if offseason additions like Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson can lead to a deep playoff run. With significant time remaining before the season starts and limited standout free agents available, the trade market presents the best opportunity for the Pistons to further upgrade their roster.

Guard Marcus Sasser, drafted 25th overall in 2023 and acquired via Memphis, is highlighted as a potential trade candidate due to his uncertain future with the team. Despite entering the league with high expectations as the former ACC Player of the Year and Jerry West Award winner, Sasser has failed to meet them through his first two seasons. His statistics are modest, averaging only 7.5 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.5 rebounds in 128 career appearances (12 starts), while shooting 44.1% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range. His exclusion from Detroit's entire first-round playoff series further underscored his diminished status.

The primary reason Sasser is considered available for trade is his lack of playmaking upside. While recognized as a solid shooter, the Pistons addressed their shooting needs with the additions of LeVert and Robinson. The team requires a reliable facilitator beyond Cade Cunningham to distribute the ball to these shooters, making Sasser expendable in favor of acquiring a more proven playmaker.

However, Sasser's youth (under 25) and rookie contract make him a potentially attractive trade piece for teams still believing in his theoretical upside. The article concludes that Pistons General Manager Trajan Langdon should execute a trade involving Sasser if an opportunity arises to upgrade the backcourt, advising fans to monitor Sasser's status closely as the offseason progresses.