DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons reportedly engaged the Sacramento Kings on a swap of centers earlier this season.
The trade offer would have swapped Andre Drummond and DeMarcus Cousins, according to Michael Scotto.
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The Kings declined the offer at the time.
Several reports this morning say Cousins will be traded to the New Orleans Pelicans to join Anthony Davis..
ESPN's Zach Lowe reports the team has quietly explored the trade market for point guard Reggie Jackson and center Andre Drummond:
They needed talent; they would figure out the rest later. The figuring it out part has been harder than expected, especially with both Jackson and Drummond plateauing. Detroit has quietly explored the trade market for each of its franchise centerpieces, according to sources across the league, and come away disappointed with the potential return. (Van Gundy himself has said anyone is available for "the right price.")
Any Drummond deal at the deadline is an extreme long shot, but Jackson remains in play for Minnesota, Orlando, New Orleans, or some mystery destination. Even if Detroit keeps him, missing the playoffs would put dramatic changes on the table this summer.
The Pistons are currently 27-30, in 8th place in the Eastern Conference. The NBA Trade Deadline is Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. ET.