Kevin Huerter finally delivering value for Detroit Pistons after trade

Nearly two months after trading for Kevin Huerter, the value of the deal for the Detroit Pistons is becoming more clear. The veteran wing, in his first start with the team, had his best performance as a Piston – 22 points on 9-for-14 overall shooting and 4-for-7 from 3. On a night Detroit was without its best shooter, Duncan Robinson, Huerter gave his best approximation.

With Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart and Caris LeVert also sidelined, his scoring helped power the Pistons to a 129-108 blowout over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, March 26. It continued what has been a strong all-around March for Huerter, who finally has a spot in the rotation. The Feb.

3 trade, which sent 2022 No. 5 overall pick Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls as part of a three-way deal, initially looked like a wash with Huerter riding the bench. But now Huerter is delivering for a Pistons team preparing for a long playoff run.

THURSDAY'S ACTION: Jalen Duren stars again sans Cade Cunningham with near triple-double “Kev’s nice, man,” said Jalen Duren, who led the Pistons with 30 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks against the Pelicans. “Just playing against him over the last few years, I’d seen him as just a shooter. Him being here these last couple of weeks, I see he has a lot more to his game.