The Detroit Pistons made the first splash as the trade deadline gets close, the Pistons dealt guard Brandon Jennings and Forward Ersan Ilyasova to the Orlando Magic for Tobias Harris. This is a good move for Detroit as they try to make a strong push towards the playoffs as Harris gives them depth at the wing position. Writer for NBA.com David Aldridge confirmed the trade:
Pistons are acquiring Tobias Harris from Orlando for Brandon Jennings/Ersan Ilyasova. Basketball Insiders first with news of talks.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) February 16, 2016
ESPN’s Chris Broussard reportedly talked to Harris about the trade and Harris seems excited about the trade:
Tobias Harris on being traded to Detroit: "I'm ready to make the playoffs!"
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) February 16, 2016
This seems to be a weird move for Orlando who is already stacked at the guard position , but Brandon Jennings told Broussard that he is excited to get back with his former coach:
Brandon Jennings on trade to Orlando: "I'm happy to reconnect with (Coach) Skiles."
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) February 16, 2016
