NBA Trade Idea: Rockets Acquire Pistons' Bojan Bogdanovic

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic is on the trade block. Could the Houston Rockets pull the trigger?

Jeremy Brener | Jan 20, 2024

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The Houston Rockets need 3-point shooting, and the NBA Trade Deadline could provide an opportunity for the team to add some reinforcements.

Perhaps a veteran who could space the floor and shoot at a high clip is exactly what the Rockets are looking for ... and they could find that in Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic.

Jabari Smith Jr. Bojan Bogdanovic Pistons — Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

In a trade idea proposed by Bleacher Report, the Rockets would acquire Bogdanovic for Victor Oladipo, Jock Landale, a 2024 first-round pick (via BRK), a 2024 second-round pick (protected for picks 56-59, via GSW) and a 2025 second-round pick.

"If the Rockets seek further acceleration of their rebuild, then they have to find ways of upgrading their 21st-ranked offense," Bleacher Report writes. "Upping their three-point volume (22nd in makes) and accuracy (24th in percentage) is the simplest way to go about that, and Bogdanović—a current supplier of 3.0 triples on 40.8 percent shooting—would do a lot to scratch that itch."

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Parting ways with the Nets' first-round pick, which projects to be in the lottery, is arguably the Rockets' best trade chip for the deadline. And if they were to trade it, they better get a player worth the cost. Bogdanovic could be that, as long as he plays like he has been in Detroit. However, there's no guarantee that he would fit the already-crowded rotation of forwards.

It would certainly be a risk, but the higher the risk ... the higher the reward.

Published Jan 20, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.