NBA Trade Verdict

Celtics Win

Boston acquired Marcus Morris from Pistons in exchange for Avery Bradley; 2019 second-round pick (#45 Isaiah Roby).

July 7, 2017 Boston Celtics / Detroit Pistons Record confidence: Private Record

Detroit Pistons Received

Trade Analysis

Boston Celtics Perspective

The incoming package of Marcus Morris delivered the decisive practical return. The assets Boston surrendered did not match that result over time.

Detroit Pistons Perspective

Detroit clearly lost the trade. Detroit's return centered on Avery Bradley, 2019 second round pick (#45 – Isaiah Roby), while the outgoing package centered on Marcus Morris. The outgoing side produced the transaction's clearly superior realized value. Contract timing, roster fit and Detroit's competitive window provide context, but the players and draft selections that actually materialized drive the verdict. The transaction has enough durable player value, draft consequence or franchise context to support substantive historical treatment.