NBA Trade Verdict

Wizards Win

Washington acquired two young players and two second-round picks for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala.

January 14, 2024 Detroit Pistons / Washington Wizards Record confidence: Private Record

Detroit Pistons Received

Player Danilo Gallinari
Player Mike Muscala

Washington Wizards Received

Player Marvin Bagley III
Player Isaiah Livers
Draft Pick 2025 second round pick (#47 Bogoljub Markovic )
Draft Pick 2026 second round pick

Trade Analysis

Detroit Pistons Perspective

The counterpart secured the transaction’s clearly superior realized value. Detroit’s return was led by Danilo Gallinari, while the principal outgoing value was Marvin Bagley III.

Washington Wizards Perspective

The Wizards used expendable veterans to absorb Marvin Bagley III and Isaiah Livers while adding two draft assets, including the pick that became Bogoljub Markovic. The 2026 pick remains uncertain, but the asset gain clearly favors Washington.