3 factors that will determine if Pistons trade Cavs for Collin Sexton

The Cleveland Cavaliers are enmeshed in a fascinating game of chicken. Collin Sexton, drafted eighth overall by this team and handed the keys to the offense, he of the 24.3 points-per-game scoring average two seasons ago, is a restricted free agent.

The Cavs look at his build, his passing, his standing in most advanced statistics and they see a talented, high-character bench guard — probably not a starter, and certainly not a star. The team is willing to keep him around, but at the rate commensurate for the role they want him in.

The Detroit Pistons could be the team to trade for Collin Sexton. What factors will determine whether the Pistons end up sending a trade offer to the Cavs?

Collin Sexton likely wants to be paid as much as he can get, and wants a major role on the team to boot. If there is any disagreement on that price tag or the future role, Sexton may try to find external leverage to increase his contract number.

One team that is rumored to be interested in Sexton are the Detroit Pistons. The fit makes sense, as Cade Cunningham is a big, ball-handling wing and would help to mitigate Sexton’s weaknesses, while they are assembling a team with spacing that would allow his forays into the paint be used for maximum potency.

What are the ingredients needed for the Pistons to sign or trade for Collin Sexton this summer? The most important one is interest from a team like the Pistons; what are three other factors that will determine if Sexton plays in Motor City next year?