Jerami Grant would bring the most return in a trade, but Detroit shouldn't be in any hurry to part with its leading scorer and 2020 free-agent prize.

Building up the young talent base is priority No. 1. The Pistons need players who can complement point guard Killian Hayes and small forward Saddiq Bey.

Hayes is a raw, high-upside center who's destined for a backup role with the New Orleans Pelicans as long as Steven Adams is around. With Plumlee moved, Hayes could compete for the starting center job in Detroit. Still just 20, Hayes was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2019 draft and has averaged 15.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per 36 minutes for his career while shooting 66.7 percent from the field.

Bledsoe can play a mentor role for Hayes and is only under contract for one more season ($18.1 million in 2021-22), as his $19.4 million salaries in 2022-23 is only has $3.9 million guaranteed.

For New Orleans, Bledsoe has become an unnecessary part of a backcourt that's trying to get younger. Moving him saves some money and opens up more playing time for guys like Kira Lewis Jr. and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Plumlee is enjoying the best season of his career (10.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 60.5 percent shooting overall) and would help New Orleans win immediately as the backup center.

Jackson is averaging 13.0 points per game for Detroit this season and can guard multiple positions, while Joseph is on an expiring deal (only $2.4 million out of $12.6 million is guaranteed if he's waived before June 30).

The Pistons will get a high-upside prospect, while New Orleans will add some win-now pieces.