Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz is drawing trade interest from the Detroit Pistons, though there is one major red flag that is holding them back from making a potential deal.

According to a person with knowledge of the way the front office thinks in Detroit, the Pistons still have interest in Fultz. However, they feel hesitant due to a lack of transparency about when the No. 1 overall pick will return. The person requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

This is in line with reports from Keith Pompey, who explained the major condition necessary for a team to trade for Fultz (via Philly.com):

“Markelle Fultz’s trade value has dwindled, but there is a market for him — under a certain condition. He and his representatives need to be truthful, a league source says … In other words, potential 76ers trade partners don’t want Fultz saying that his right shoulder and wrist are bothering him if he actually has a mental block that’s hindering his shooting, the source said.”

Detroit was one of the two teams interested in Fultz based on a report that was published by Liberty Ballers in December 2018.

The person who spoke with Sixers Wire says that Detroit accepts that Fultz’s jump shot is not where they would want it to be quite yet. But they do not want to risk him being unable to play for the remainder of this season.

This is especially important for the Pistons because point guard Reggie Jackson comes off the books at the end of next season. Fewer opportunities to see Fultz in action means it would be tougher for them to determine if the former No. 1 overall pick could eventually replace Jackson frot Detroit.

While there were reports that Fultz would be re-evaluated this week, there have not yet been new updates.

76ers general manager Elton Brand has been reluctant to provide any public information about whether or not Fultz would play again this season. If he is taking the same approach in talks with Detroit, it may represent a concerning theme about the combo guard.

Due to the lack of information, it’s also unclear if they are still holding out hope that Fultz can help the 76ers at some point again later this season as Philly looks for a playoff push.

The former Washington guard is currently rehabbing his shoulder and has not played since November 21.