Appearing on the HoopsHype podcast with Michael Scotto, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic said the Pistons will likely explore the viability of pursuing Miles Bridges or Tobias Harris in free agency, though he conceded that could change depending who they hire to be the new president of basketball operations. While he doesn’t expect Detroit to give anyone a long-term, … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: FA, Trade Targets, Draft, President, More
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Pistons considering shorter contracts with higher annual salaries in free agency?
James Edwards: I think they could do a significant roster overhaul through a combination of trades and signing B-level talent in the offseason. I know the notion in Detroit (from fans) is that if they sign Tobias Harris, they’re going to give him a max, and I’m not sure that’s the case. I think you could give him bigger money, but shorter years, which would allow him to go out … [Read more...] about Pistons considering shorter contracts with higher annual salaries in free agency?
Should the Detroit Pistons go star hunting this offseason?
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Detroit seems likely to be a rumored destination for any big-name player on the trade block It is clear that Cade Cunningham need help and that it is unclear if there are more than two or three players on the Detroit Pistons’ current roster capable of giving it to him. Maybe two or three years down the line, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, … [Read more...] about Should the Detroit Pistons go star hunting this offseason?
NBA Playoff Best Bets for April 21: Bucks vs Pacers, Pelicans vs Thunder, Clippers vs Mavs
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the best bets for the first round between the Pelicans and Thunder, plus the Mavs and Clippers, and the Bucks hosting the Pacers. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Best Bets for April 21: Bucks vs Pacers, Pelicans vs Thunder, Clippers vs Mavs
Central Notes: Pacers, Lillard, Middleton, Bulls, Pistons
With All-NBA Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo on the shelf for tonight’s Game 1 matchup against the Pacers, the team’s second- and third-most important offensive contributors, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, are being expected to step up. As Eric Nehm of The Athletic writes, Milwaukee will count on Lillard and Middleton to keep the team cooking with their distribution, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pacers, Lillard, Middleton, Bulls, Pistons