With Cap Set To Soar, NBA Trade Deadline Brought Caution
"I don't think anybody in the NBA knows exactly what the market is going to look like for guys this summer," Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy told the team's website.
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"I don't think anybody in the NBA knows exactly what the market is going to look like for guys this summer," Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy told the team's website.
And according to Yahoo, that shopping has yielded Houston forwards Donatas Motiejunas and Marcus Thornton, in exchange for Joel Anthony and a protected first-round pick.
"We'd love to be in the playoffs this year. But our goals go way beyond just trying to fight for the eight-seed in the playoffs for years to come."
The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets are on the board, not waiting until the NBA's trade deadline on Thursday to make moves they hope will bolster their playoffs chances this season.
Even after obtaining Tobias Harris Tuesday in a trade with Orlando, the Pistons might not be done yet.
On a national scale, the move was largely heralded as one that allowed the Pistons to continue building a young core with players who can switch positions.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has acquired forward Tobias Harris from the Orlando Magic in exchange for guard Brandon Jennings and forward Ersan Ilyasova.
According to reports, the Pistons are working on a deal that would send PG Brandon Jennings and F Ersan Ilyasova to the Orlando Magic for F Tobias Harris.
McGrady will appear on "The Jump," the afternoon telecast hosted by Rachel Nichols that debuts Thursday.
While he didn't wow anyone in the Dunk Contest, Drummond put up a solid game in the East's 196-173 loss to the West.
Kevin Hart turned over the U.S. coaching duties to All-Star player Andre Drummond in the third quarter, change into a uniform and insert himself into the game in an ultimately futile attempt to lead a comeback.
The classic red, white and blue theme the team uses is timeless, but the franchise may now be looking for a change of pace.
At the All-Star break, ESPN's advanced statistics site FiveThirtyEight gave the Pistons a 53 percent chance to make the postseason.
According to the Detroit Free Press, "Rip" Hamilton will be the next Piston to have his number retired into the rafters.
"This is what tradition looks like, this is what it feels like – numbers, banners."
