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Witzig.
Hast du auch etwas aus den Unterbechungen mitbekommen? Ich frage mich gerade ob die NBA in Europa den gleichen Quatsch abzieht mit T-Shirt-Kanonen, Dance-Kamera, etc. oder ob die sich da ein bisschen mehr Mühe geben, wo sie doch wissen dass es für die meisten Zuschauer das erste Live-NBA Spiel ihres Lebens ist.
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Detroit’s intent moving forward has appeared to stay the same over the last month: It is not overly eager to part with Bogdanović, Burks or Bey, though everyone has a price and the Pistons have, and will continue to, have conversations all the way up until the final minutes before the deadline. When it comes to the coveted Bogdanović and Burks, Detroit holds all the leverage. The Pistons can take both into the summer as they are on friendly contracts for another season. Detroit, which is very much interested in moving up the standings next season, would benefit from having both veterans on the roster going forward, which is why there doesn’t appear to be much urgency to move off of Bogdanović and Burks — who I think is more likely to sign an extension than get traded — before Thursday’s deadline unless there are deals that are too good for the Pistons to pass up on.
Additionally, in talking to people around the league, it does appear that of Bogdanović, Burks and Bey, the latter may be the most gettable. However, a few league sources have recently told The Athletic that they would be surprised if Bey is traded.
When you connect the dots, though, it does make sense why people around the NBA view Bey as the most “gettable.” The Pistons have to start thinking about extensions for Bey, Isaiah Stewart and Killian Hayes (all of whom were first-round draft picks in 2020) this summer. Also, in the eyes of people around the league, the presence, extension and efficient scoring of Bogdanović, who plays a similar role to Bey, makes the latter more expendable. The Pistons, who very much need defensive help on the wing and perimeter, also have high hopes for second-year forward Isaiah Livers as a solid, 3-and-D piece moving forward, assuming the 24-year-old can stay healthy.
Even with all that said, I’ve gathered that it’s not a given that the Pistons part with Bey. At 23, he’s already a legit NBA player with room to improve. There certainly are reasons to hesitate when pondering any potential trades involving Bey, especially given his age, his ability to score in bunches and, despite being a streaky 3-point shooter the last two seasons, he is a respectable threat from distance. Again, I’m of the understanding that Detroit won’t deal Bey unless there is an offer the front office can’t refuse, but, of course, things can change in the days leading up to the deadline.
When examining the potential contract extensions of the players (Hayes, Stewart and Bey) drafted in 2020, one possible scenario is that Detroit takes two of the three all the way through next season and into restricted free agency (I think Isaiah Stewart is most likely to get an extension before October of 2023). How the NBA lottery, draft and free agency shakes out this summer for Detroit could dictate that, but it feels like an option to consider. Taking two of Hayes, Stewart and Bey into restricted free agency in the summer of 2024 gives the Pistons one more year of true evaluation with, what they hope, is a healthy Cade Cunningham and more competitive roster. Also, in Bey’s case, it can allow the Pistons to see where the soon-to-be 34-year-old Bogdanović is at that stage of his career before having to make a final decision on Bey’s future. Lastly, it also might help Detroit retain two of these players at a cheaper price, which will be dependent upon how rival teams value them.
There are options.
One thing that hasn’t been talked about a ton as it pertains to the Pistons and this trade deadline is the possibility of acquiring a defensive-minded wing. First-round picks (preferably unprotected) and a 3-and-D wing, league sources say, have been two things on Detroit’s wish list. Whether the Pistons get either before the trade deadline remains to be seen, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they acquired a versatile defender before Thursday’s deadline.
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Seltsamer fit in Atlanta. Dort spielen mit Hunter, Bogdanovic, AJ Griffin und J. Johnson ja nun auch nicht gerade wenig Wings. Bin gespannt ob er sich da durchsetzen kann. Ich vermute eher nein und dann wird er einen schweren Weg vor sich aben einen langfrsitigen 2. Vertrag zu ergattern.
Währendessen sammelt ihr weiter fleißig Center ein. Was mag sich denn dahinter wohl verbergen, abgesehen von assets sammeln? Denn die entwickeln sich ja auch nur dann positiv, wenn man sie spielen lässt und sie zu überzeugen wissen. Aber wie lässt man denn zeitglich Duren, Wiseman, Bagley, Noel und Steward spielen?
Detroit Pistons: C-
It almost seemed fated that Wiseman would land with the Pistons at some point. Detroit has become a waystation for former lottery picks, including one of the players (Knox) dealt in this trade. At consecutive trade deadlines, the Pistons have now acquired the No. 2 picks in the 2018 (Marvin Bagley) and 2020 (Wiseman) drafts.
Not coincidentally, Bagley and Wiseman are also most effective as centers, another weakness for Detroit management. The Pistons have started rookie Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart, both capable of playing center, together in the frontcourt much of the season with Bagley getting an additional 13 starts at power forward before going down with broken bones in his right hand last month.
Exactly how Dwane Casey is going to find minutes for all these big men once Bagley is healthy remains to be seen. The cramped floor spacing could also be a challenge for Wiseman, whose best moments in Golden State came in spread pick-and-roll settings that highlighted his athleticism as a finisher. Per Second Spectrum tracking, Wiseman pick-and-rolls on which he shot marked as "5-out" produced 1.21 points per play, compared with 1.13 on all other pick-and-rolls.
Because we've seen so little of Wiseman in NBA action (just 1,098 minutes total), all of it on a team that relies as little on the pick-and-roll as any in the league, it's still difficult to evaluate his ability at age 21. Wiseman's lack of progress turning his tools into defensive impact is more of a concern, and while I'm not convinced minutes are necessary for player development, the time Wiseman has missed due to suspension at Memphis and injury in the NBA has undoubtedly compromised his progress.
Ultimately, I would have rather had another year with Bey on his bargain rookie contract (he'll make $4.6 million in 2023-24) than take this gamble on a player at a position of strength.