There are many ways Pistons coach Dwane Casey could go with his rotation next season, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com writes. In Langlois’ view, Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart and Jaden Ivey are the only rotation locks, with Kelly Olynyk, Marvin Bagley III, Killian Hayes and Alec Burks “good bets” to join them. Beyond that, Casey has numerous choices between youth and experience.
We have more from the Central Division:
- Pistons fans are brimming with optimism, though they’re realistic about next season’s prospects, The Athletic’s James Edwards III revealed in a fan poll. With nearly 2,000 subscribers weighing in, 98 percent professed confidence in the team’s direction and 64 percent said they were very confident in the front office. However, 72.5 percent voted that the team would only win between 26-35 games next season. Second-year forward Isaiah Livers received the most votes for “breakout” player.
- Myles Turner‘s season could play out similar to the way Victor Oladipo departed from the Pacers organization in 2020, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files opines. Turner could get off to a good start and pump up his trade value. In the same mailbag piece, Agness speculates that Goga Bitadze won’t have a long-term role in the organization due to the team’s current playing style, along with the presence of Isaiah Jackson and Jalen Smith.
- Earlier on Monday, Giannis Antetokounmpo stated he wouldn’t mind playing for the Bulls later in his career. Get the details here.
The Pistons have always been my second fav team, so I’m actually pretty excited for them this year. For me, this is how I see the rotation playing out
PG: Cade Cunningham, Killian Hayes, Cory Joseph, Saben Lee
SG: Jaden Ivey, Alec Burks, Hamidou Diallo, Buddy Boeheim
SF: Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Livers, Rodney McGruder, Braxton Key
PF: Marvin Bagley III, Kelly Olynyk, Kevin Knox,
C: Isaiah Stewart, Nerlens Noel, Jalen Duren
That last spot is either going to Saben Lee or Rodney McGruder, but I have no idea who they like more at this point
Lots to be optimistic about for the pistons.
I tried telling people how promising and deep their 10-man could be as soon as this upcoming season last year.
Plus, they have more than a handful of interesting players to fill out the rest of their roster with, so it’ll Def be fun to watch how their rotations play out and who they decide to give the minutes to…
Can’t believe this article did not add Jalen Duran and Corey Joseph to possible rotation players. I have no idea why Kevin Knox is still in the league. I’m pulling for the Piston’s to be better than the Knicks this year.
It’s not fair. Dubs should be allowed to roster 23 players, be granted a salary cap tax waiver and have Giannis gifted to them…
So say their fans anyway…
Issues here….
Maybe they’re prompting me to subscribe ;)
Yes, Bitadze is at his best on a team that plays Tall Ball with a slow pace.
Whoops, what? Those teams barely exist now? Go with a plain Release then…
There is no hope.
Pistons good young talent. Time to put it together as a Team…….
Love to see Turner in Miami. Forget KD. Turner is cheaper and is a great fit with Bam. I give up Herro and a pick for Turner.