Another Central Division team could be making a deal soon. While the Pistons can’t upstage Milwaukee’s acquisition of Damian Lillard, they have been active in trade talks over the last few weeks, James Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Edwards speculates that James Wiseman, Marvin Bagley, Killian Hayes, Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks are the candidates to be dealt, which could clear a logjam at some positions and open up more playing time for the Pistons’ rookies. In Hayes’ case, the 2020 lottery pick doesn’t appear to be in the team’s plans after acquiring Monte Morris and drafting Marcus Sasser.
We have more from the Central Division:
- Speaking of Lillard, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says that despite the acquisition of the longtime All-Star guard, there’s no guarantee that Giannis Antetokounmpo will commit to the Bucks long-term (video link). Antetokounmpo has yet to sign an extension this offseason and has financial incentive to wait but he may want out if Milwaukee doesn’t win another championship this season. “Maybe they’re 10 percent better in terms of this title chase, maybe five percent. The real question is, ‘What does it mean for Giannis?,'” Windhorst said. “Giannis made it clear he was not going to sign an extension with this team. He wanted to see them go all-in. They have gone all-in. But if he still doesn’t sign an extension, they’re still on the one-year window.”
- Even though general manager Chad Buchanan has downplayed reports that the Pacers are looking to trade Buddy Hield, giving second-year guard Bennedict Mathurin a starting job ahead of Hield could cause chemistry issues, Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star opines. Hield is in the final year of his contract and extension talks have stalled, Buchanan admitted this week, though they could be rekindled.
- The Pacers have multiple options at center behind Myles Turner. Buchanan indicated that Daniel Theis, Isaiah Jackson and Jalen Smith will battle in training camp for the backup role, according to Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star. Buchanan added he won’t look to trade any of those players until there’s more clarity regarding the rotation.
Trade Wiseman to Washington for Gafford and two 2nds
Giannis…what other team is going to sign all of your brothers to “play” with you?
Miami
lmao get over it, he’s never going to the Heat. At least not while Jimmy is there. John Henson said on a podcast recently that the Bucks tried to trade Middleton to Minnesota in 2018 and Giannis said no.
First of all he only has 1 brother on the roster(other one was signed for g league rights). Second , he won a championship with Thanasis on the roster. I don’t see an issue with his brother on the team when the 14-15th man doesn’t even dress.
So tired of Windbag and his nonsense
He does tend to hit on some of the speculations in the past few years though …
PREACH
Four centers is overkill, but Miles Turner can’t ever stay healthy, so they’ll be needed. Halfway thru the season Turner will be at the end of the bench in his blouse and heels.
You’re so upset :(
Karl Anthony-Towns to Detroit???
Adds some shooting which would be huge for Cade. TWolves can grab a bunch of depth and fill out the roster nicely.
KAT and Wendell Moore for Bogdan, Bagley, Hayes and 2 firsts
Pistons
Cade Ivey Thompson Stewart KAT
Morris Burks Harris Livers Duren
Sasser Moore Wiseman
Sucks for Duren but KAT can also play the 4 in big line ups as you also lack forward options.
As for the TWolves
Conely ANT Bogdan McDaniels Gobert
Hayes Milton/NAW Anderson Bagley Reid
McLaughlin Brown Jr
Bogdan gives you a good scoring option and shooter, Bagley I think could really fit in with ANT McDaniels and Gobert, just needs to polish his game a little more. Hayes you get a hood can turn it around but doubt it and then you get some picks. ANTs team and you try go younger and build around him