Don't Let The Rumors Fool You

[Pugz]

The Detroit Pistons aren't just blowing smoke when they feed media outlet after media outlet rumors that they're after big name players. The Carmelo Anthony rumors were very real, as were the Tracy McGrady rumors, it's just that they couldn't convince the Denver Nuggets or the Houston Rockets that they should get something done. Don't give up on Dumars yet.

Now that the Clippers have their deal complete with the Denver Nuggets, acquiring Marcus Camby for . . .well . . .basically nothing (OK, it was a possible second round pick), the Pistons are trying to get something done with one of the two remaining players who they might have a legitimate shot at landing.

The Chicago Bulls would ideally love to keep Luol Deng, but with negotiations going the way they're going it's likely the Pistons get serious in talks with Chicago. Tayshaun Prince would come back in trade and he's a veteran who could make life easier for new head coach Vinny Del Negro. Prince isn't exactly a vocal leader, but he knows how to win and he's all business. The other name you should expect to see bantered about by Dumars and Company is Andre Iguodala. Again, now that the Clippers are out of the picture it's likely he returns to Philly. The Sixers were waiting to see if someone else would establish Iggy's value - much as the Hawks have been doing with Josh Childress and Josh Smith, but so far no teams have been willing to play the role of pawn in what would ultimately be fruitless enterprise. The bottom line is Dumars isn't just using trade rumors to get his players tuned in and focused - he is very serious about making a "splashy" move, and won't rest until he's done so.

 

[Grandy28]

All I gotta say is get it done. I would love to get Deng or AI but I don't see either of them putting us over the top.

 

[The Young One]

You guys are not gettin iggy.

 

[MapleLeaf]

I'll believe them when I see a deal

 

[djhipp]

Prince for Deng is good with me

 

[Mexi]

someone new everyday...
who's next?

 

[RipCity32]

And people still complain about he rumors...

But anways I've never really liked Deng, but I love Igoudala.

The bottom line is Dumars isn't just using trade rumors to get his players tuned in and focused - he is very serious about making a "splashy" move, and won't rest until he's done so.

So STFU you people who say we aren't going to do anything.

 

[VC15]

I'll believe them when I see a deal

+1

 

[Dice-J]

someone new everyday...
who's next?

Prolly Ron Artest