NBA rumors and hearsay

[aussietin]

Plus, at least it doesn't feel like they have been floundering for the past 4 seasons. They've had ups and downs, as compared to pretty much only downs in NOLA. I guess they made the playoffs that one year I think? Maybe there's some random bias in my memory, but Charlotte just hasn't felt as lost as NOLA in the past 3 years or so.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I don't think AD is unhappy. I think he knows he still has years left on his contract and he's gonna try to spend them improving the team.

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

 

Report: Pistons exploring trade market for Drummond, Jackson
 
 
The Detroit Pistons aren't exactly setting the Eastern Conference on fire with their 26-30 record, reportedly leading the team to dangle its two franchise players as trade bait in hopes of improving the roster.
 
Management has explored trade scenarios for both Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson, league sources told ESPN's Zach Lowe.
The potential returns apparently haven't been promising, however, reducing the chances that either player will be shipped out of the Motor City ahead of the Feb. 23 deadline.
 
 
While Drummond is unlikely to be sent packing, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, and New Orleans Pelicans remain possible destinations for Jackson, Lowe reports.
 
The Pistons are only a game off their pace from this time during the 2015-16 regular season, when they sat 27-29. They finished that campaign with the eighth seed at 44-38, only to be swept by the eventual NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers in a competitive opening-round matchup.
 
After being selected for his first All-Star appearance last year, Drummond's stock has clearly dipped across the Association, with his numbers dropping ever so slightly to 14.7 points on 52.8 percent shooting, 13.9 rebounds (second in NBA), 1.7 steals, and 1.2 rejections. The Pistons fare better offensively (1.6 more points per 100 possessions) when he's not on the floor. He remains the anchor of the defense, though, with the team allowing 7.9 more points per 100 possessions when he sits.
As for Jackson, Detroit is better served on both ends with backup Ish Smith running the show, which doesn't exactly help the Boston College product's value. Jackson has the poorest defensive rating of any Pistons player (110.4), the second-worst assist ratio despite being the starting point guard (16), and a net rating well below par at minus-7.8

 

[Pugz]

this team is a mess, again

 

[Paulius]

Andre is a cancer

 

[Paulius]

Howard 2.0

 

[Pugz]

hes not a cancer, hes just not a leader, and he lacks drive. still a kid.

 

[Paulius]

hes not a cancer, hes just not a leader, and he lacks drive. still a kid.

Its the braces man, soon

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I honestly don't think Andre would return much in a trade.

 

[bosoxlover12]

definitely not enough to be worth trading away

 

[Pugz]

I honestly don't think Andre would return much in a trade.

this season has showed his true colors imo

 

[Mexi]

https://twitter.com/espnsteinline/status/832677331411931136

Damn lol

 

[bosoxlover12]

what is orlando doing

 

[snipezo]

this season has showed his true colors imo

JV for Dre

 

[Mexi]

JV for Dre

JV for Brook

Now you guys are competing for a title...

 

[Teagz]

My favorite part about that Reggie rumor is that the Pistons gave up Augustin when they got him from the Thunder.

 

[Hurricane Season]

Augustin was actually a pretty good player with the Bulls.
 
IDK why he's been shit everywhere else.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

JV for Brook

Now you guys are competing for a title...

That's a downgrade for Brooklyn. They'd have to get more

 

[Mexi]

My favorite part about that Reggie rumor is that the Pistons gave up Augustin when they got him from the Thunder.

my favorite part is jeff green potentially being traded for the 3rd straight year at the deadline, and 4th overall

And the tnt guys will still call him a all star talent and X factor

 

[Mexi]

That's a downgrade for Brooklyn. They'd have to get more

sigh i know
The pick would have helped, but they already gave one for serge

Nets want two firsts for brook also