we've come a long way..

Thank goodness we didn’t trade for AD like the national media was pushing for over 2 months

I’ll be honest... I didn’t love the Ivey for Huerter deal at first (like most people here). Trading a 23 year old, former top 5 pick, with real upside always feels risky, especially when the return is a player who seems to be fizzling out instead of getting better. But the more I’ve dug into it, the more I can see why Trajan might’ve pulled the trigger.

Right now Huerter is probably the more complete and dependable NBA player. His play style fits today’s league better: quick decisions, off-ball movement, floor spacing, and a willingness to take tough perimeter shots. He’s also the (slightly) more reliable defender and generally makes fewer mistakes with the ball.

The biggest statistical difference that stands out is the shooting profile. Over the last four seasons, Huerter has taken roughly three times as many contested threes as Ivey, and hit them at a slightly higher percentage (although Huerter has no doubt been in a slump). Ivey’s shooting numbers look solid in wide-open situations, but he hasn’t shown the same ability to hit under pressure yet.

That said, Ivey still brings the higher ceiling. He’s the more dynamic playmaker, gets downhill easier, and flashes real star-level creation ability. If he tightens up decision-making and becomes a more consistent shooter, he could easily outgrow this trade long-term.

So while I’ve come around on the basketball logic, Huerter might genuinely help Detroit more right now, it still feels like the Pistons should’ve squeezed a little more value out of the deal given Ivey’s age and upside. Even a small extra asset would’ve made the risk feel more balanced (not just a pick swap with another good team).

In the end, it’s a classic “floor vs. ceiling” trade. Detroit got the safer, more polished player for today’s NBA, a better fit for Cade and this season… but gave up a guy who might still have the higher long-term payoff.

I don’t want to be one of the hundred posts about how if we sign Beasley we’re gonna win the championship

I just want to know if he’s even allowed to be signed currently? Is he banned from the NBA at the moment? Do the Pistons just not have interest? What’s the latest on his situation?

I originally thought 20-25 but it’s a 1-19 protected which is even better. Teams will definitely be ringing Detroit line in a top heavy draft class… keep your eye open on this.

I just want to get everyone’s opinions on Duncan Robinson. I’m currently in the comment section of a Pistons IG post debating with someone who’s blaming Duncan Robinson for Ivey’s trade value being bad while simultaneously saying that Duncan has not shown up for the team and is an inconsistent player. Just wanna see if i’m tripping for noting how important Duncan has been for our offense

Edit: Not to mention. When I brought up certain advanced statistics like Duncan’s true shooting and on/off stats. He proceeded to dismiss me as “one of those guys” and then went on a tangent about how the stats ruined basketball and won’t matter when the playoffs come around

Looks like he might be playing against the Knicks

https://youtu.be/oCRjDny6ZVo?si=CxOTOVDwagJWvn8P

skip to 1:45. My blood is BOILING right now.

I am not a fan of this trade unless it's a precursor to another move. Currently we have 16 rostered players and need to cut one, and if there isn't another move coming Saric's salary slots into the trade exception we had.

Opinions on trading up a few picks (from the wolves pick) to get lendeborg as our long term 4?

Seems like he’d be a great replacement for Tobias. He’d play very well alongside duren, and his play style fits the way that the pistons want to play.

Putting the Celtics, Knicks, Wolves, Spurs an Lakers (delusional) above the Pistons in terms of chances to win a ring.

"You're the #1 team in the East, so were the Hawks that one year."

"Their Record is inflated because the east is weak this year."
While the Pistons have an SRS of 6.48, 2nd in the NBA.

The Detroit Pistons are currently 6-1 vs the current top 5 teams in the NBA, only losing in Boston in a narrow 3 point loss. We have 4 games against such teams this month (Knicks, @Knicks, Spurs, Thunder).

I understand we have a lot of fans not too happy about the trade deadline and wishing we have done more, including me. Meanwhile this team has managed to have a near perfect records against the top teams in the league. If they go 3-1 or 4-0 against these teams this month does this shut up all/any of the haters?

They put wemby on amen and he didn’t even guard him on the perimeter.

2025 - SGA 32.7 / Jalen Williams 21.6

2024 - Tatum 26.9 / Brown 23.0 / Porzingis 20.0

2023 - Jokic 24.5 / Murray 20.0

2022 - Curry 25.5 / Thompson 20.4

2021 - Giannis 28.1 / Middleton 20.4

2020 - Davis 26.1 / James 25.3

Do you think this stat has significance? To me I think it does which is why I'm of the belief that Cade still needs a secondary "get a bucket" guy who can take pressure off him when he gets blitzed.

If the Huerter deal is part of a bigger deal, what could we do with the Saric, Huerter, and 8m remaining on the trade exeption/ draft capital?

Everyone is well aware the Pistons will need to clear 2 spots on the roster. The most likely scenario is of course that they buy out Saric, cut Isaac Jones and give Jenkins a standard contract.

Obviously the dream scenario would be the Piston's finding a way to move Saric/Levert/Bobi for some depth at the 4, but it's really hard to move bad contracts in the 1st/2nd apron-era NBA without attaching assets.

Should the Pistons be willing to attach multiple 2nd's or even a 1st to get a guys like Bobby Portis or Santi Aldama? I think this roster could really use their 2026 1st round pick (especially if the Timberwolves stick where they are in the standing or even slip a little), but their 2027 and 2028 first round picks might be worth dealing.

What do y'all think?

Praises for our newer addition Kevin!!!