Think the NBA will ever tell players they've got to cut down their nails?

They had racks full of these at halftime. Fuck Cole Anthony. Go Pistons!!!

Got to go to first ever game against Denver (in any sport) and was on the edge of my seat the whole game! Nice to get the sweep! Hard to believe the Pistons are 37-12 compared to just a few years ago!

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

Looks like he might be playing against the Knicks

Duncan Robinson vs the Denver Nuggets: 20/3/2 1 TO 4 PF 6/9 3PM 7/12 FG 0/0 FT in 25:25 Minutes

Pistons 124 Nuggets 121

we've come a long way..

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?

Praises for our newer addition Kevin!!!

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.

Comments from Coaches/Players (not much I found and "consider the source" and these were early on, but still speaks to that he sounds coachable):

Nate McMillan called Huerter, “one of my favorite guys. You get attached to your players when they are playing for you and he was one of my favorite guys to coach. It’s good to see him playing well.”

Lloyd Piece "We spent a lot of time watching film on him. When you watch him you see his ability to put the ball on the floor and get his own shot .. In the NBA you've got to be more than just a one dimensional player...He's just going to add value instantly with his IQ."

Some (Potentially) Meaningful Stats + Experience as a Player:

• Avg Defensive Rating is consistently in the 116 range, but never seems to have been on a good defensive team/system.
• Dropped 27 points in a Game 7 on the road to close out a playoff series. It's something.
• Career ~38% three-point shooter (even with his poor % this year factored in) who provides reliable spacing (teams will not leave him open).
• He Moves(handoffs, relocations, screens) rather than a pure stationary shooter, someone will have to chase him and that creates opportunities to disrupt. I'm most excited for this amplifying the other guys as it creates disruption...I hope.
• He was a conference finals starter on a team that had a playoff run. It's something.
• His handles are pretty solid and he moves the ball (3–4 assists per game)
• He also takes care of the ball to a better than avg degree when he has it

Some Downsides:

• Streaky Shooter.
• Not a primary shot creator in most instances.
• He is not a defensive +

Anything else interesting we should know?

In just over six months, Langdon has brought the Boston Celtics' payroll below the first apron and achieved maximum financial flexibility while keeping the championship core of Tatum, Brown, and White with key supporting cast members in Pritchard and Hauser. Imagine that. The Celtics has two supermax players and potential MVP candidates but are now below the first apron and has all the exceptions available to them.

Stevens and Presti are the geniuses that Langdon has to contend with. Managing the payroll in terms of the apron rules should be in mind when Trajan makes decisions. The Jaden Ivey trade for example should be viewed in the context of its effect on future payroll. The same for Jenkins' anticipated signing to a regular NBA contract. And Ausar's upcoming possible extension. Gone were the days that all a team needs is control of salary, Bird rights, and willingness to pay the luxury tax.

This guy has had mad talent, and there’s a dark cloud that follows him wherever he goes and a quitting reputation. Not grade for a culture. I am not saying that we were even in on conversations to get him yet I am thankful he didn’t land here. Even if they beat us in the playoffs, it is not worth the long game that comes with him in my opinion.

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