Joe Dumars continues to work those phones.
The Pistons' President of Basketball Operations, if you believe the media, is reaching out to anyone and everyone he can, in the hope of improving the Detroit Pistons basketball team, and shaking up a core that has been together since 2004.
Rumor No. 1: Josh Smith to Detroit via sign and trade
The newest reports come from well-known Detroit reporters such as Drew Sharp, Rob Parker and others, saying a sign-and-trade involving the Atlanta Hawks for Josh Smith is brewing.
Who would be involved in the trade is unclear, but it seems there is at least some talk going on. Smith has adamantly stated he does not want to play for Atlanta next season.
Stay tuned—this one seems to be picking up some steam.
Rumor No. 2: Tracy McGrady won't go away
In a segment yesterday on ESPN, well-known basketball insider Stephen A. Smith reiterated that McGrady to Detroit is plausible.
"There have been rumors circulating about the Detroit Pistons' interest," Smith said on SportsCenter. "I can tell you, regardless of what you're hearing, there is some definite interest." Smith said the trade would likely involve Chancey Billups and Tayshaun Prince going to Houston for McGrady. "McGrady wouldn't have a problem with that," Smith said.
McGrady feels like he is a winner either way, whether he stays in Houston or is traded to Detroit, according to Smith.
Whether the trade goes down our not, Smith is a very credible NBA insider who has reliable information.
This is one rumor that is not going away. Stay tuned—this could be the big move the Pistons have been waiting for.
Rumor No. 3: Andris Biedrins still on Detroit's radar
The Golden State Warriors recently made an offer to restricted free agent Ronny Turiaf of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Reports out of Detroit say if the Lakers do not match the offer, Detroit can swipe in and sign Biedrins for the mid-level exception.
Biedrins has been on Detroit's radar as of late.
Previous rumors stated that Golden State and Detroit were in discussions involving a trade.
But Golden State only wanted to offer up Al Harrington. The Pistons wanted Biedrins.
However, now that Golden State is going after Turiaf, and if they indeed do sign him, it becomes likely that something could go down involving Biedrins.
Update: LA has decided not to match Golden State's offer for Turiaf.
Rumor No. 4: Pistons interested in Ron Artest?
If a deal for Ron Artest goes down, it will be a day that will go down in infamy in Detroit.
Ron Artest a Piston, after the Pacer-Piston brawl? Never in a million years, right?
Well, not according to the Sacramento Bee, who is citing a source within the Pistons as saying they are interested in trading for Artest.
The rumor shows of nothing concrete, and the writer even says it has only been confirmed by one source. So until we hear something more, this might be the least credible rumor.
But, stranger things have happened...
As we get deeper into the offseason it seems the trade rumors are heating up for the Pistons. Any day there could be a Blockbuster deal that will shakeup a couple of NBA teams.
Check back soon for the latest trade talk. There certainly is enough of it
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about 1 month ago
Okay, about the Warriors' Andres Biedrins. Chris Mullin, executive vice president of basketball operations of the Golden State Warriors, said that Monta Ellis and Biedrins will definitely be re-signed for what ever value they will be worth. Now, every Warriors' fan can assuredly tell you this: Dre(Biedrins) ain't going anywhere. His heart is with the Warriors. He is an extremely limited center, but he knows his role. Where does he get as much applaud in the NBA than the Golden State Warriors? No other team, because other's rely only highly skilled centers. He works well in the Nellie system because he can run the floor and doesn't have to bang with big bodies that much, as opposed to the half-court system. So, Biedrins has repeatedly blurted out that he wants to stay with the Warriors.
Nice job with the article though.
29 days ago
KINGSFANATC
The kings definitally need to bring some serious energy back to the kings like 2000-2002 we the fans need it and most of all the players need it. & also the kings need to sign Vlade divac to the coaching staff and also Doug Christe for their leadership and defense knowledge!
28 days ago
I cant take this article seriously when it states that the pistons might sign Biedrins for the MLE because the Warriors signed Turiaf. WTF? The Warriors have the most cap space of any team right now, and are willing to pay Biedrins roughly 11 million/yr for 6 years, he would be idiotic to accept a pistons deal for half that amount.
23 days ago
As a Piston fan, I would love to have at least 3 of the 4 guys mentioned, but I know that is not possible. 2 of the 4 won't be bad though, preferably T-Mac and Josh Smith. We don't need any character issues, so Artest would be too much of a gamble IMO!!
23 days ago
Josh Smith isn't an option anymore, unless Atlanta is wanting someone else other than Tayshaun, Detroit said forget it when Atlanta said Tayshaun, McGrady, I don't even want personally, injured too much, Biedrins signed w/G.S. for 6 years, so Artest is probably the best, and most likely to get, out of the 4, Joe could think of a trade for him probably
22 days ago
Artest jus got traded to houston so mcgradys not leavin and im a die hard hawks fan so wat about prince and maxiell for smith a second and solomon jones? thats a great trade for both
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