OT - **Rumor** Pistons trading for Paul George

Submitted by The Legion on

It is only a rumor at this point, but the deal that is being rumored is the Pistons would trade Stanley Johnson, KCP, Tobias Harris, 1st round pick 2017, 2nd round pick 2018, and 1st round pick for 2019. In return, the Pistons would get Paul George and Monta Ellis.

Here is the link:

 

http://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-nba/cpoposki/rumor-is-paul-georg…

 

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Yabadabablue

December 9th, 2016 at 2:30 PM ^

2 recent 1st round picks and two future 1st round picks plus Harris (2011 1st round to Charlotte) and a 2nd rounder would definately be overpaying for two players.

Basically getting rid of past/future attemps of building. The only sane way I see it is if SVG thinks that KCP and Stan have hit their ceilings. idk seems way too early to tell though. if it happens I wont like it but I wont hate it. 

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WorldwideTJRob

December 9th, 2016 at 2:39 PM ^

Disagree...you pray one of those picks would get you a player a fraction as good as PG is. Plus he's under contract for the next 3 years. You still would have recent draft picks on the team as well. The Pistons are already young, they need veteran talent to take them to the next level.



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Yabadabablue

December 9th, 2016 at 3:59 PM ^

I understand exactly where youre coming from and thats why I wouldn't hate if it happened. Paul George is a great player but the trade would be putting your eggs in one basket. If it doesn't work out then it could potentially take a while to recover. Makes me nervous. He could be the difference maker this team needs. Pacers are just asking for a lot. 

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Sleepy

December 9th, 2016 at 3:20 PM ^

...four teams have won a title without (at least) one of the following:  MJ, Hakeem, TD, Shaq, Kobe, LeBron.

2004 Pistons - total outlier

2006 Heat - D-Wade, one of the 15-ish best players in NBA history

2008 Celtics - KG, one of the 25-ish best players in NBA history

2015 Warriors - one of the most efficient teams in NBA history

But, yeah, what you said.

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AVPBCI

December 9th, 2016 at 1:41 PM ^

too heavy a price in terms of draft picks

 

plus still need a reliable 4 and I don't see how Monae ellis really helps the pistons out at all

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ChiCityWolverine

December 9th, 2016 at 2:17 PM ^

KCP is in an interesting spot contract-wise and seems to be expecting $20 million yearly moving forward. Harris is due over $30 million in 17-18 and 18-19. Stanley Johnson may yet develop into a quality player, but is raw and doesn't exactly have star potential (especially offensively). 

In place of that would be a top 10 player in the world right now for about $20 million per year through at least 2019. I understand not wanting to risk all those picks along with the young players, but Paul George is worth far more than that trio of players. 

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uncle leo

December 9th, 2016 at 1:42 PM ^

I was literally just coming to post this. 

You know what, go for it. This team is so lifeless. Paul George is about as close to a superstar that Detroit will ever get.

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Padog

December 9th, 2016 at 1:42 PM ^

KCP is up after this year, Stanley has been disappointing.
Harris is solid, and those picks will be late half of the round with PG on the team.

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mobablue

December 9th, 2016 at 1:44 PM ^

Love the idea in concept but think that's an overpay. Three picks, two of them first round? All of KCP, Harris and Johnson? Keep one of those three players (my vote is KCP) and ideally one of the picks. 

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Aiq21

December 9th, 2016 at 1:46 PM ^

As a Pacers fan there isn't a chance in the world I would do this.  You can have Larry Bird and Nate McMillan for a bag of fritos though

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cweerapp

December 9th, 2016 at 1:46 PM ^

I can see how this might have legs, especially with T Gores wanting to fill up the district, but seems awfully pricey. Starting 5, Andre, Morris, PG, Reggie and Monta? I guys I don't hate it...

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MGoChippewa

December 9th, 2016 at 2:24 PM ^

Ish Smith, Darrun Hilliard, Jon Leuer, Aron Baynes if you're rotating 9.  Udrih, Ellenson and Marjanovic round out the bench.  Reggie Bullock comes back in 5 weeks to possibly take Hilliard's place.  That's a decent bench unit.  Plus, Baynes is expiring and you have Marjanovic to replace him, so Baynes can be shopped.

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Night_King

December 9th, 2016 at 1:47 PM ^

Extremely disappointed with Stanley Johnson, but he's only 20. A bit early for anyone to call him a bust. This looks like an overypay to me. While KCP is on his last year and I really would not like to give him 20 mil a year, Harris is a really solid piece and we have him at an attractive salary for the next few years. Either way, this team is pretty fucking boring to watch. The NBA, in general, sucks. 

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