Post#1034 » by red96 » Sat Dec 6, 2014 5:03 pm
Hello Pistons fans, I've noticed that Josh Smith is it the most popular guy in town right now. I wanted to get you alls opinion on a Josh Smith deal like this.
Smith, Detroit 2015 1st (protected)for Jason Terry, Kostas Papanikolaou, Isaiah Canaan.
Terry has played very well in Houston this year increasing his value. Even with his improved play the Pistons dont have much need for a vet like Terry. He's real value to this deal is to help match Josh's salary and maybe land Detroit a small bonus. He has an expiring contract and could be flipped to a playoff team for a small asset(2nd or foreign prospect).
Papanikolaou's a rookie from Greece but you'd never guessed by his play. He plays with high energy and hustle with the craftiness of a NBA vet. He has a knack for being at the right place at the right time and already has become a fan favorite in his short tenure.Truthfully, I hate to lose him so soon but the Rockets dont have many large contracts to match for Smith. I doubt Papa will ever be an all-star but he's just scratching the surface of his potential. He has a team option for about 4.7 next year.
Cannan's a stud. In his sophomore year, he's become fearless on the court and can be deadly from 3. His nickname is "cannan ball" because of it. Still on the 2nd year of his rookie deal, his salary is about 800k.
The Pistons get rid of one of the worst contracts in the league, land 2 young rising players, and save millions on next years cap for thier pick next year. Both Papa and Cannan are young enough to grow along side Monroe and Drummond and are signed to nice and nothing contracts. And imo, they have the talent to start fot Detroit this year.
Detroit saves about 7.5 million in capspace after Papa team option (will be picked up). The Pistons re-sign Monroe with ease and still potentially bring in another impact player.
The Pistons pick is the sole motivation and heart of the deal for the Rockets. Top 3 protected next year, unprotected the after if pick isn't given in 2015-16. I can understand if you guys wouldn't want the Pistons to trade the pick. As a Rockets fan I don't see much of anything else that would really interest Houston. I wasn't looking at Houston actually using the pick, but using it as a trade piece for another deal.
Thank for reading.
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