Too many Injurys problems for team (start season with kids)

[zeebneeb]

I don't think many people here thought the Pistons would challenge for much of anything this season, injuries aside. For most of us it seemed like making the play-in game was the likely limit, and that took everything going right. It was implied by at least one poster that the addition of Bogdanovic represented something of a "We're ready now, go for it" move; I personally don't hold that opinion. I think that was just adding a good vet with hopefully enough years left in the tank to start now then move to a super sub role, or just become a trade asset. Point being, the injuries now, especially since it's not key players injured, don't really do any harm. I know there's a small contingent here who like to push the "Cade will get sick of losing; something needs to be done soon to start winning" doom and gloom scenario but to me that's premature. This is Cade's SECOND year. His projected long time running mate is a rookie. No one is going to convince me that Cade--who seems like a pretty sharp and well put together kid--will be stewing about losing games this year.

And there CERTAINLY is a contingent on this board who would prefer a tank for Victor season anyway.

This certainly seems like the concensus around here. Just landing shy of the play-in, and somehow ending up with another top 5 pick would be amazing, but that seems like a bunch of fortunate things to have happen.

We'll see how the season goes, but the first 20 games are just a nightmare, and will go a long way in letting us know, where they are as a team, and what to expect. If the Pistons can come out of that looking at least competitive, it would be amazing.

Home-Magic
@Knicks
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@Wizards
Home-Hawks
Home-Hawks
Home-Warriors
@Bucks
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Home-Cavs
Home-OKC
@Celtics
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Home-Celtics
Home-Raps
@Clippers
@Lakers
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@Nuggets
@Jazz

12 road, 8 home.

For the Pistons to build any kind of confidence, they have to win the home opener.

[kellmellus50]

Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT

Isaiah Livers PF Oct 12 Day-To-Day Coach Dwane Casey said Wednesday that he expects Livers (hip) to return sometime next week, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Bojan Bogdanovic SF Oct 12 Day-To-Day Bodgdanovic (calf) made his return to practice Wednesday, James L. Edwards III of The Athleticreports.

Nerlens Noel C Oct 12 Day-To-Day Noel (foot) started some light team activity Monday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Marvin Bagley III PF Oct 12 Out Bagley (knee) has avoided a serious injury but will miss time to begin the regular season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Kevin Knox II F Oct 12 Day-To-Day Knox (calf) didn't play in Tuesday's preseason loss to Oklahoma City.

Hamidou Diallo SG Oct 11 Day-To-Day Diallo (quadriceps) won't play in Tuesday's preseason contest against the Thunder, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Kemba Walker PG Oct 5 Day-To-Day

Alec Burks SG Sep 26 Day-To-Day

[Manocad]

I can't see "POS" in any context without my brain immediately going to "Piece of s**t."

[kellmellus50]

Don't blame me, I'm just the messenger.

[440BB]

With the Sixers waiving Charles Bassey, I'd like to see him on the Cruise. A little insurance for trades/long term injuries.

[whitehops]

it's impossible to read POS (point of sale) machines or POS terminals as anything other than "piece of ****".