StudentoftheGm wrote:At first I didn’t like this. Mainly because I disagree with your valuation of Wiseman/Hayes. Realistically, you are hoping these guys can be solid rotation players. And, also, because I don’t agree that KAT would, or should, be the “alpha” in Detroit. Cade and Ivey need to run the show together and I would be honestly worried about KATs role in their development. Furthermore, it accelerates Detroits timeline by taking on such a massive contract.
That all said, I do like the idea of Duren and KAT together. And with the defensive potential of Duren/Cade/Ivey the Pistons might actually be a great fit for maximizing KAT. And I do think KAT has been showing some development as a passer/facilitator.
On the other side, i think the haul for Minnesota is better than people here are seeming to think. Bojan is worth a pick, and a guaranteed top 5 pick in a good draft is worth a lot. So ideally Minnesota would be getting a high value prospect, a vet that can help immediately, and two solid flyers.
But really it all depends on how you value the top 5-7 of the draft.
It’s not a bad a trade proposal, both teams walk away a little uncomfortable but mostly excited. Detroit hopes to be fighting for a playoff spot and Minnesota lands more on a timeline that fits Ant. Good job
Appreciate it.
And yeah I felt MIN gets pretty darn good value. Bojan can spread the floor and open up the lanes more for Ant to work which definitely helps him and Minny's "compete/ win now" stage. Whomever they get at #5 is the player they'd hope to be the 1B to Ant's 1A while they pray their coaching staff can develop Wiseman and Hayes into the type of PG and C they need moving forward to eventually replace Conley and Gobert.
Franchise is a stretch when describing them but they also are still young and can be molded into what Minny would need them to do which is play off of Ant and #5 once developed with Wiseman at least having the tools to become a legit star. He just has to realize it.
DET gets their franchise player in KAT as a foundation for Monty to then plug and play the right fits around him as his style is he can be a "wildcat" aggressive scorer but he plays like a "kitten" defensively, hence Beef Stew and Duren who absolutely love to play with contact and physically aggressive basketball more than make up for KAT's lack of it on that side of the ball.
Having KAT and the young fellas improve along with DET paying Monty is a sign they are very very serious about regaining their competitive form which may lead to them being able to attract a FA to help them win it all or make other moves to get them the pieces to be even better. They'd need a SF and shooters but they wouldn't be far off imo.