Around the League - Beasley Boogies to Detroit

Post #1521 » by **Prez** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 1:35 am

Duren sucks defensively. Physically talented and a double double machine but cancels it out with crappy defensive IQ and defensive effort. Honestly in a lot of ways similar to another former Piston, Drummond lol. Except he’s much worse.

theFireBlanket · Post #1522 » by **theFireBlanket** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 1:38 am

Prez wrote:Duren sucks defensively. Physically talented and a double double machine but cancels it out with crappy defensive IQ and defensive effort. Honestly in a lot of ways similar to another former Piston, Drummond lol. Except he’s much worse.

He is only 20. Brook wasn't a good defender early in his career.

Post #1523 » by **Prez** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 1:41 am

theFireBlanket wrote:
Prez wrote:Duren sucks defensively. Physically talented and a double double machine but cancels it out with crappy defensive IQ and defensive effort. Honestly in a lot of ways similar to another former Piston, Drummond lol. Except he’s much worse.

He is only 20. Brook wasn't a good defender early in his career.

Brook’s transformation as a player is not the norm or even close to it lol.

If a player has crappy defensive IQ/feel AND low motor, it’s concerning imo.

Ron Swanson · Post #1524 » by **Ron Swanson** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 2:55 am

theFireBlanket wrote:
Prez wrote:Duren sucks defensively. Physically talented and a double double machine but cancels it out with crappy defensive IQ and defensive effort. Honestly in a lot of ways similar to another former Piston, Drummond lol. Except he’s much worse.

He is only 20. Brook wasn't a good defender early in his career.

So the plan is to wait 10-years for him to become an elite rim-protector? I’m with Prez. I like Duren’s potential but he’s nowhere close to being polished enough to help us win a championship. He’s a guy you target if you’re a rebuilding franchise, not one looking to win in the next 2-years.

Licensed to Il · Post #1525 » by **Licensed to Il** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 3:05 am

I mean, Im not betting my savings on Duren making an all nba first team in the next two seasons. But Id trade Brook and a pick for him in a second.

Daver · Post #1526 » by **Daver** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 3:20 am

blazza18 wrote:Daver reporting Lopez and a first for Durant a done deal.

No no no throwing me under the bus there blazza never did i say it was a deal let slome done deal.I said i have seen thst same trade scenerio 3 strsight days on fifferent media outlets.

Post #1527 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 6:17 am

Personally, I'm hoping Giannis is around another 7-8 years. I'd bet on Duren being figuring things out in that time frame.

That said I don't think there's an ounce of legitimacy to this one. The only mention of it in any outlet is the made up proposal from The Athletic reporter.

ShootingtheJ · Post #1528 » by **ShootingtheJ** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 1:06 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:
theFireBlanket wrote:
Prez wrote:Duren sucks defensively. Physically talented and a double double machine but cancels it out with crappy defensive IQ and defensive effort. Honestly in a lot of ways similar to another former Piston, Drummond lol. Except he’s much worse.

He is only 20. Brook wasn't a good defender early in his career.

So the plan is to wait 10-years for him to become an elite rim-protector? I’m with Prez. I like Duren’s potential but he’s nowhere close to being polished enough to help us win a championship. He’s a guy you target if you’re a rebuilding franchise, not one looking to win in the next 2-years.

Reroute Duran to Atlanta, they'll have no problem with his roll man only offense. Get Okongwu and 2nds to send to Philly for Paul Reed.

Then enjoy being fast and switchable.

ShootingtheJ · Post #1529 » by **ShootingtheJ** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 1:26 pm

Lol, Beasley had to sign with the Pistons. He belongs there.

Profound23 · Post #1530 » by **Profound23** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 1:35 pm

ShootingtheJ wrote:Lol, Beasley had to sign with the Pistons. He belongs there.

So we all know Beasley is gonna go off versus the Bucks at least once this year.......but yeah glad he's gone.

Post #1531 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 1:42 pm

$6 million, one year

Frank Nova · Post #1532 » by **Frank Nova** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 1:49 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:$6 million, one year

That’s a good sign that someone who insisted they played their way to a raise, got a minor one. Hopefully we’re at the wave of FA the remaining players start looking for prove it opportunities. Caleb Martin or Gary Trent Jr. still seem like absolute pipe dreams on min. deals but fingers crossed.

Matches Malone · Post #1533 » by **Matches Malone** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 2:21 pm

Read on Twitter

soxperry · Post #1534 » by **soxperry** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 2:30 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:$6 million, one year

that is.... not what he was hoping for. i feel bad for him tbh. detroit?

Badgerlander · Post #1535 » by **Badgerlander** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 2:31 pm

Matches Malone wrote:

Read on Twitter

I bet he gets claimed but even if he doesn’t I’d be shocked if he would sign for the minimum

Matches Malone · Post #1536 » by **Matches Malone** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 2:42 pm

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Frank Nova · Post #1537 » by **Frank Nova** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 2:50 pm

Matches Malone wrote:

Read on Twitter

Son of a gun. :banghead:

bdpecore · Post #1538 » by **bdpecore** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 3:45 pm

Frank Nova wrote:
Matches Malone wrote:

Read on Twitter

Son of a gun.

Now they have someone to start at SF for the 30-40 games PG13 misses. :nod:

Frank Nova · Post #1539 » by **Frank Nova** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 3:47 pm

bdpecore wrote:
Frank Nova wrote:
Matches Malone wrote:

Read on Twitter

Son of a gun.

Now they have someone to start at SF for the 30-40 games PG13 misses.

Would’ve been even nicer to have him for 60 RS and 16 PO games in a Bucks uni.

theFireBlanket · Post #1540 » by **theFireBlanket** » Sat Jul 6, 2024 3:48 pm

Beasley Boogies to Motown*, baby.