Pistons/Bulls trade - Prince/Stuckey for Nocioni/Gordon...

bstein14 · Post #1 » by **bstein14** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:34 am

Just like the titles says...

Detroit trades Prince and Stuckey.

Chicago trades Nocioni and Gordon.

Why for Chicago? Stuckey has alot of potential and he is a bigger guard which they are lacking. He was very impressive in the preseason. This also prevents them from having to deal with Gordon's free agency this upcoming offseason. Prince is a lockdown type defender that is quick enough to guard opposing SG's or SF's so it won't be a problem pairing him in the starting lineup next to Deng. This gives the Bulls two long athletic wings which will create matchup problems for other teams.

Why for Detroit? Ben Gordon becomes Vinnie Johnson 2.0 for Detroit. He gives the Pistons instant offense off the bench. Billups is a big physical PG so playing alongside a smaller guard like Gordon won't be a problem. Nocioni is a Detroit type of player who can take Prince's starting roll.

Your thoughts?

beau · Post #2 » by **beau** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:37 pm

I would say no thanks from detroits perspective.

The value is decent, but Gordon's contract situation makes it a tough pill swallow. The Pistons are close to the tax level now. therefor, any contract offer to Gordon would be hindered by the tax line, and I dont think 7-8 mill per year is going to fly with Gordon. If for some reason we are lucky enough to lock gordon into a deal, we wont be able to offer max an extension, get an mle type player, or afford some of the free agents on our roster.

Teddy KGB · Post #3 » by **Teddy KGB** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:48 pm

this is way too much for chicago to give up for a guy who plays the same position as one of their best players. besides, gordon has been the Bulls' best player this season

beau · Post #4 » by **beau** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:55 pm

ss_maverick wrote:this is way too much for chicago to give up for a guy who plays the same position as one of their best players. besides, gordon has been the Bulls' best player this season

Who wants to gamble with Gordon's contract issues? If gordon can command 10 mill per year on the open market, there is no way the Pistons can afford him.

HotSpurs21 · Post #5 » by **HotSpurs21** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:32 pm

way too much to give up for the Pistons for an undersized SG in Gordon, where they already have a much more effective Rip who is a perfect fit in their offense.

mattyj · Post #6 » by **mattyj** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:43 pm

Dont want Ben "the chucker" Gordon in a pistons uniform

Post #7 » by **BrooklynBulls** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:44 pm

I can't see either team doing this. Detroit's backcourt costs become too high, and the Bulls are left with two starting small forwards and no decent shooting guards.