Should the Pistons go after Delon Wright in 2019?

ropjhk · Post #1 » by **ropjhk** » Mon Dec 3, 2018 6:07 pm

Delon Wright is going to be a restricted free agent next season. The Raptors are probably going to want to resign Danny Green before Delon and so I see an opportunity for another team to snatch him up.

Delon provides much of what I think Detroit needs (this opinion coming from an outsider, so don't be too harsh on me if you don't agree). He's a versatile perimeter player who can play the 1, 2 or 3. He's a really good defender and he's a player who has Casey's trust. He was injured to begin the season so his numbers don't look that great so far but he's shooting .441 on 3pt shots. I think on Detroit he could be a starter or the 6th man off the bench. At 26, Delon is about to play the prime years of his career.

I just think he'll be a really good fit in Detroit and can help the Pistons make the climb up the East ladder.

What do you guys think?

bstein14 · Post #2 » by **bstein14** » Mon Dec 3, 2018 6:43 pm

The MLE is expected to be $9 million next season, how much $ do you think he's going to get or deserves? Seems like a logical target for the Pistons but we also have a lot of FAs and we will be close to the luxury tax level.

Kilo · Post #3 » by **Kilo** » Mon Dec 3, 2018 6:52 pm

Depends on how we see Bruce Brown and if he's seen as a primary back-up caliber PG as soon as next season. Also will depend on where we use our FRP. If we draft our PGOTF than I think they'd be #2, shared with Brown. And then find a vets minimum point like Calderon again.

If we draft a wing, than I think we'll look to bring in a point guard - but could look at keeping Ish. It will also depend on how we view Reggie Jackson and if the play would be to re-sign him after next season as our #1, or if we maybe try to identify a full MLE point guard who could start for us once Reggie is allowed to walk or traded during next season.

I don't think any RFA can be poached for the MLE. Toronto matches if for no other reason than to trade him for any return. Also it will depend on what happens with Kawhi. If he walks, does Toronto plan a rebuild? Kyle Lowry would be going into his final contract year next season as well IIRC. Maybe they keep Delon to keep open the option of dealing Lowry during the season or even during this upcoming off-season of Kawhi walks.

My first volley in the off-season would be a full MLE offer to Spencer Dinwiddie. Some Brooklyn fans think that is criminally low for him - so I could be way off on that being reasonable.

ropjhk · Post #4 » by **ropjhk** » Mon Dec 3, 2018 7:18 pm

I agree that Kawhi is really the first domino that will need to fall. If he resigns, and Green resigns then I can see Toronto letting Delon walk if he's offered the full MLE. Other Toronto fans may disagree, but the Raptors are also going to have to save money for Siakam. If Kawhi leaves, then the Raptors probably try to keep Wright.

The good thing about Delon is that he can play multiple positions. This gives the Pistons more options on how to build their team, which is important at this stage.

Spider156 · Post #5 » by **Spider156** » Mon Dec 3, 2018 8:30 pm

We haven't seen Thomas play yet and he's supposed to be better than Brown. I think Thomas is gonna be a huge addition once he comes back from his injury. I think he'll be such a good addition that it'll make Kennard and Galloway expendable. Our young guards are really good! Just be patient with them.

vege · Post #6 » by **vege** » Mon Dec 3, 2018 8:47 pm

Kilo wrote:Depends on how we see Bruce Brown and if he's seen as a primary back-up caliber PG as soon as next season. Also will depend on where we use our FRP. If we draft our PGOTF than I think they'd be #2, shared with Brown. And then find a vets minimum point like Calderon again.

If we draft a wing, than I think we'll look to bring in a point guard - but could look at keeping Ish. It will also depend on how we view Reggie Jackson and if the play would be to re-sign him after next season as our #1, or if we maybe try to identify a full MLE point guard who could start for us once Reggie is allowed to walk or traded during next season.

I don't think any RFA can be poached for the MLE. Toronto matches if for no other reason than to trade him for any return. Also it will depend on what happens with Kawhi. If he walks, does Toronto plan a rebuild? Kyle Lowry would be going into his final contract year next season as well IIRC. Maybe they keep Delon to keep open the option of dealing Lowry during the season or even during this upcoming off-season of Kawhi walks.

My first volley in the off-season would be a full MLE offer to Spencer Dinwiddie. Some Brooklyn fans think that is criminally low for him - so I could be way off on that being reasonable.

Bruce Brown is not a PG and will not be one in the future for us, he is a winger.

Wright would be nice but I think we only go after a PG once Reggie is gone.

Crymson · Post #7 » by **Crymson** » Wed Dec 5, 2018 2:30 am

The Pistons cannot afford anyone next season and stay below the tax. They will be above the cap immediately. They will need a new backup PG, to re-sign or replace Bullock or Johnson, to sign a backup center, to pay their draft picks and to make small depth signings. They have only $20 million beneath the cap. And only that $9 million MLE.

Really bad situation.

DET_Athletics · Post #8 » by **DET_Athletics** » Wed Dec 5, 2018 12:37 pm

vege wrote:
Kilo wrote:Depends on how we see Bruce Brown and if he's seen as a primary back-up caliber PG as soon as next season. Also will depend on where we use our FRP. If we draft our PGOTF than I think they'd be #2, shared with Brown. And then find a vets minimum point like Calderon again.

If we draft a wing, than I think we'll look to bring in a point guard - but could look at keeping Ish. It will also depend on how we view Reggie Jackson and if the play would be to re-sign him after next season as our #1, or if we maybe try to identify a full MLE point guard who could start for us once Reggie is allowed to walk or traded during next season.

I don't think any RFA can be poached for the MLE. Toronto matches if for no other reason than to trade him for any return. Also it will depend on what happens with Kawhi. If he walks, does Toronto plan a rebuild? Kyle Lowry would be going into his final contract year next season as well IIRC. Maybe they keep Delon to keep open the option of dealing Lowry during the season or even during this upcoming off-season of Kawhi walks.

My first volley in the off-season would be a full MLE offer to Spencer Dinwiddie. Some Brooklyn fans think that is criminally low for him - so I could be way off on that being reasonable.

Bruce Brown is not a PG and will not be one in the future for us, he is a winger.

Wright would be nice but I think we only go after a PG once Reggie is gone.

We need to draft one with this next draft pick. Jaylen Hands might be a good prospect to keep an eye on.

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vege · Post #9 » by **vege** » Wed Dec 5, 2018 2:13 pm

Crymson wrote:The Pistons cannot afford anyone next season and stay below the tax. They will be above the cap immediately. They will need a new backup PG, to re-sign or replace Bullock or Johnson, to sign a backup center, to pay their draft picks and to make small depth signings. They have only $20 million beneath the cap. And only that $9 million MLE.

Really bad situation.

Hey look who's posting after an ugly loss. I had no doubt I'd be reading one of your posts telling people in how bad of a situation we are and how doomed we are after that loss

vege · Post #10 » by **vege** » Wed Dec 5, 2018 2:15 pm

DET_Athletics wrote:
vege wrote:
Kilo wrote:Depends on how we see Bruce Brown and if he's seen as a primary back-up caliber PG as soon as next season. Also will depend on where we use our FRP. If we draft our PGOTF than I think they'd be #2, shared with Brown. And then find a vets minimum point like Calderon again.

If we draft a wing, than I think we'll look to bring in a point guard - but could look at keeping Ish. It will also depend on how we view Reggie Jackson and if the play would be to re-sign him after next season as our #1, or if we maybe try to identify a full MLE point guard who could start for us once Reggie is allowed to walk or traded during next season.

I don't think any RFA can be poached for the MLE. Toronto matches if for no other reason than to trade him for any return. Also it will depend on what happens with Kawhi. If he walks, does Toronto plan a rebuild? Kyle Lowry would be going into his final contract year next season as well IIRC. Maybe they keep Delon to keep open the option of dealing Lowry during the season or even during this upcoming off-season of Kawhi walks.

My first volley in the off-season would be a full MLE offer to Spencer Dinwiddie. Some Brooklyn fans think that is criminally low for him - so I could be way off on that being reasonable.

Bruce Brown is not a PG and will not be one in the future for us, he is a winger.

Wright would be nice but I think we only go after a PG once Reggie is gone.
We need to draft one with this next draft pick. Jaylen Hands might be a good prospect to keep an eye on.

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We can't rely on a late lotto/early 20's draft pick to contribute. We'll probably be picking around the same place we drafted Ellenson and Daye

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DetroitSho · Post #11 » by **DetroitSho** » Wed Dec 5, 2018 5:04 pm

vege wrote:
Crymson wrote:The Pistons cannot afford anyone next season and stay below the tax. They will be above the cap immediately. They will need a new backup PG, to re-sign or replace Bullock or Johnson, to sign a backup center, to pay their draft picks and to make small depth signings. They have only $20 million beneath the cap. And only that $9 million MLE.

Really bad situation.

Hey look who's posting after an ugly loss. I had no doubt I'd be reading one of your posts telling people in how bad of a situation we are and how doomed we are after that loss

Yeah dude went missing for a week and is now back posting in several threads over the last few hours. Shocking.

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