Pistons to offer IT 3 years/ $24 million?

[Levity]

https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/483984300145389568


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RT @NBAcom: #Pistons have reportedly offered Isaiah Thomas a 3 contract worth $24 million #FreeAgentFever

Interesting. I'm assuming this means they try to move brandon jennings? Neither PG's are the playmakers the team could really use, but i would prefer thomas to jennings if i were the pistons.

[hawkfan]

Pistons get

Derrick Williams (expirer)

Kings get

Brandon Jennings

The Kings get Jennings to run the point, while the Pistons get a replacement for Greg Monroe (after he most likely leaves via sign and trade). The Pistons also get an additional 8 million in cap space next year

[longtime lurker]

https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/483984300145389568



Interesting. I'm assuming this means they try to move brandon jennings? Neither PG's are the playmakers the team could really use, but i would prefer thomas to jennings if i were the pistons.

:oldlol: Pistons can't be serious. They'd probably resign Greg Monroe and have close to 40 million tied up in players that play 2 positions.

[Levity]

The Kings get Jennings to run the point, while the Pistons get a replacement for Greg Monroe (after he most likely leaves via sign and trade). The Pistons also get an additional 8 million in cap space next year

i would absolutely hate that for the kings. i was really hoping jennings stepped up his game this season with detroit, but it was pretty much the same ol jennings, but even less efficient as a scorer.

[bigkingsfan]

Pistons get

Derrick Williams (expirer)

Kings get

Brandon Jennings

The Kings get Jennings to run the point, while the Pistons get a replacement for Greg Monroe (after he most likely leaves via sign and trade). The Pistons also get an additional 8 million in cap space next year

Stop proposing trades for us dickhead.

[hawkfan]

i would absolutely hate that for the kings. i was really hoping jennings stepped up his game this season with detroit, but it was pretty much the same ol jennings, but even less efficient as a scorer.

The Kings had a chance to draft a point guard the last two seasons and haven't done it.

Maybe Ben McLemore to the Hawks for Dennis Schroeder.

[hawksdogsbraves]

That's the same money as Jeff Teague and George Hill (LOL) get, seems fair, if not a downright good deal for Detroit.

[qrich]

Stop proposing trades for us dickhead.

How about Jared Dudley for Jason Thompson?

[ballup]

Stop proposing trades dickhead. They all suck
Fixed

[Levity]

How about Jared Dudley for Jason Thompson?

If dudley can get back to his PHX production, it might be something to consider for both teams. However, i would like the kings to try and trade IT + Gay to DET for Smith before that happens.

[qrich]

If dudley can get back to his PHX production, it might be something to consider for both teams. However, i would like the kings to try and trade IT + Gay to DET for Smith before that happens.

Why can't both occur with Smoove at the four and Dudley at the three?

JT also has 3 years left, while Dudley is unguaranteed next year, so $$$ incentive for the Kings as well

[roffie]

does dat mean jennings will be moved if this does happen?
or they'll keep him at SG lol

[qrich]

does dat mean jennings will be moved if this does happen?
or they'll keep him at SG lol

Or Thomas can be used as a super sub, his best suited role imo.

[Levity]

Why can't both occur with Smoove at the four and Dudley at the three?

l

That's what i was saying. i like that line up for the kings (dudley, smith). but id want the kings to get rid of gay before getting dudley. and i can see gay going to det for smith, which is why i suggested it.

[qrich]

That's what i was saying. i like that line up for the kings (dudley, smith). but id want the kings to get rid of gay before getting dudley. and i can see gay going to det for smith, which is why i suggested it.

Ah I see, misunderstood it.

Though I can see the Kings insisting on it being Landry instead of Jason

[Fiddlesticks]

idk how i feel about Thomas yet but as a point guard that can pass and lead a team, I would take Jennings no doubt.

[bagelred]

Pistons after Isaiah Thomas...then they'll sign those 2 guys from the D-League... Jo Doomars and Bill Lambeir.

[Miles and Miles]

Well there goes IT. Now we don't even have a PG. I hope all the haters are satisfied with having nothing. He's so underrated and will kill us every time we play them I am sure. Kings are famous for having those guys that got away, now we have another I am sure.

[ihatetimthomas]

Well there goes IT. Now we don't even have a PG. I hope all the haters are satisfied with having nothing. He's so underrated and will kill us every time we play them I am sure. Kings are famous for having those guys that got away, now we have another I am sure.

Why exactly does he appear to have little to no interest from the Kings? He played very well when inserted into the starting role. He can score in bunches and is better than anything the Kings have at that position.

[qrich]

Well there goes IT. Now we don't even have a PG. I hope all the haters are satisfied with having nothing. He's so underrated and will kill us every time we play them I am sure. Kings are famous for having those guys that got away, now we have another I am sure.

It's a reported offer. Not like the Kings are fully out of it.

And not like they can't sign any other point.

[Miles and Miles]

It's a reported offer. Not like the Kings are fully out of it.

And not like they can't sign any other point.

So the PG replacement that will be as good at IT is named? Kings won't give him 8 mil per year, I don't think.

[Miles and Miles]

Why exactly does he appear to have little to no interest from the Kings? He played very well when inserted into the starting role. He can score in bunches and is better than anything the Kings have at that position.

I've never understood it. Fans love him and he plays very well. Best PG we have had since Bibby. But for some reason they have always wanted to make him a bench player. Management, coaches, some fans, writers all like to say "he's better coming off the bench" but clearly he isn't. Of course he lacks in D but everyone on the Kings does. Underrated and undervalued because of his size. I can't see anyone paying him $8 Mil per to come off the bench.

[hawksdogsbraves]

If George Hill and Jeff Teague are worth $8 mil/yr, IT certainly is.

People get too caught up in his size and not enough in his production. Is he a bad defender? Yeah, but so are most PG's in the league right now...

[Miles and Miles]

If George Hill and Jeff Teague are worth $8 mil/yr, IT certainly is.

People get too caught up in his size and not enough in his production. Is he a bad defender? Yeah, but so are most PG's in the league right now...

AGREE

[wally_world]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0810/nba.best.post.season.performances/images/isiah_thomas.jpg

[stalkerforlife]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0810/nba.best.post.season.performances/images/isiah_thomas.jpg

Epic.

But seriously, the Pistons make moves that baffle me. At least they try.

[ihatetimthomas]

I've never understood it. Fans love him and he plays very well. Best PG we have had since Bibby. But for some reason they have always wanted to make him a bench player. Management, coaches, some fans, writers all like to say "he's better coming off the bench" but clearly he isn't. Of course he lacks in D but everyone on the Kings does. Underrated and undervalued because of his size. I can't see anyone paying him $8 Mil per to come off the bench.

I have to imagine its his size. Maybe they dont think he is the long term answer at the point because of the size. Kings have made some poor decisions, I dont blame them for actually taking the time to think this one through. They werent exactly winning tons of games with him in the starting role.

[andremiller07]

I have to imagine its his size. Maybe they dont think he is the long term answer at the point because of the size. Kings have made some poor decisions, I dont blame them for actually taking the time to think this one through. They werent exactly winning tons of games with him in the starting role.
It's not the size it's the lack of playmaking and defense thing is he's not even a pesky defender which you need to be at that size.

[bdreason]

Pistons going after the shortest players available or what? :oldlol:

[El Kabong]

I don't mind it. Certainly a better deal than the Meeks one.

Would rather IT at $8 million than Stuckey who they've been paying the same for the past 3-4 years.

[JohnFreeman]

Pistons get

Derrick Williams (expirer)

Kings get

Brandon Jennings

The Kings get Jennings to run the point, while the Pistons get a replacement for Greg Monroe (after he most likely leaves via sign and trade). The Pistons also get an additional 8 million in cap space next year
Stop

[El Kabong]

There's almost a touch of a schadenfreude type feeling on the thought of seeing Jennings on the Kings with Gay and Cousins.

[Miles and Miles]

Now they are saying there was no negotiation between IT and Detroit. So where does he end up? Heard on the radio there is interest from LAL and Miami. Strange that these teams that could have ANYONE are interested in IT but the Kings aren't?

[NumberSix]

That's so fcuking weird. That like Chicago getting another SG named "Michael Jordan"

[bagelred]

And this is why bad teams stay bad. You'd never see a "smart" team offer so much money for a below average starter....at best.

[Miles and Miles]

That's so fcuking weird. That like Chicago getting another SG named "Michael Jordan"

Didn't you just see the Celtics signed a new guy named Larry Bird?