06-30-2026, 07:52 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-30-2026, 07:53 AM by RoyTarpleysGhost.)
(06-30-2026, 06:45 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Man Detroit has their star, but I really don't like their trajectory. Nothing deal breaking, but just bad trends. I can understand not being aggressive at the trade deadline, but in retrospect they missed an opportunity. The resigned Huerter and traded for Joe. They need shooting. My issue is I don't think either may be heavy minutes playoff performers. They traded Stewart for nothing. He may be crazy but is a solid bench player. Especially with the uncertainty with Stewart. Are they really going to count on Paul Reed? I did like their first round draft pick in Okorie. Losing Tobias Harris is fine. Despite being a great teammate, he is the guy you make a mistake when you overpay.
With that being said, the need the old Duren back. Despite his playoff dude, I just don't get switching him out for an older Sabonis. Personally, I would tell Duran to find an offer and we will just match. Just as important they need a #2 behind Cade. A shooting guard or wing who can take the burden of Cade. That should be their sole focus. Keep Duren, Thompson despite his warts looks much better if they have a #2. Without a #2, their upside is limited. I just don't like how they have been going about their business so far.
The offseason started with the report that Detroit wanted to go big game hunting. Then they said Detroit might be a landing spot for Norman Powell. Then they got Isiah Joe and resigned Kevin Huerter. Not sure if they're just hedging their bets or they're out on a bigger addition.
Retaining Duren and adding Powell or Herro would've been a good offseason. If their offseason ends up being Isiah Joe, Kevin Huerter, Sabonis, and letting Stewart go, that is an F. We shall see.