04-11-2023, 08:54 AM
(04-11-2023, 08:40 AM)omahen Wrote: Detroit has most of positions covered by high potential youngsters, with the exception of PF. They have been playing dual center line-ups for a while. Is Wemby a C or a PF? I guess you could play him next to a center (similar discussion we had related to Houston and Sengun). What Detroit lacks is a franchise cornerstone. Cunningham showed promise but is injured a lot. Wemby is the only clear cut franchise piece, so what happens if they don't get #1 pick? Scoot Henderson doesn't really fit the picture, Miller could make more sense for them
If Detroit drafts Wemby:
PG: Ivey, Hayes
SG: Cunningham
SF: Bogi
PF: Wemby, Bagley
C: Duren, Wiseman, Stewart
If Detroit drafts Miller:
PG: Ivey, Hayes
SG: Cunningham
SF: Miller
PF: Bogi, Bagley
C: Duren, Wiseman, Stewart
Center position is full in both cases, but I am not sure they would have much interest moving Duren. He could be a starter in both cases. He was pick #13 and proved he can play. I assume he has at least #10 pick value.
Trading Duren is a longshot. If I was running a team I would hold onto him. I believe he was the youngest player in the league this year. I would not move that asset even if I wound up with Wemby. It would be interesting to see who they prioritized in keeping though in Wiseman or Stewart. There was a report that they had Wisemen very highly rated in the draft and he has played pretty well for the tanking Pistons. I believe the GM has some sort of tie to Stewart prior to him being drafted. You would think they would move one, but not sure which one. Probably Stewart.