We may actually have a chance to end with the best record in the NBA. Don't wake me up from this dream.

by the way that’s supposed to be all-defensive 2nd team for Duren

Thank goodness we didn’t trade for AD like the national media was pushing for over 2 months

we've come a long way..

I’ll be honest... I didn’t love the Ivey for Huerter deal at first (like most people here). Trading a 23 year old, former top 5 pick, with real upside always feels risky, especially when the return is a player who seems to be fizzling out instead of getting better. But the more I’ve dug into it, the more I can see why Trajan might’ve pulled the trigger.

Right now Huerter is probably the more complete and dependable NBA player. His play style fits today’s league better: quick decisions, off-ball movement, floor spacing, and a willingness to take tough perimeter shots. He’s also the (slightly) more reliable defender and generally makes fewer mistakes with the ball.

The biggest statistical difference that stands out is the shooting profile. Over the last four seasons, Huerter has taken roughly three times as many contested threes as Ivey, and hit them at a slightly higher percentage (although Huerter has no doubt been in a slump). Ivey’s shooting numbers look solid in wide-open situations, but he hasn’t shown the same ability to hit under pressure yet.

That said, Ivey still brings the higher ceiling. He’s the more dynamic playmaker, gets downhill easier, and flashes real star-level creation ability. If he tightens up decision-making and becomes a more consistent shooter, he could easily outgrow this trade long-term.

So while I’ve come around on the basketball logic, Huerter might genuinely help Detroit more right now, it still feels like the Pistons should’ve squeezed a little more value out of the deal given Ivey’s age and upside. Even a small extra asset would’ve made the risk feel more balanced (not just a pick swap with another good team).

In the end, it’s a classic “floor vs. ceiling” trade. Detroit got the safer, more polished player for today’s NBA, a better fit for Cade and this season… but gave up a guy who might still have the higher long-term payoff.

Looks like he might be playing against the Knicks

Think the NBA will ever tell players they've got to cut down their nails?

The Detroit Pistons are currently 6-1 vs the current top 5 teams in the NBA, only losing in Boston in a narrow 3 point loss. We have 4 games against such teams this month (Knicks, @Knicks, Spurs, Thunder).

I understand we have a lot of fans not too happy about the trade deadline and wishing we have done more, including me. Meanwhile this team has managed to have a near perfect records against the top teams in the league. If they go 3-1 or 4-0 against these teams this month does this shut up all/any of the haters?

I just want to get everyone’s opinions on Duncan Robinson. I’m currently in the comment section of a Pistons IG post debating with someone who’s blaming Duncan Robinson for Ivey’s trade value being bad while simultaneously saying that Duncan has not shown up for the team and is an inconsistent player. Just wanna see if i’m tripping for noting how important Duncan has been for our offense

Edit: Not to mention. When I brought up certain advanced statistics like Duncan’s true shooting and on/off stats. He proceeded to dismiss me as “one of those guys” and then went on a tangent about how the stats ruined basketball and won’t matter when the playoffs come around

This was killing him at the start of the season but he seems to be able to play defense without fouling constantly now.

Praises for our newer addition Kevin!!!

Duncan Robinson vs the Denver Nuggets: 20/3/2 1 TO 4 PF 6/9 3PM 7/12 FG 0/0 FT in 25:25 Minutes

Pistons 124 Nuggets 121