Deleterious

Moving to twelve team playoff will eliminate the need to be perfect to get into the playoffs.

That is a good deal for them actually. Dallas gave up #5 and the following years 1st round pick for Luka. So 6 and 11 is about right if you don't think you can get your guy at 6.

Problem is, #3 and possibly #4 also want to trade out. So even if the Pistons end up finding a trade partner it will be at a discount since so many want to move.

We wanted a tougher schedule. Known opponents in 2024 so far. Texas, USC, OSU, Wisconsin, UCLA, and MSU.

A beat writer for the Pelicans was on a podcast and said team officials are tied of Zion. Not to the point of trading him necessarily, but they have run some trade scenarios to figure out what kind of return they could get.

You are a lot more willing to move and cut knowing your star has no problem giving it up to you.

I think you are right. Boston could really use him tho.

The Sun's notified CP3 they plan to waive him this summer.

Zion and his baby mama posted a gender reveal on Youtube. I guess that triggered his porn star side chick because she went on a pretty long Twitter rant. Her Twitter feed is pretty funny.

Time for one of the worst draft analysts in the world. This guy had Killian Hayes as the #1 pick in his class. https://nbadraft.theringer.com/mock-draft

No and no. I think you start to consider him around 8. I would only take him if they trade back or acquire a second pick.

If we don't draft ****, I hope Orlando does. Their back court could be Suggs ****.

Booker is a very average 3PT shooter. Poor mans Klay Thompson for **** on offense. Not nearly as good on defense unfortunately. But I feel he can be at the minimum a neutral defender.

I think Gradey slides into the top 10 so he is probably only in play if they trade back. I do like him a lot though. This draft is odd. After Victor and Scoot you don't have a ton of star potential. But you have like 15 guys who could be extremely good role players.

He plays with Victor so watched most of his games. I don't really see it to be honest. You have to be careful when an anonymous source says the Thunder made a promise. Sam Presti is the best drafting GM in the league and it isn't even close IMO. So agents will use the Thunder to create buzz about their client. If Sam wants him he must be good! One thing about Coulibaly is how young he is. I believe he just turned 18.

Nope. It would have to be a two man rotation for the next few years. See which one you like and then trade the other to fill roster holes.

My three guys I would love to add in the draft but not at #5. The Pistons would need to add a pick (or trade back) much like they did for Duren last year. Honestly, all three could sneak into the top 10 so maybe Detroit wouldn't have a shot at them even in a trade. In no particular order: Kobe Bufkin - I barely knew who this guy was when he declared. I have a friend who is really into the draft and he said Bufkin will be graded as a top 10 player from this class in 10 years. Wont be a star but will be a very good role player. Does nothing really elite but also does nothing really bad. Cason Wallace - I admit part of my love for him is the long list of Kentucky guards who had OK college careers and exploded in the NBA. Fox, SGA, Booker, Maxey, etc. But Wallace is an elite defender and arguable the best perimeter defender in the draft. Would instantly be the Pistons best defender. Would add depth to the guard position. In a pinch he could play a little PG. Derek Lively - But we already have 3 centers! No we don't. We have Duren and then a bunch of guys who are not so good. I compare him to Kessler or Williams from last year. Kessler was great all season. Williams sat the bench until the trade deadline and Charlotte traded Plumlee. Williams was inserted into the starting lineup and after that Charlotte had the #1 ranked defense in the league. Lively has those same skills. Great shot blocker and can guard the perimeter a bit. What Vecenie says about him: Leonard Miller is my honorable mention. He played for the Ignite last year and I watched a ton of their games for Scoot. Miller really ended up impressing me. Vecenie is also a big fan:

His draft guide is pretty much worth the price of a subscription.

Buddha is a Lebron fan this weekend. James will wave the French Flag to start this weekends 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Hopefully he waves a flag better than Tim Apple.

Seeing all these young guys named to Team USA for the FIBA World Cup tournament. Cant help but think if Cade had remained healthy this year he would have been invited.