Deleterious

I would trade Duren in a heartbeat and is the guy I would be looking to move the most. As in, if he makes it to his extension date something went seriously wrong. Cant shoot. Cant defend the perimeter, is not a defensive anchor and plays the least important position on the floor. Zero offensive skills. Do not under any circumstances invest $25-$35M a year in a guy like that. Especially since the playoffs are the ultimate goal and a big like him is most likely to be benched in the playoffs as everyone goes small. Nice kid, plays hard and seems to hustle. But I am not spending big money on a C in todays game unless your name is Jokic and possibly Embiid. Keep a cheap guy on the roster (under $20M) and a rookie. Invest your money in positions that matter.

So the Lakers are 17-19 lost 4 in a row and are 2-8 in their last 10. They have their #1 pick this year (I think). How hilarious will it be when Lebron puts the screws to them to draft Bronny? A kid that Vecenie doesn't even list in his top 100. I guess if he is that bad they could just pick him up in the 2nd round. Oh well, it was fun thinking about it.

Someone had a stat the other day. So far, they have the worst win% all time the season after receiving the #1 pick.

The league reinstated Green. So 12 games was the total of his suspension.

Well, that is depressing.

Yep. This is exactly where I am at. Look. If they were contending for something, even a playoff spot, I totally get limiting the rookies. But like you pointed out with their record. This is one of the worst teams in the history of the league. Force feed Ausar and Sasser minutes. My rule for rookies would be simple. Play hard you get minutes. I don't care how many mistakes you make as long as you play hard.

This is the pass I was talking about.

Well, that went to crap in a hurry.

I think Golden State just went to a box and one defense on Cade.

Cade is really taking over. 100-100 with 2 minutes left.

Good challenge by Williams. Pistons ball.

That was clearly off Steph. I mean, he was totally fouled and they didn't call it. But it definitely was off of his hand.

Unfortunately this has been Cade all year. Need to start getting some complete games from him.

That outlet pass from Duren goes out of bounds 99% of the time. Only a guy like Ivey could catch up to that.

6 minutes left in the 4th quarter. Pistons are shooting 28% from three.

I like seeing Ausar putting it on the floor and going to the basket. Need more of that.

If the eye test wasn't enough.

I have an inkling. Hint: It will be the same reason it doesn't work out in Detroit.

Slow down

Cade and Weaver are on the latest Woj podcast.

In his last 5 games, Jokic has missed 5 shots. Not 5 per game. But 5 total. He is 39 of 44 from the field.

I like the the 18% charge as long as they don't expect more. Fine dining places in Chicago all do that and most won't let you tip more. So you don't even need your wallet for your meal. Kind of nice just going in, eat, and leave without having to interact with anyone to make a payment.