08 Jan 2020 21:32:54
Blazers/MAVS/PISTONS

PISTONS get WHITESIDE and 2nd rnd from MAVS via GSW

MAVS get DRUMMOND

BLAZERS get POWELL, LEE, and 2nd rnd from Mavs via UTAH


PISTONS get a decent replacement for Drummond who is likely to opt out. Add in GSW pick for deal.

BLAZERS get rid of Whitesiide and get cap relief as well as expiring contract OF LEE and 2nd. Powell gives quality young player.

Mavs get stronger center and opportunity to sign DRUMMOND to long term deal if he fits..

1.) 09 Jan 2020
08 Jan 2020 22:54:11
I just don’t see the point of dumping Drummond unless they’re getting some kind of decent asset back. You can tank with him, he’s either a free agent or only has a year left if he opts in, and he’s still a pretty good player.

2.) 09 Jan 2020
08 Jan 2020 23:20:36
How is that cap relief for Portland when Whiteside is on a big expiring while Powell has few more years left. And Pistons say no anyway. Remove them from the deal.

3.) 09 Jan 2020
09 Jan 2020 01:09:59
Pistons say no.

4.) 11 Jan 2020
10 Jan 2020 22:06:02
This isn't crazy. Whiteside and Drummond are kind of the same player, so DET gets 2nd rounder for Drummond essentially. With his contract that may be the best they can do. Portland is planning for next year, so Powell and 2nd rounder would be nice. Not sure they could get that pick and Powell though. For Dallas it may be worth trying to a traditinal center to see how that works with Luka and Kristaps.