2017 NBA Offseason Trades
2017/06/2017-nba-offseason-trades.htmlPistons acquire Avery Bradley and the Pistons' own 2019 second-round pick. … So, if a player has been traded multiple times, the first team listed as having acquired him is the one that ended up with him.
Hoops Links Vol. 3: Traditional Big Men, Puppies, More
2017/05/hoops-links-vol-3-traditional-big-men-puppies-more.html"And with this," one DBB commenter says, "SVG concludes the Pistons' offseason roster movement." He's kidding. … For The Step Back, Andrew Bernucca writes that Toronto deserves credit for having the foresight to acquire Serge Ibaka at the deadline, but that it's no longer justifiable to have the back-to-the-basket Valanciunas out there with him.
Offseason Outlook: Detroit Pistons
2016/05/offseason-outlook-detroit-pistons-5.htmlThe Pistons' long climb back to respectability began when the previous regime drafted Andre Drummond with the No. … The Pistons were willing to give up a non-lottery pick to acquire Motiejunas, and they'll be willing to deal their pick again to acquire a rotation player.
Eastern Notes: Knicks, Wizards, Pistons
2016/04/melo-demands-broad-coaching-search.htmlThe Pistons will target a big man who can shoot, and backup point guard is a major need, too, writes Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. … The Wizards made a strong push to acquire Pelicans stretch four Ryan Anderson via trade at the deadline in February, but Washington didn't want to give up the first-round pick that ultimately wound up going to Phoenix in the Markieff Morris deal, according to TNT's David Aldridge.
Southeast Notes: Harris, Bosh, Humphries, Morris
2016/03/heat-chris-bosh-receive-conflicting-medical-opinions.htmlTobias Harris just signed a four-year, $64MM deal with the Magic in July, but he took it in stride when the team traded him to the Pistons at last month's deadline, observes Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel. … Markieff Morris makes Washington's defense better, his contract isn't a killer, and the top-nine protected pick the Wizards gave up in the trade to acquire him is unlikely to cost the team a landmark player, contends J.
Wizards Acquire Markieff Morris
2016/02/wizards-to-acquire-markieff-morris.htmlWashington wasn't prominent among the several teams linked to Morris since the summer, a group that included the Pelicans, Rockets, Pistons and Raptors. … 7:20pm: The Suns have traded Markieff Morris to the Wizards for Kris Humphries, DeJuan Blair and Washington's top-nine protected 2016 first-round pick, the teams announced.
Pistons Acquire Tobias Harris
2016/02/pistons-to-acquire-tobias-harris.html2:58pm: The Pistons have acquired Tobias Harris from the Magic for Brandon Jennings and Ersan Ilyasova, the teams have formally announced. … The acquisition of Harris would presumably take the Pistons out of the running for other power forwards the team has been linked to, including Markieff Morris and Al Horford, though Detroit will still have significant cap flexibility for next summer, when only about $64MM in guaranteed salaries will be on the books against a cap that many around the league reportedly believe will surge to $95MM.
Marcus Morris: Markieff Looks Unhappy On Suns
2015/11/marcus-morris-says-markieff-looks-unhappy-on-suns.htmlThe Suns have been steadfast before and since Markieff Morris pronounced his desire to remain in Phoenix that they have no intention of trading him, though the Pistons, whose deal with the Suns to acquire Marcus Morris in July touched off the controversy, reportedly have some interest in reuniting the brothers. … Markieff Morris has had nothing but positives to say about the Suns since he arrived at the team's training camp in September and backed off his summer trade demand, but twin brother Marcus Morris isn't sold on the idea that he still likes playing for Phoenix.
Offseason In Review: Detroit Pistons
2015/11/offseason-in-review-detroit-pistons.htmlStan Van Gundy knew had to make a major roster overhaul when he took over as the Pistons' head coach and president of basketball operations in May 2014. … Acquired Ersan Ilyasova from the Bucks in exchange for Caron Butler and Shawne Williams.
Hoops Rumors Community Shootaround 10/7/15
2015/10/hoops-rumors-community-shootaround-10715.htmlAccording to a report by Vince Ellis of The Detroit Free Press, the Pistons are closely monitoring Markieff Morris' situation in Phoenix, and are interested in acquiring the disgruntled forward. … With the offseason addition of Ersan Ilyasova, who was acquired in a trade with the Bucks, Detroit doesn't have a pressing need for a player with Markieff's skills, though he would certainly be an asset if healthy and motivated.
Central Rumors: Granger, Rose, Bucks
2015/09/central-rumors-granger-rose-bucks.htmlSmall forward Danny Granger will not join the Pistons for the start of training camp, Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press reports. … Cleveland dealt Bogans to the Sixers last September and used part of the exception to acquire Timofey Mozgov in January.
Top 10 September 2014 Transactions
2015/09/top-10-september-transactions-2014.htmlGreg Monroe signs qualifying offer from Pistons — Bledsoe threatened to sign his qualifying offer, but Monroe actually followed through with his. … Rockets acquire Jason Terry in trade with Kings (September 17th, agreed to August 31st) — Terry never played for the Kings after they acquired him in a 2014 deadline trade from the Nets, but he filled a significant role for the banged-up Rockets in the playoffs, starting 17 games, the most postseason starts he had seen since 2006.
Central Notes: George, Granger, Pistons
2015/08/central-notes-george-granger-pistons.htmlDanny Granger will probably be the first player trimmed from an overcrowded Pistons roster, tweets Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders. … Their patience paid off when they were able to cheaply acquire a package from Phoenix that included Marcus Morris.
Pistons Acquire Marcus Morris, Bullock, Granger
2015/07/suns-pistons-agree-to-three-player-trade.htmlJULY 2ND: 2:34 pm: The Suns and Pistons have agreed to a trade that sends Marcus Morris, Reggie Bullock and Danny Granger to Detroit in exchange for a 2020 second-round pick, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports (Twitter links). … The 32-year-old managed 30 appearances for the Heat last season, and zero with Phoenix after it had acquired him via trade.
Week In Review 6/28/15-7/4/15
2015/07/week-in-review-62815-7415.htmlThe Suns and Pistons agreed to a trade that sends Marcus Morris, Reggie Bullock and Danny Granger to Detroit in exchange for a 2020 second-round pick. … The Raptors acquired Luke Ridnour and cash from the Thunder in exchange for the rights to draft-and-stash prospect Tomislav Zubcic.