Comments on: Report: Pistons call up Walker Russell Jr. from D-League

By: apa8ren9

apa8ren9 — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:14:05 +0000

I know that I am new here but I didnt get the memo that changed the site’s name from Piston Powered to Laser Powered. LOL

By: Laser

Laser — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:00:36 +0000

@Mark: “Hopefully Bynum is being traded.” New rule as of today. The next time somebody hypothesizes that a trade is in the works based on a player missing a game, I’m going to stop reading the post and ignore anything that commenter has to say forever because that commenter is incapable of paying attention and can’t add anything to the conversation. No trades are ever in the works for this fucking team ever.

Also, Hayes is right that the guy. like him or not, is a contributor who at worst would be an asset to any team in the league in some capacity, and he’s on a modest deal. He has his flaws, but he’s a hard worker with a lot to offer, and he has his own strengths over any of our other guards. I’d love to have him as our backup point guard and have most of the $20 million we have committed annually to other guards committed to the front court.

@Hayes: Bynum does not have an expiring contract.

By: Ant

Ant — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:12:41 +0000

According to that trade it increases detroit wins by 13-15 games that I dont want! lol Exspecially for a guy that wont re-sign with us! Just keep loosing and aim high (for picks 1-3 in the draft) That way in 2 years when we can compete for a title maybe well be on sombodies radar like James, Anthony, Wade, Paul looking to finally get a Championship and provide veteran leadership to a young team going forward… Now theres wishfull thinking my friend!

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By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:12:27 +0000

Haha

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:12:04 +0000

"Not sure what the point of this move is the dude is 29 and tiny"

It's most likely a sign that Bynum is going to be out longer than expected, so they need an extra guard for depth purposes. Russell was with the team in camp, so he's familiar with the team some and it won't be as big an adjustment for him as it would be another D League guard.

Like the post says, it's probably a short term audition for Russell.

As for Daye, they can actually send him to the D-League if they want to, according to the new CBA. Previously, I think teams could only send down guys who had been in the league fewer than two seasons.

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:08:52 +0000

Bynum’s deal is really modest and he’s an expiring contract. There’s no real incentive to move him now, especially since he’s hurt. Hopefully, he comes back healthy and a team in need of PG help will be interested in him closer to the deadline.

By: apa8ren9

apa8ren9 — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:46:54 +0000

LOL, that’s hilarious. We can only dream!

By: ryan

ryan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:22:47 +0000

That’s a decent deal for both squads but our depth will be gone. I guess it’s a gamble I can live with.

By: Victor Fontana

Victor Fontana — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:55:08 +0000

Here is the trade, according to my reliable sources: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=6se4b2j Then we'll amnesty Jason Maxiell.