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I woke up this morning with a pounding headache and I attribute it all to the realization that a Pistons era has ended and not to a lack of sleep.  After yesterday's lopsided loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs, I can't help but feel depressed knowing there is still two months worth of the NBA playoffs.  I don't know if I can bare to watch.

I will say, I hope the Cavs cake-walk their way to an NBA Championship, not just because their city needs a championship, but because it might help the embarrassment of this series subside quicker.

In the meantime, another way that might help ease the pain is by talking about what can be done this offseason.  I've learned from my experience with the Lions year in and year out that talking about potential free agent signings, trades, and draft picks all help push out the bad memories from the year before and build up excitement for the next season.  We have almost exactly two months before the offseason officially begins (June 25 for the Draft and July 1 for Free Agents), but don't think for a second that Joe Dumars and Michael Curry aren't going to be weighing all their options before then.  Why not us, too?

Reader, Steve Kays was nice enough to get the ball rolling a little bit by posting a trade idea.  The following day, I brought up the idea of drafting a former college classmate of mine, Stephen Curry, if he were to fall to the No. 15 spot. 

What are everyone's thoughts?  I have a lot of hypotheticals that I would love to hear feedback on.  Mainly, I just want to hear what you think and get this community built up strong and ready for next season.

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The Pistons 2009 Free Agents are as follows:

Restricted:   Will Bynum (T), Alex Acker (T), Walter Herrmann

Unrestricted: Kwame Brown (P), Allen Iverson, Rasheed Wallace, Antonio McDyess

Does Rasheed's playoff performance solidify the fact that the Pistons will not resign him, even for cheap?  Was Kwame's enough to generate some interest?  What about Antonio McDyess?

As for other Free Agents around the league, I've already heard names like Turkoglu, Okur, Boozer, Millsap, and Ben Gordon floating around.

What about Jermaine O'Neal? Ron Artest? Will the brawl at the Palace nearly five years ago prevent that from ever happening?

What about bringing Grant Hill back to Detroit? Does his recent success make him an attractive option? Would that be counterproductive in that he's on the older side?

Eddy Curry is heading to Motown for a diet.  Could the Pistons be a potential suitor if they see him trim down? 

What about Big-Z? He just killed us and Matt Watson at NBA Fan House thinks he has one of the prettiest jumpshots he's ever seen. Is he also too old?

I guess it depends on whether or not Joe Dumars plans on winning within the next couple years again or if he plans on winning within the next five.  This year's Free Agency class is not nearly as strong as next year's, so Joe could opt to sit on the $22 million he'll have this summer and improve his team via trades and the draft.

Who could be traded?

Richard Hamilton's contract was just extended, but that could also make him more enticing trade bait.

Tayshaun's trade value probably went down with his playoff performance despite a back injury. That could also make him more attractive to other teams because they might think they could get a durable player for cheap.  Hopefully, teams will forget that he hasn't missed a game in nearly a decade though, because I'd be willing to bet his body is worn down and probably a lot older than his 29 year old self.

Amir Johnson's name has been thrown around as potential trade bait, although I would hate to see that.  I still think he hasn't received much of an opportunity to prove himself.

Is Jason Maxiell viable trade bait? What about a sign-and-trade with Will Bynum?  The possibilities are endless and I have a feeling we could wind up with a team looking a lot differently than what we expect.

So I've basically reiterated everything we've already heard and added a couple ideas.  What I really want is to get everyone else involved, be it through the comments or FanPosts. 

If you feel like writing a post, make sure it's thought out and edited because I'd like to promote work to the front page more often this offseason. 

This is our team and we all have great ideas on how it should be handled, so don't be afraid to express yourselves.  I'm looking forward to hearing what everyone else thinks and for the offseason to begin because Lord knows, we need to move on.

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Is trading our pick and Tayshaun to get Hasheem Thabeet or another elite big man. It’s time we get the inside out combo that can pair with Stuckey for years. It’s alot easier to find a good SF than it is to get a good C

by detpistons3 on Apr 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions  

offseason moves

We’ve got to get someone who is strong enough to guard Lebron. I mean, no one’s going to stop him, but someone has to beat him up a little and make him work for his points.

Ron Artest (gasp!) and Carlos Boozer are free agents. Although the likelihood of either of them wanting to come to the D is not that high, a starting 5 of Stuckey, Rip, Kwame Brown (for defense), Artest, and Boozer would be pretty intriguing. I dare someone to take it to the hole against that group. We have enough money under the cap to pay both Boozer and Artest. I can’t see Houston letting Artest go though.

I’m also intrigued by the idea of Marvin Williams who is a restricted free agent as a replacement for Tayshaun. I love Tay, but we need someone more aggressive at that spot. Williams is somewhat of a late bloomer, but he fits our team concept and could take the ball to the hole. I haven’t watched him play enough though, so perhaps he might be passive just like Tayshaun.

Another possibility is if the Suns put Stoudamire on the block again.

by tushar.sheth on Apr 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions  

idk if we have the money

Boozer is the type of player that would want alot of the green, and Artest to Detroit? Oh jesus

by detpistons3 on Apr 27, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pistons would lose

at least one fan if Artest came to the D. The fella who got swatted at. I wouldn’t like it either.
Boozer tho, heck yeah. He’s some kind of monster and you’ve got to pay someone. Might as well be one of the best post players in the league.

by MattyZ on Apr 27, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Miami would never do that

And niether would Detroit, they value both of those pieces too highly

by detpistons3 on Apr 27, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

woahwoahwoah

Dumars would do that deal in a heart beat. It’s D-Wade!

by explosivo2k2 on Apr 27, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah right

Dumars has been on Stuckey’s jock since the moment he drafted him.

by detpistons3 on Apr 28, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting

but I don’t think Joe does it. I think Miami has a better chance at accepting that deal, especially if they’re afraid they will lose DWade to Free Agency in 2010 (after next season). Stuckey is Joe’s guy and he has said that he’s untouchable. While I would love to have DWade on our team (I think I can get over the fact he cried and had to be wheel chaired off the court for a shoulder injury) I think we’re more than likely going to see a deal this summer for a big guy.

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by Packey on Apr 28, 2009 7:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think Boozer and Varejao would make a very nice pairing. That would reinforce the interior.

by NBR on Apr 29, 2009 5:06 AM EDT reply actions  

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