Detroit, mid level, one year deal.
Detroit's flirting with the hard cap. They already have Reggie Jackson, Ish Smith, and Jose Calderon. Don't see Detroit putting themselves further in financial turmoil to bring in another offensive only, defensively challenged PG.
Tp. You definitely have a point there.
Ish is a fine backup PG, Calderon is a nice vet 3rd stringer.
Still, trades can be made, and maybe I just want him there as I think he would have a good year there.
Here are my points:
- they need offense, IT helps there
- they need a magnet for the empty arena and name Isaiah Thomas could do wonders there, especially since his stature makes him so likable. They were 29th in home attendance %, under 83%. I also believe that the Blake trade was made with this in mind. This can also qualify as financial solution.
- Detroit wants to make the playoffs, they have little flexibility
- other teams want to give that playimg time to young prospects
- Detroit can make him a good offer considering other options and this year's market
- Reggie and Calderon are very questionable health-wise last 2 years, therefore he may be needed more than it seems
- Ish can be moved easily, 6 mil expiring contact, some like his speed, offering free minutes. Jose can log 15 DNPs - CD at this phase of his career.
