Cade Cunningham OUT, But Detroit Pistons DOMINATE New Orleans Pelicans With Elite Depth
Detroit Pistons secure a convincing win over the New Orleans Pelicans despite missing Cade Cunningham and Caris LeVert. Can Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson power Detroit past the Houston Rockets in their upcoming rivalry matchup?
Ku Khahil unpacks the Pistons’ depth, spotlighting Duncan Robinson’s standout shooting and playmaking, and questions Trey Murphy III’s fit and trade value. Key conversations center on Detroit’s guard rotation: should Daniss Jenkins claim the backup point guard spot and force tough decisions on Jaden Ivey and LeVert before the trade deadline? Plus, insights on Ausar Thompson’s secondary ball-handling flashes, lineup chemistry, and the crucial need for improved floor spacing.
Is it time for the Pistons to face reality about their roster—and will these moves shape their playoff prospects?
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24 Comments
You have seen martial arts men break bricks with their fists. For decades star players have had defenders throw hard fisted punches at their hands purportedly to knock the ball out but also to batter and injure a star's hands, his touch. That is what happened to Cade. It's very common in the NBA and has been forever.
Honestly KU my only thing that would solidify Ivey getting traded is seeing a couple games of him actually having plays ran for him, dho's screen & rolls off ball cuts. I just want to see him in actions, it's not helping confidence and reps whatsoever to have him play defense and then run to the corner and get the ball 14 seconds into the shot clock just to pass it to someone at the top of the key! Let me know what yall think!
I agree. I like Ivey, but I would move him in a package for a scorer. Man, we have an opportunity to make a run rn. We need someone other than Cade who can get buckets. Malik Monk is expensive contract, but he brings that attitude to swing a game off the bench. Or MPJ…
Dude you shouldn’t be allowed to speak on Ivey because you are a hater, it’s apparently this guy is still hurt so chill out 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
My brother can you review the ESPN article from earlier today "NBA mIdseason rankings," and speak on it tomorrow. Didn't have Pistons as a top 5 contender. Cade not in top 5 MVP. Stew not in top five of DPOY. JB not in top five for coach of the year. Was truly embarrassing article from every single contributor, of which it seemed there were at least 5.. We need someone to roar about this for minute, Please/Thanks!
To be fair, Ivey situation isn’t his fault, being in a contract year AND not fully ready just isn’t his fault, he was showing signs before Cole Anthony destroyed his contract situation, just give him time, he can be a 6th man for now but IF he’s asking for a big payday THEN I would say trade him
Dude! Ku i agree 100% on Daniss, but Ivey?!?!? We need shooting!!! I couldn't care less if all he does is shoot 3s!!! We need that!!!
We could've had Shaedon Sharpe fuuuuuuuuuu.
Great game Duncan, my grandparent always ❤ you since miami and still is
Ku we see everything you see about Ivey this is not about just being a Ivey fan it’s just only fair to give him until the end of the season crying out loud this man just came off a horrific injury you low key just want to see the pistons get a chip Cari’s LeVert should get his minutes taken away that’s it Ivey can possibly get his explosiveness back and improve on his finishing and ball handling and passing their is no rush to trade him be fair to the man the injury wasn’t his fault Anthony Cole hearted just decided to run into this man leg out of frustration and them tears afterwards was fake I see actors fake cry all the time it’s called acting…….,
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Here we go Ivey bashing again
Cole Anthony screwed Ivey
I honestly think the second best guard off the bench is Sasser.It’s not like Beasley was a ton bigger and he played for us last year. The problem is him with Daniss is small. I am not on the we must trade Ivey bandwagon because I would rather play Ivey with Daniss off the bench than Cariss even without his burst.
Successful post play opens 3 points and floor space. This team identity is not 3 pointers although they have weapons in Beef Stew at the 4. Coach did excellent in developing his PG rotation and will eventually show Cade has help with this game
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Devin Vassell is.probably better than Murphy and would likely come cheaper
Ku, you have to look at the game situations he's played under. First year: without Cade. Second year under Monte Williams, Third year injured. So what are you measuring him off of. He hasn't had a chance to perform under the best circumstances. Put yourself in his shoes.
Who gives a s*** about ESPN and what they think
Weaver could offer Bey and murphy and complete his roster with the retutn like the lions stafford trade for lions. We got too many good players that need to play. Yes on jenkins period.
Daniss is the perfect archetype for a backup PG. You want your backup PG to at worst, keep the ship steady until your starters come in. And at best, help extend the lead. Even though he's not great at any one thing, he also has no real flaws.
Since being out for a week Cade is averaging 14ppg at less than 28 FG% with over 16 attempts per game. Should give both Cade and Ivey time to recover or should they trade both of them?
Damn, man I’m a huge Ivey fan but , you’re right about everything including Daniss. I heard something on a players podcast were he stated. It took 12 months to get back in the court , it took 18+ months to get actual back. I don’t know if we have that time. If you can get an assist for him it’s worth it.
Bro why you always trying to force a trade. Give it up