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I bet Joe Dumars and Jamstone wish they had Splitter and/or Mahinmi right now.
This was in today's Daily Dime on ESPN.com...
21. On Wed., the Pistons seemed poised to end their losing streak, leading the Hornets early in the fourth quarter, but Wallace suffered the kind of meltdown that's punctuated his career. With the game tied 71-71, Wallace gave up an offensive rebound to Hornets reserve forward Sean Marks, allowing New Orleans to score the basket that put them ahead to stay in a game they would win by just three points. After the Marks play, Wallace complained demonstratively to get technical foul No. 15, and shortly thereafter angrily knocked a towel from a Hornets ball boy's hand into the crowd for technical foul No. 16. He followed that by throwing a towel in the direction of his coach, Michael Curry, who had just seconds before removed him from the game. All of this raises the possibility that Wallace will face what would probably be the NBA's first-ever triple suspension -- the automatic suspension for his 16th technical foul of the season, a league suspension for knocking a towel into the crowd and a team suspension for his actions toward his coach. Or might the Pistons just release him now, with only 26 games remaining on his contract? In any case, Sheed's tenure in Detroit, which began in spectacular fashion in 2004 with an NBA le (remember his championship belt?), is reaching an ignominious end.
I know this has no sense of truth, and simply an analyst making suggestions... but how great would that be? Do you think they are regretting not trading him at the deadline? Their losing streak is likely to hit 10 this weekend with having orlando and celts on the schedule... could you imagine an eastern confrence playoff without the pistons? Crazy things happening in motown
Last edited by nadroj117; 02-26-2009 at 11:02 AM.
I bet Joe Dumars and Jamstone wish they had Splitter and/or Mahinmi right now.
I don't want Sheed
I would take Sheed in a heartbeat. We wouldn't be getting this exact sheed that is throwing tantrums... we'd be getting the sheed of '04 that is going to a new team and wants to win another ring. You think our defense is tightening up right now? Just imagine having duncan and sheed maning the middle... Scary good... Like i said before i know this isn't going to happen... but i kinda wish sheed would have thrown 2 towels in Curry's face... then it might be a possibility lol
Your crazy.I don't want Sheed
LMAO
and some Piston fans here laughed at our trade ideas of a few of our scrubs for Sheed. Now they get nothing
they get the capspace, which is what they wanted. we didnt have enough expirings to match sheeds.
I would take him in a heartbeat too. Though I can't ever imagine the Pistons buying him out and allowing him to go to another le contender - even if it's the Spurs.
If I can't have Sheed...
I'll opt for McDyess.
http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.s..._leave_pi.html
Antonio McDyess could leave Pistons after season
by A. Sherrod Blakely
Tuesday February 24, 2009, 11:15 PM
MIAMI -- There was little doubt forward Antonio McDyess left all he had on the floor in Detroit's 103-91 loss to Miami on Tuesday.
It's been like that throughout his time in Detroit, which may be coming to an end after this season.
McDyess, who had 17 points and six rebounds against the Heat, is expected to opt out of his contract this summer and become a free agent.
Detroit remains an option, but the team's struggles may lead to McDyess choose to play elsewhere.
"I hate to sell myself short of anything at this point in my career," McDyess said. "So I have to keep all my options open."
When McDyess became a free agent this fall after reaching a buyout agreement with Denver, several teams pursued him vigorously.
McDyess considered Charlotte, Cleveland and Boston before re-signing with the Pistons.
"It was flattering, because I didn't have a clue that all those teams were interested in me, not at this point in my career," McDyess said.
Those teams and others undoubtedly will be interested in signing the veteran big man this summer.
McDyess remains focused on helping Detroit get into the playoffs, which is becoming a much tougher challenge than he or his teammates thought.
If the right changes are made with Detroit's roster this summer, McDyess said he would consider signing a deal that would allow him to finish his playing career with the Pistons.
"I just have to see how everything is going to go in the summer with this team, and kind of go from there," McDyess said. "But like I said, it's flattering that there are some teams that still think I can help them win. I definitely feel I have some options
i doubt it.
even if they buy him out, they get the cap relief that we would have struggled to give them.
That would be sweet.
No way Sheed is released by Sunday.
Also, Dumars has the option of using Sheed in S&Ts. He won't blow that.
I'd take Antonio McDeyss.
Dude is crazy good STILL.
why not?I don't want Sheed
I love Dice too. In fact, he may have more left in his tank than Sheed. From a personality and talent standpoint, he'd be a fit. On the other hand, Sheed is just such a tough, tough cover. He's been one of the only players that has been able to match Duncan toe-to-toe. He's also an incredibly smart player. Of course, he's a lightening rod, so that's a bit scary.
It'd be interesting to see what or if the Spurs show interest in either this summer.
Heres a Detroit columnist saying the Pistons NEED to buyout Sheed:
We are watching a full-blown meltdown of the Detroit Pistons. And the blame should rest with team president Joe Dumars.
Rasheed Wallace throws a towel at a referee. Rip Hamilton is chirping up, saying he should be starting again. Allen Iverson is out with a back injury and rookie coach Michael Curry has no idea what is going on. And did I mention that the Pistons have lost eight games in a row and there is no help in sight?
There are a few things that need to happen. Even though the NBA is not going to suspend Wallace, the Pistons should after the latest meltdown. He lost his composure again during a 90-87 loss to New Orleans and topped it off by throwing a towel toward an official.
The Pistons should suspend Wallace. It is time for Dumars to make a statement about Wallace. He is lost and there is no reaching out to him. I would not mind if Dumars decided to release Wallace and say so-long. It is time for his ride to end.
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I am tired of Wallace. You are tired of Wallace, and if they were honest with themselves, the Pistons would admit they are tired of Wallace. He had his day here. He helped win a le. Now it is time for him to move on. He has worn out his welcome.
Of course, is easy to blame everything on Sheed or Iverson or Curry. But Dumars must take the greatest share of the blame for this season. He has ruined this team. He created a team with bad chemistry and one with a bad mix. People want to blame Iverson for the Pistons' woes. But Iverson is simply doing what Iverson does.
The day he stepped into the league from Georgetown, Iverson was a player that demanded the ball and dominated the ball. A leopard does not change his spots.
Let me give you an illustration. If you captured a wild animal, such as a lion, and brought it back to your house and tried to make it a pet, there is a high probability that you would fail. Eventually, the lion would maul you.
Now whose fault is that? It's not the lion's fault. The lion is simply doing what lions do.
The same thing has happened with the Pistons. Iverson is an untamed player who demands the ball. That has not changed, nor will it change.
Dumars waited too long to do a makeover of this team. That is why we are seeing a meltdown now. It will only get worse if Sheed is allowed to stay in that dressing room. It is time to cut ties now.
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...902260451/1361
I'd also rather have Dice than Sheed. Can you imagine another team looking up the court and seeing Tim, Dice and KT glaring at them? Scary; those guys never smile. Also, Dice fits the Spurs high character-type mold.
Sheed is childishly and selfishly looking for a quick exit outta D-Town.
huh?I don't want Sheed
Look into my eyes!!!
i don't think it would be as scary as duncan, sheed, and thomas. duncan and sheed have been two of the best low post defenders in the league for quite some time and thomas is definitely still one of the better players at defending the paint. i think sheed is trying to show his frustrations so that they do reach a buyout. he wants out of the pistons but i don't see why pistons would do it except to get rid of him so they can make a decent playoff run.
Sheed is only happy when he is winning. It may be a sign of immaturity, but put him on a contender and he wouldn't act that way.
Admittedly, it's a long shot to happen, but Sheed would be the ideal person for the Spurs to pick up this season. They would get the big they really need to match up against LA and a post player who could provide Duncan with some much needed rest during the regular season.
I am not sure how it would work out with Wallace. He has a colorful personality and I wonder how it would affect the locker room. If the Pistons buy him out, then I think the Spurs should make a stab at him. This kind of drama is too good to pass up. It also helps that the man can defend.
I would take Sheed this season if bought out, but doubt the Pistons do that unless they are really tired of his act.
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