City Of Champions Once Again: Season 2!

[DavidTheGreat20]

NBA Rumors: Greg Smith on his way out?



Detroit forward Greg Smith is the first Pistons player this season to request a trade.

Smith made it known publicly on Dec. 1, in a recent press conference after the Pistons' rout of the New York Knicks.



"Yeah, it's true I want to be traded. The team is running hot right now, but many want to see me in another jersey, especially the fans over here. I think it's best to trade me if you can."

Smith spoke the truth, stating the fans aren't really simpatico with him right now. The fans clearly aren't very fond of him, and GM Isiah Thomas wants a team the fans can love.

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KCP Has A Career Night vs. Knicks

Detroit Pistons (13-3) at New York Knicks ()
Dec 2, 2014 1 2 3 4 Final Detroit 24 34 32 29 129 New York 25 37 23 27 112 Top Performers Detroit Pistons Kentavious Caldwell-Pope- 27 pts, 5 reb Josh Smith- 16 pts, 6 reb New York Knicks J.R. Smith- 22 pts, 6 reb Amar'e Stoudemire- 18 pts, 14 reb	Team Stats Comparison DET NYK FG Made-Att 49/87 34/97 3PT Made-Att 10/18 6/28 FT Made-Att 21/30 38/46 Rebounds 48 59 Assists 26 18 Turnovers 15 15 Steals 6 10 Blocks 6 4
Detroit Pistons STARTERS MIN FG 3PT FT REB AST STL BLK TO PTS Josh Smith 34 5-15 0-2 6-8 6 2 0 1 0 16 Mitch McGary 33 5-9 0-0 4-4 12 2 0 1 1 14 Brandon Jennings 25 5-8 2-2 4-5 3 6 2 1 5 16 Iman Shumpert 18 3-6 1-3 1-3 1 0 1 1 1 8 Tony Mitchell 29 1-2 0-0 0-0 6 0 0 1 0 2 BENCH MIN FG 3PT FT REB AST STL BLK TO PTS Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 24 10-12 4-5 3-4 5 0 1 1 2 27 James Young 20 6-10 1-2 2-2 5 4 1 0 1 15 Keith Appling 17 6-11 1-2 0-0 3 5 1 0 1 13 Gigi Datome 10 3-4 1-2 1-1 1 0 0 0 0 8 Jonas Jerebko 19 3-5 0-0 0-3 4 0 0 0 2 6 Chauncey Billups 10 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 2 Will Bynum 8 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 4 0 0 2 2 Andre Drummond -- DID NOT PLAY -- Chris Douglas-Roberts -- DID NOT PLAY -- Greg Smith -- DID NOT PLAY --
New York Knicks STARTERS MIN FG 3PT FT REB AST STL BLK TO PTS

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope shines against the Knicks, scoring 27 points off the bench. With Iman Shumpert struggling, coach Mo Cheeks decided to try second-year player Caldwell-Pope to try and erase the early deficit. The decision worked out mightily, as KCP set a new career high in points.

*Andre Drummond did not play today, as he is nursing a sprained ankle and is currently day-to-day. Mitch McGary started in his place.*

Surprise of the Night



Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: 27 pts, 5 reb

Struggle of the Night



Tony Mitchell- 2 pts, 6 reb

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OP updated with the link to The Struggle: Keith Appling.

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Report: Detroit to drop Chris Douglas-Roberts for Darius Miller



Once again, Detroit has released another failed test. After dropping Chris Douglas-Roberts due to inefficiency, Detroit is now trying former Pelicans forward Darius Miller.

Here are Detroit's list of failed attempts (So far):

Wesley Johnson (released due to lack of PT)

James Johnson (Bad fit)

...and now:

Chris Douglas-Roberts (Released due to inefficiency)


Who knows, this can be a good signing for Detroit. You never know...

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Isiah Thomas: "Change is coming"



Rookie GM Isiah Thomas is currently doing a great job so far, with the way the Pistons are looking.

He also had something to say when asked about him doing future trades.

"Yeah, I'm gonna be the one who will be tooling the roster to my liking. Unlike Joe D, who usually stuck with players heading into the deadline, I'm gonna see what kinds of offers we can get at the time."

The media also asked him about the current state of the team and what he hopes to do as GM.

"The team is doing well, aside from a few chemistry problems. Iman Shumpert isn't really happy, but that's in part due to a decrease in touches. As for what I'd like to accomplish, is that I want this city to become the City of Champions once again, as well as solidify this team as an annual contender for the NBA title."

These are some big comments coming from a GM who has gotten here just a couple of months ago, but Zeke is determined to reach his goals.

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*Iman walks into Thomas's office.*

"Ah, Iman, here, have a seat."

Iman took at seat at the comfy chair, and started.

"Look, I know how the state of the team is right now."

Isiah sat back, listening.

"Right now, things aren't going well for me, especially with my teammates. They all seem to act differently around me."

Isiah nodded.

"Iman, that's ridiculous. Our team gets along with each other fine."

"Yeah, but not with me."

"Well, what do you want me to do about it?"

Iman stood up.

"I want you to trade me. I don't think I can stay in Detroit any longer."

Thomas was surprised at his reply. He has just gotten here, and somehow he already wants to get traded. However, he just sat back down.

"Are you sure about this? There's no going back after you decide."

"Yes, I am sure. I think it's best for us to part ways."

"Well, I'll start making calls."

Thomas picks up the phone, and starts dialing.

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Teams Contacted:



Philadelphia 76ers

Proposed trade:

Evan Turner

for

Iman Shumpert and a 2015 1st

Likelihood of Trade: Likely

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Milwaukee Bucks

Proposed trade:

O.J. Mayo

for

Iman Shumpert and a 2015 1st round pick

Likelihood of Trade: Unlikely

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Boston Celtics

Proposed trade:

Jeff Green and a 2016 2nd round pick

for

Iman Shumpert

Likelihood of trade: 50/50

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Which trade do you think should be suggested to GM Isiah Thomas? Comment below on which trade YOU think he should choose!

[Cyrus09]

I would take the Green-trade, because I think he would be some kind of franchise player for you and the price is really okay. But I guess you will take Turner, simply because he is the best of the 3.

Don´t know, thought you would get more for Shump.