NBA Trade Rumor: David Lee to the Pistons
The Pistons have been one of the teams popping up the most frequently in trade rumors over the last month or so. First, we heard that they were thinking about dealing up in order to snare B.J. Mullens within the Top 10. Now, the Pistons are rumored to be in the hunt for David Lee in a sign-and-trade with the Knicks.
A short note in Sunday’s Boston Globe said the New York Knicks are “trying to work out a sign-and-trade for power forward David Lee in a cost-cutting move.”
And since Lee, picked 30th by the Knicks in the 2005 draft, is an athletic frontcourt player coming off a career-best season, it figures the Pistons would be interested.
MLive.com detailed a blow-by-blow offseason plan that Joe Dumars could follow to lock up one of the major power forwards on the market this year. In this scheme, Lee is the Pistons last option if they aren’t able to outbid Utah for Paul Millsap, or fork over enough cash to get Carlos Boozer in town.
That plan also assumes that the Knicks would go for a package of Amir Johnson and the 15th pick in exchange for Lee.
If you could have one of those three guys, knowing that they’ll all command different money, who would you choose?
June 8th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
karizmatic says:
I think Carlos Boozer is the one I would choose in this situation. It looks like he’s trying to get out of Utah and would probably be a good fit in D’antoni’s run and gun offense.
June 8th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
jzsmoove says:
I just happen to catch an episode of Family Feud with NBA players VS. NBA Moms.
Dwight, Chris Bosh, Richard Jefferson, David Lee, Cuttino Mobley and Grant Hill are playing against their respective moms. Sorta weird these peeps beating up on their moms. Youtube it out.
June 8th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Kermit the Washington says:
HAHAHA! That pic is hilarious. Looks like David Lee just said the N-Word
June 8th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
NYCBalla says:
I’d take Millsap hands down!
June 8th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Spliff 2 My Lou says:
@karizmatic
I think the question was meant for the who should the Pistons want out of those three. The Knicks are looking to shed money not pick up a big contract like Boozer’s. Also I don’t think Boozer would be a good fit in D’Antoni’s system at all.
If I’m Dumars I’m trying to get Lee. He should be cheaper and just as effective (if not more) as Boozer without being the diva that Booz is. Milsap would be great too but they already paid Maxiell and I don’t see the Jazz letting him go.
June 8th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
LaMont says:
if you can get Amir and the 15th for Lee, what’s there to think about?
June 8th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
karizmatic says:
@ Spliff,
Oh I wasn’t reading it right. Yeah in the trade as it stands. I would take Lee, but looking at the Pistons roster I don’t think Lee would be the right fit. I’d still go with Boozer. I think they are going to need someone with a more developed post game than what Lee has.
June 8th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
jzsmoove says:
The Knicks would not allow fan favorite Lee to walk. He is a very hard worker and someone that every team needs to win. This trade is not gonna happen.
June 8th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Spliff 2 My Lou says:
@ karizmatic
I feel you on Boozer’s post game being better than Lee’s but Booz is just such a diva. The Pistons don’t need another “me first” player after the AI debacle. Lee’s numbers are similar to Boozer’s and he’s not injury prone like Booz. If money, attitude and team chemistry are not an issue for the Pistons then yeah they should go after Booz.
June 8th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Yoooo says:
What does Lee do that Maxiell doesnt?
June 8th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
boomtho says:
lol where is that picture from?
June 8th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Brown says:
Depends who’s left on the board at 15.
June 8th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Kudabeen says:
Kermit:
LMAO…I was thinking he just passed gas, but that was hilarious. Like they was all spitting rap lyrics in unity, then record just stopped…LOL
Classic. Where is this pic from? Draft I guess.
June 8th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Spliff 2 My Lou says:
To answer Yoooo’s question, What does Lee do that Maxiell doesn’t?
They do the same stuff, Lee just does them better if you go based off stats. Score (16.4 to 5.8), rebound (11.7 to 4.2), and assist (2.1 to 0.3). Blocks and steals are similar. Also believe it or not but Maxiell has been making more money than Lee so seems like the Knicks are getting a bigger bang for their buck. Maybe if Maxiell (18.1 minutes per game) had more playing time than Lee (34.9 mpg) than this might be a different story.
June 8th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
dk says:
Heres some more : Cleavland wants R. Wallace for a short term deal, the Knick will be making a bid at Gortat, and the Lakers won the chip last night thanks to Lee, Courtney Lee….
June 8th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
dk says:
@ Dime, your sites running a hell of alot better.
June 8th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
karizmatic says:
@ Spliff
Yeah I feel you on Boozer’s attitude, but that has a lot to do with the attitude of the remaining Pistons as well. I think the debacle last season had as much to do with the Pistons players not wanting to play with Iverson as it did with Iverson being a me first player. The Pistons need to do some major re tooling anyway. Namely not re-signing Rasheed.
June 8th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Yoooo says:
Maxiell doesnt get anywhere the minutes Lee does and Lee’s stats are inflated based on the system he plays in. He doesnt get those #’s on ANY other team in the L. Well on 2nd thought maybe Toronto…
June 8th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
johnsacrimoni says:
Lee is taller and way more athletic than Maxiell. He also has a decent mid-range shot and hits his free throws. His rebounding prowess speaks for itself. I wouldn’t expect him to be my number 1 guy or anything, but he’s got a lot more talent than Maxiell and can be a solid #3 guy.
June 8th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
johnsacrimoni says:
I like Maxiell but let’s face the facts: he’s a career backup. There’s a reason he doesn’t start-his offensive game is very limited, he’s not athletic, and he’s a poor defender. He is what he is, a high-energy hustle guy.
June 8th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Big V says:
@LaMont:
“If you can get Amir and the 15th for Lee, what’s there to think about?”
— I’m not sure where to begin. The 15th pick is pretty much worthless, as is Amir Johnson. If you’re comparing this to absolutely nothing (if Lee walks), then I guess it’s better than nothing. But only barely.
June 8th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Guitar Hero says:
Amir Johnson and the 15th pick? Kind of ridiculous. Re-sign and a KEEP him.
Sign-and-trade Nate, please. He’s not that good.
June 8th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
wiz says:
If the knicks are giving up david lee for amir johnson and a 15th pick…..i think they would consider the 5th pick along with a expiring contract from the wizards…on the other hand maybe earl clark or harden would work out better for the wizards
June 8th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
BNZA says:
I just love this picture. Iggy is seriously pissed.
June 8th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Kobeef says:
Boozer is not the kind of player that fits in Joe D’s team effort system (see iverson). Milsap gives almost as much as Boozer without the crappy attitude.
The Pistons should sign Villanueva and call it an offseason. A starting line of Rip, Stuckey, Prince, Chuck V and who ever plays the 5 would be a good fresch start for the pistons.
June 8th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
wary says:
What Mike D’antni’s system? I don’t see a system. The Knicks play regular basketball as everyone else. Everyone’s talking about a system. Now the offense D’antoni had in Phoenix that was run n gun, but this just normal basketball. And Maxiell isn’t athletic? Did not watch him play. For a guy his weight, he sure does the most athletic and powerful dunks in the NBA.
June 8th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Yoooo says:
Maxiell is definitely athletic dog. he’s WAY longer than Lee especially his wingspan. And I dont ever see Lee being a starter on a Championship team. He has great heart and hustle… But uh, what else does he do, really? He’s not some stonecold scorer. He’s a glorified garbage guy. Albeit a TINY bit more athletic than the average. He’s more heart than anything.
June 8th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
JH says:
That pic is from an Ol’ ESPN commercial…something about a game bus/coast to coast if I remember.
June 8th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Sacto_J says:
The pic is from a (roughly) 2 year old ESPN commercial, where I think Lee is blamed for passing gas before getting on the bus…
June 8th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
POPPI GEE says:
I usually don’t go from post to post giving the same message but. This behind the seems from the game last night is worth it.
CHECK THIS OUT! Great behind the scenes stuff of game 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hldcway6Vu0&feature=channel_page
June 8th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
IrishBaller says:
@ Karizmatic
Carlos Boozer would be a horrible fit for D’Antoni’s Knicks…. Pistons should try for either David Lee or Paul Millsap, I’d go with Lee if I had the option
June 8th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
nyknicks#1 says:
i think they should do this trade in a sec. amir johnson would be great for this system and they could draft tyler hansbrough with the 15th pick and stephen curry with the 8th also resign nate, sign marcin gortat
June 9th, 2009 at 8:27 am
hater says:
knicks would only let lee walk to free up money. how does a sign and trade save them money? stupid rumour.
June 9th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Sho-Nuff says:
David Lee, King of the 24 shot clock violation on the NBA bus.
June 9th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
knickfanatic says:
How long is Amir’s contract? If it goes past 2010, the Knicks may have no interest. As a knick fan, I love what Lee brings and will miss him. He would be great off the bench or paired with Bosh and Lebron in the front court. Knicks still need a shot blocking C and a starting PG but might find both in the draft if they get two picks or in a trade with Memphis to move up to the 2 spot.
If I was a Detroit fan I would rank Milsap first, Boozer second, Lee third. I think Boozer ends up on NJ in a sign and trade, Milsap is re-signed and Lee, well I am not sure yet what happens to him but I hope he stays with the Knicks and Eddie Curry, Jeffries and Nate are gone soon.
June 17th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Miraz says:
Knicks should not trade Lee.
June 17th, 2009 at 11:45 am
brian says:
Take Amir and the pick. I’ll take david Lee for that anyday. Trade Prince for something good and sign Boozer.
Pistons will be back in the mix.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Ricky Dee says:
The Pistons should trade Rip Hamilton,Walter Herman,and second round pick to Houston for Mcgrady period!! Then do the David Lee deal,and next year go after Chris Bosh very aggressive like. And in the near future try and find a “real”PG if Stucky doesn’t develope..Hope Joe is reading this..DO IT JOE!!
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:43 pm
CMAC says:
why trade for tracy when he is just as bad and old as iverson pistons need to hang onto prince, stuckey, and just do an entire roster clean out!!! who cares if they land in the lottery a couple of years the team now isnt going to win any rings even with lee, milsap, especially boozer one of the biggest B*tches in the L. Pistons should have drafted melo or Bosh when they had the chance in 04 but they went wif Darko hahahaha i mean melo and chauncey are ballin pretty well together at the moment aren’t they!