Tayshaun Prince possibly on the Trading Block

blowoutcards2 · 01-11-2010, 04:08 PM

More trade chatter (if that's OK) - TrueHoop Blog - ESPN

An assumption in circulation all season held that Detroit would try to move Rip Hamilton before any other Piston because there isn't enough room in one rotation for Rip, Ben Gordon and Rodney Stuckey.

The reality is that Tayshaun Prince would appear to be the most likely of Detroit's championship holdovers to be dealt first, since Prince possesses the more cap-friendly contract.

Only one season remains on Prince's deal after this season at $11.1 million. The Pistons, furthermore, also have a few young guys they like (Austin Daye, Jonas Jerebko and DaJuan Summers) who can play some 3.

Matters are complicated by the fact that injuries have limited both Piston mainstays to nine games each this season. But it's clear that the Pistons have to make a move for a true point guard or a dependable big man ... not necessarily to bust out of this 12-game losing streak but for their long-term future.

"I know there are a lot of conversations going on," one source said. "I'm sure Tay's in play."

UltimateDeron · 01-11-2010, 06:08 PM

There is no doubt that the Pistons would like to get some value for Prince, but he has had back issues this season. In all honesty, I think his days are over in which he can dominate the game. He is just too skinny and he has lost his quikness.

01-11-2010, 04:08 PM	#1
blowoutcards2 Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12,536 blowoutcards	Tayshaun Prince possibly on the Trading Block More trade chatter (if that's OK) - TrueHoop Blog - ESPN An assumption in circulation all season held that Detroit would try to move Rip Hamilton before any other Piston because there isn't enough room in one rotation for Rip, Ben Gordon and Rodney Stuckey. The reality is that Tayshaun Prince would appear to be the most likely of Detroit's championship holdovers to be dealt first, since Prince possesses the more cap-friendly contract. Only one season remains on Prince's deal after this season at $11.1 million. The Pistons, furthermore, also have a few young guys they like (Austin Daye, Jonas Jerebko and DaJuan Summers) who can play some 3. Matters are complicated by the fact that injuries have limited both Piston mainstays to nine games each this season. But it's clear that the Pistons have to make a move for a true point guard or a dependable big man ... not necessarily to bust out of this 12-game losing streak but for their long-term future. "I know there are a lot of conversations going on," one source said. "I'm sure Tay's in play." __________________ Sign Up For Blowout Emails To Get The Latest Hobby Info And Exclusive Savings!

01-11-2010, 06:08 PM	#2
UltimateDeron Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,924	There is no doubt that the Pistons would like to get some value for Prince, but he has had back issues this season. In all honesty, I think his days are over in which he can dominate the game. He is just too skinny and he has lost his quikness. __________________ Collection: https://www.flickr.com/photos/150426280@N07/ Instagram: @gem.city.sportscards