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Hoops Rumors Live Chat 1/30/2024
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Regrettable Pistons Fan
11:49
In a season where the Pistons had slightly more expectations than the previous couple years (healthy Cade, advancing young players, Monty Williams, etc.) and enduring extreme failure, where do you expect the Pistons to be engaged in the upcoming trade market?  If this trend continues, do you foresee major changes in the front office?
Dana Gauruder
11:52
Gores is a tough call. He basically forced the front office to hire Monty long-term. On paper, you'd say they should fire Weaver, given he's had ample time to turn the franchise around. But do you want to go through another rebuild after a failed rebuild? Some of the vets on the roster like Bojan, Burks, Morris, etc. could be dealt in the next weeks. They supposedly will target 2 impact players, either now or in the offseason. Your guess is as good as any which players they'll chase.
Stan
11:53
Knick fan here. My faith in Doc in Doc Rivers is non-existent. And I already feel the team with OG is better than the Sixers. Can we get a 2 seed?
Dana Gauruder
11:54
It might have been possible before Randle's injury. Going to be tougher to sustain their hot streak without him for an extended period. Don't forget, though, that the Heat overcome the lack of home court advantage to get through the conference playoffs last season.
Prymat
11:54
Where does Bruce Brown end up? My $ is on OKC
Dana Gauruder
11:55
I'd like that move. Brown proved himself in the postseason and OKC certainly can afford to give up picks and an expiring contract for him.
NBA Expansion
11:55
Rank these prospective expansion cities in order of likelihood of getting a new team...please and thank you
  1. Seattle
  2. Las Vegas
  3. Mexico City
  4. Vancouver
  5. San Diego
  6. Kansas City
  7. Nashville
  8. Louisville
Dana Gauruder
11:58
Your list is pretty solid. Seattle and Vegas are basically 1-1A for franchises. Expansion into Mexico would make sense for that league after the top 2 get franchises. The other cities you listed would be longterm possibility, but longterm meaning a couple decades down the road. I don't see the NBA wanting to add more than a couple of franchises in the next few years.
ampet1112
11:58
Lots of Wiggins rumors, some conflicting, will they move him before the deadline? Will it cost a first to get off of his contract?
Dana Gauruder
11:59
I think they'd have to attach an asset or two to deal his contract, whether it's picks or a young player. My guess is that they won't find a suitable trade and wind up keeping him, at least in the short term.
Marfu
12:00
It seems that the Kings need to make a major trade in order to compete for the Western crown.  Do you see them doing something big and if so, what appears doable that would help achieve their goal.
Dana Gauruder
12:01
It's fairly well known they're open to trading Barnes, Mitchell, Huerter to get another impact player. Whether they find that type of deal is hard to tell, but it won't be for lack of trying.
That's all the time we have for today. Luke Adams will be available to take your questions on Thursday.
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