12/12/25 7:00PM Hawks @ Pistons

[NYLion]

The Pistons are a better team when he gives the bench guys meaningful minutes and doesn't run Cade and the starters into the ground. Obviously Cade is going to get big minutes no matter what but the real strength of this team is its depth so when more guys are getting involved the Pistons are more dangerous. Something to monitor going forward because JB tends to become too reliant on the starters at times and there's some games when they get fatigued down the stretch and start clanking shots and turning the ball over.

Regardless, it's a minor gripe. This is a 20-5 team and they're looking strong at the moment.

[NYLion]

2 hours ago, Betrayer said:

Getting to the finals would be incredible in just the second year after winning 14 games.

It depends on what "all-in" means though. I don't think the East is so good that they have to go superstar hunting and gut the team to chase Booker or something. A fringe All-Star like Trey Murphy, or someone similar, could really set them up to the be the favorite right now for presumably far less.

The Pistons are in an advantageous position being 20-5, having a strong deep roster, young developing players and some good assets. It's not like they need to get all in now, they have a team that can be good for a long time if they play their cards right. Of course there's something to be said for competitive windows being shorter in the new second apron NBA but there's no real pressure to force a big trade now. 

With that said, I do think they will need to make a big trade at some point for that final piece, their Sheed trade so to speak, to put them in title contention but that time isn't yet IMO.