May 2023 Detroit Pistons Wiretap

Lakers, Mavs, Pelicans, Suns Interested In Bojan Bogdanovic

Jan 27, 2023 10:44 PM

Bojan Bogdanovic is drawing trade interest from several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, and Phoenix Suns, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.

The Pistons are reportedly looking for a first-round pick or a young player who can help the team win next season in exchange for Bogdanovic.

The Pistons also have Hamidou Diallo available in the trade market, but intend to keep Alec Burks. 

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Lakers, Pelicans, Bucks, Cavs, Mavs Interested In Bojan Bogdanovic

Jan 17, 2023 10:12 AM

The Detroit Pistons have told teams they don't really want to trade Bojan Bogdanovic. But opposing teams feel an offer of unprotected first-round pick could change the Pistons minds.

The Los Angeles Lakers, New Orlean Pelicans, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks have all expressed interest in trading for Bogdanovic. All have needs for additional wing depth and perimeter scoring.

Bogdanovic is putting together a career-year, as he's averaging 21.2 points per game. The eight-year veteran is shooting 48.7% from the floor, including 41.5% on three-pointers. Bogdanovic is also getting to the free throw line a career-best 5.2 times per game and knocking down 88.5% of his free throws.

After being acquired from the Utah Jazz before the season, Bogdanovic signed a two-year contract extension worth $39 million. Next season is fully guaranteed at $20 million, while only $2 million of Bogdanovic's $19 million deal is guaranteed for the 2024-25 season.

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Pistons Receiving Trade Interest For Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks, Saddiq Bey, Nerlens Noel

Jan 16, 2023 9:59 PM

The Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks have engaged in trade discussions over Nerlens Noel, sources told James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.

Should Noel not get traded by the Pistons, he is unlikely to accept a buyout this season.

Alec Burks is reportedly receiving trade buzz, though the Pistons have shown little interest in dealing him. 

The team is also setting a high price for Saddiq Bey, with others around the league under the impression that the Pistons are looking for a "deal they can't refuse." 

Edwards also confirms rumors that the Pistons are looking for at least an unprotected first-round pick for Bojan Bogdanovic, though they are not anxious to trade the small forward as they value his veteran leadership.

 

James L. Edwards III/The Athletic

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Lakers, Pistons Discussed Deal For Bojan Bogdanovic, Nerlens Noel

Jan 14, 2023 12:16 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the lookout for rotation upgrades. This isn't anything new, but the Lakers stance on trading future first-round picks may be softening, which could actually lead to a deal.

Los Angeles discussed a trade with the Detroit Pistons that would send both Bojan Bogdanovic and Nerlens Noel to the Lakers. The Pistons have insisted on a first-round pick in exchange for Bogdanovic, meaning the Lakers would have to give in and move a future first to the Pistons. Los Angeles would also need to send players to Detroit to satisfy the salary-matching rules in a trade.

There is still a sense around the league that the Lakers aren't willing trade both of their trade-eligible first-round picks. But it is known that Los Angeles is looking to upgrade their rotation, following LeBron James recent comments and the team's run of strong play.

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Nerlens Noel Settles Legal Case With Rich Paul, Klutch Sports

Jan 11, 2023 11:26 PM

Nerlens Noel, Rich Paul, and Klutch Sports settled Noel's legal case against his former agent and agency on Wednesday.

Noel will pay the full commission on a $5 million Knicks deal from 2020 negotiated by Paul and Klutch Sports. Noel will also withdraw all further legal proceedings.

Noel initially filed a $58 million lawsuit against the Paul in 2021, alleging that Paul did "little to no work" to negotiate contracts on his behalf. 

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Double-Digit Teams Interested In Bojan Bogdanovic, Pistons Looking For Unprotected First-Round Pick

Jan 7, 2023 12:17 PM

Bojan Bogdanovic is drawing trade interest from a double-digit amount of teams, sources told Marc Stein of Substack.

The Pistons have told opposing teams that they do not want to trade Bogdanovic ahead of the February 9 trade deadline, though getting an unprotected first-round pick in return may change their minds.

Other teams believe that the Pistons' trade demands are a negotiation ploy, and the price will drop as the deadline gets closer.

Bogdanovic is averaging 21.0 points per game this season on 41.8% shooting from 3. 

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Marvin Bagley Out Six Weeks Following Hand Surgery

Jan 6, 2023 12:43 AM

Marvin Bagley will miss the next six weeks after undergoing hand surgery.

Bagley suffered a fracture of the third and fourth metacarpals on Monday.

Bagley is averaging 10.6 points and 5.9 rebounds on the season. 

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Pistons Receiving Bojan Bogdanovic Trade Interest From Mavs, Suns, Cavs, Lakers

Jan 5, 2023 10:35 AM

The Detroit Pistons are seeking at least one first round pick and either a young player with upside or additional draft capital in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo.

The Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams interested in Bogdanovic.

The Cavaliers will likely struggle to match Detroit's asking price considering everything they traded to the Utah Jazz for Donovan Mitchell.

The Pistons acquired Bogdanovic before the start of the season from the Jazz and subsequently signed him to a two-year, $39.1 million extension. 

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Marvin Bagley III Out Indefinitely With Hand Injury

Jan 3, 2023 2:40 PM

Marvin Bagley III is expected to miss extended time with a right-hand injury.

Bagley will undergo further tests to determine next steps.

Bagley is averaging 10.6 points and 5.9 rebounds this season for the Detroit Pistons.

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