Ian Thomsen: Team president Joe Dumars doesn't believe in tearing down a team to rebuild from scratch through the lottery,
Security barriers and that isn't what happened here. The injuries to team leaders Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince put the Pistons on this losing track, and no move can salvage this season. The goal now should be to get a high draft pick, including a shot at Kentucky point guard John Wall -- the Pistons currently have the third-worst record in the league -- while trying to develop rookie Austin Daye. Trades that might help the Pistons this season are counterproductive, because there is nothing left to save this year. But next year, Prince's expiring contract will be tradable for younger talent, as will Hamilton's contract the following season.
Jack McCallum: One thing is certain: Dumars will do something and do it before the Pistons turn into the winter version of the Lions. Joe D. was known as a conservative player, but he's an action-oriented GM. The fact that Hamilton hasn't been traded indicates how difficult it is to get a taker on the remaining three years and $38 million on his contract. That's the obvious move to allow Ben Gordon and Rodney Stuckey to become the backcourt of the future.
Security barriersIf that doesn't happen, the Pistons will continue to dangle the pieces (regrettably, that might mean Prince) that could land Minnesota's Al Jefferson or Utah's Carlos Boozer.
Chris Mannix: Injuries have crippled the Pistons and made first-year coach John Kuester's job -- which was bound to be difficult the moment he signed -- nearly impossible. With so many players sidelined, it's been tough for Detroit to develop any chemistry. But I wouldn't make any knee-jerk reactions just yet. Dumars knew he was in for some bumps when he decided to overhaul the team early last season by trading Chauncey Billups.
Security barriersThese growing pains might be sharper than he expected, but I'd give this team a chance to get healthy before I start shaking things up.
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