team. He’s been much less shot-happy this season and is a 36.2 percent career 3-point shooter, but his defense was suspect even at the best of times, and it’s not clear whether he’s still good enough to crack a playoff team’s top dozen players.James Wiseman
and the fact Noel already was marooned at the end of the Pistons bench, it’s hard to see scenarios in which he’s with Detroit beyond this season. If the Pistons gave him his wings, another team in need of a shot blocker might be ready to step in.A steady 3-and-D wing in years past, Holiday seemed to lose some athletic juice over the past two seasons — as most easily seen in his shocking 3.0 percent rebound rate this season.
Dedmon had a rough year in Miami, but he still rebounds at a high rate and can hit an occasional 3-pointer. Third centers are always in demand come playoff time, so Dedmon might get a look from some contenders. Back issues have robbed Ibaka of much of the athleticism that made him so impactful as a younger player, which is why he never got in the mix in Milwaukee. As with Dedmon above, a playoff team in need of a third center could still have interest.
johnhollinger I hope Detroit buys out Noel!
JillAdge johnhollinger And watch then all go to the same 2-3 teams.
NBA johnhollinger What about Melo?