The Nuggets next trading partner...Detroit?...

Exactly, Chauncey Billups can't take over games like Allen Iverson does, but he is more of a true point guard. However, I never really saw Billups as being someone who is very passionate about the game. So, I don't think he would be a great asset to the Nuggets. Also, didn't the Pistons just give Billups a contract extension last summer? I doubt they'll be wanting to part ways with him. Plus, if they'd trade for AI, they'd have two shooting guards: Iverson and Richard Hamilton.

Anyways, as for possibly trading Marcus Camby for Rasheed Wallace isn't a great idea either. Everytime I watch the Pistons play, he seems to pick up a technical. He is a detrimental locker room type guy, so I really don't think he would mesh with the rest of the team.

On a final note, Carmelo Anthony better not be traded at all. Tayshaun Prince is a better defender than Melo is, and I doubt the Pistons would trade him considering they're known for their hard-nose defense.

You're all dead wrong about 'Sheed... He's getting way better with the T's, and I'd take that guy any day. He's a team leader, and extremely intelligent, not to mention, the master of the trick shot which will come in handy when... well, never but... he's also a good 3-pt threat. He's a future coach, as hard as that might be to believe by the casual fan.

But I still don't like the trade. I'd take Chauncy, but not giving up AI alone, much less with Camby in there.

'Sheed was the reason the Pistons won in 2004... I was living in Detroit at the time and he was what put them over the top and helped keep them in the finals hunt since he arrived.

Oddly enough, I really like this trade idea. As it stands now I figure the Nuggets can at least make the playoffs next season, but I doubt we beat out Utah for the division. I love AI and Camby, but this team just isn't going to break the top four in the west next year. I don't think having AI and Melo on the team was that great of an idea in the first place, and wouldn't mind shipping him off if we got a really good PG in return.

It is worth noting that Billups grew up in Denver, went to CU, and played for the Nuggets once before. I also really liked what he said about running a championship level team in Baron Davis' interview on ESPN.

Billups isn't a great shooter, but is a good PG. Wallace is very hit-and-miss, but when he is hit is very good. I also think he would fit in very well with Martin, Melo and Smith (if we resign him); though probably not in a good way.

We get two players who have won a championship recently, in exchange for two players of about equal age. If we resign Smith I think our shooting will be decent enough, and we get more defense in return.

I'm really just intrigued by the idea of having a smart PG on our team. We'd basically be getting Miller back, but with a bigger name. Then we'd replace Camby with someone who we don't laugh at when he drops back to the three.

I'm still not in favor of trading Melo at all.

I read recently that 'Sheed is a top bloke off the court...

What about trading Nene for Artest and Melo for Bosh? I doubt Toronto would take that though.

BTW love this site.

anyone else disapointed the nugs got rid of Powe after tonight's game?!?!?!?!

Mordecai

Sheed may be the main reason the Pistons won in 2004 but his disappearing act in the playoffs since then has lead to Pistons defeats. I don't think the Nuggets would want a PF that spends more time shooting 3's than playing in the paint.

Andrew, Iverson has one year left for 21 million, not three years for 40+ million.

I would trade Iverson for Billups in a heartbeat.

I can't believe the Pistons would give up Billups for AI.It just goes the exact opposite since they're such a D-first team.For my personal affection,I want AI to leave since he could achieve nothing in DN.But I am not sure if he fits the Pistons.

Then here comes Camby.If the Pistons sign him because of his fake "Defensive Player of the Year",they must be the biggest fool of all.Anyway,someone needs to be the next victim,'cause DN has played that role for so long.

Don't get me started on Darko...Melo, D. Wade, Bosh...should i continue? It's an old bit here, but anytime any of these teams come to the Palace, we hear the rumblings of one of the top 10 debacles in drafting...Darko...could have had (insert which guy went after him...) Firing flip is kinda interesting. The reason we fired LB was the lack of playing the young guys, and when Joey D. was interviewed, we got the same song and dance out here...i wanted more Amir...Flip didn't follow the plan that i wanted...What i don't understand, is Joe D is the GM/President, and you can't install a little of your beliefs to Flip...ok...so now we hear "changes are coming." Well they need to...and Michael Curry our next coach...I'd rather have Rick Carlisle back...I want Avery Johnson, PERIOD...i like him...he got too much flack in Dallas. No one, and i mean NO ONE is going to win with a 7 footer like Dirk who wants to be a point guard and hangs out at the 3pt line...look what happened in the last two games of the WCFs...Sheed was being sheed hanging out firing blind 3's, when if he had got his selfish ass to the BLOCK, he could have been up 2-0 on the lakers...but that's what we get with the Atlanta Braves of basketball...imo, it's embarrassing to be to the conference final 6 times in a row, and only 1 championship...

I like the Idea of getting Melo...but i don't think you'll ever see us get rid of Chauncey (unless the price is right - obviously). I also don't think we'd get rid of him for AI...AI and Rip could not coexist, their styles demand the ball a lot, and Chauncey still top 6-7 PGs in the league (when he wants to be) and needs to be here for a bit until Stuckey can develop a bit more...and i don't think that Melo will fit here...we preach tough D, and Melo's a bit of a problem in that area...you'd almost have to hide him like the Suns do with Nash...and i agree that Sheed needs to be a part of ANY trade that we make...he's starting to really wear out his welcome here (see again the WCF performance).

If we did trade for AI, can you imagine your team...nice starting 5...i'd be jealous...

billups
jr smith
melo
wallace
nene

Athleticism in JR and Melo with incredible shooting, defense with Sheed, experience, Billups a true point guard...WOW

If we do get Melo, this is what's gonna happen

1. It's going to cost the Pistons A Lot! More than Just Chauncey...picks and more players...

2. Melo's going to want the $$$...max maybe? Our owner is a cheap one...doesn't like to use the Luxury tax...why, i don't know...i exploit it, but that Bill Davidson...

3. No defense...see above...

4. Melo likes being "the man" and Detroit doesn't really do the superstar thing...I'd like to see it, but a lot of the team and marketing strategy is build on "going to work." Blue collar kinda town, blue collar team...i wonder how the team would deal with his attitude...we did deal with Sheed, but he fell into line because of 2 things...LB, and the chance to win his first title...we've seen the downfall of sheed over the past years...don't want that again...

I love the idea of Chauncey back in Denver, but i don't really know a bout Sheed. If we did this trade Melo, LK and Sheed would all be competing for the technical fouls lead. Maybe we can just get AI for Chauncey straight up.

seems like you all believe that a good point guard would be better than the league's 3rd leading scorer, 9th assists & 4th in steals player with more heart than the whole team.

What are you gonna do when Melo's jump shot is off? Remember the problem with everybody else's consistency? Wasn't the only consistent player on this team AI?

Good luck with that.

as a piston fan, i would never ever trade cauncey for allen "ballhog" iverson!

The more I read this,the more I love the idea...