Bojan Bogdanovic’s trade to the Detroit Pistons has puzzled many NBA pundits. Why did the hardline Utah Jazz send a really good player to the rebuilding team? very little instead of? It seems the mystery has been solved.
when the news broke Bojan Bogdanovic Readers of Piston Powered reacted like most Detroit fans.
Bogdanovic may not be at All-Star level, but the 6.7-foot forward is a top-level player who helped the Jazz become a Western Conference contender. He also fits like an absolute glove on a Pistons team that needs scoring punches, especially with the outside shot he’s good at since the Jerami Grant trade.
Pistons general manager Troy Weaver has made a number of deals that have tilted in the Pistons’ favor, but for specific reasons that other teams have agreed to (space limitations, winning now, Damien Soothes Lillard).
Utah President Danny Ainge, who usually wears fleece instead of fleece, simply couldn’t wear one.
But now 2 + 2 = 4.
In a recent column about veteran NBA writers Mark Stein substack site (requires paid subscription)he explains, Bogdanovic is seeking a contract extension. lakers nation:
With Bogdanovic’s $19.3 million contract expiring this season, Pistons newcomer Bojan Bogdanovic, 33, is said to be seeking a new multi-year deal. Given the growing need for the Pistons to keep Bogdanovic for the entire season, or the growing need to present a stronger offer than Utah has received in recent weeks, it’s time to move him out before the February trade deadline. I don’t know yet if I will transfer. Rumor has it the Pistons want to be the first to see if they have enough rosters registered to start an unexpected run in play-in slots… Eastern Conference more serious than usual even does not exactly encourage such optimism.
Bogdanovic is still a good player, posting 18.1 points on 39% of his 3-point shots last season. However, most teams would be hesitant to sign a long-term contract with him as he will turn 34 in his April.
He also explains why, as rumored, Bogdanovic wasn’t disappointed heading to the Lakers or the Phoenix Suns when questioned at Pistons training camp. I already knew I wouldn’t go.
Clearly, the Utah Jazz are just starting to rebuild, so they’re not interested in offering Bogdanovic a new contract, nor are they willing to bring an unfortunate player to training camp just a few days away. did.
At his age, his salary was $19.3 million this season, and Bogdanovic wanted an extension, which limited Ainge’s options. Detroit’s offer back-up his center and his 4th point his guard was probably the best he could find. Kelly Olynyk used to play for the Ainge in Boston, so I hold him in higher esteem than most NBA executives.
By the way, it’s totally fine that Bogdanovic wants a contract extension. He probably sees this as his last big contract.He’s playing well.Who wants to be 34 in the free agency market?(Ask a 33-year-old) Blake Griffin)?
Will the Detroit Pistons give Bojan Bogdanovic a contract extension? The answer may surprise you
When Pistons fans found out about this piece of information, their first reaction might have been, “Well, we’re not going to give a player who’s about to turn 34 a contract extension.”
Detroit is at the center of a major youth movement with 10 players under the age of 24. Why would they want someone old enough to be Kevin Garnett’s teammate?The Pistons went 23-59 last season, so Bogdanovic is the last in his lineup to win the championship. It’s not a piece of
But there are three things you should be aware of:
- General Manager Troy Weaver has always said he wants a veteran on the team. If Detroit is turning into a good team, it makes sense that he wants a good veteran.
- to the Pistons huge salary cap space from next season. Like a free space the size of the Grand Canyon. Even if Bogdanovic gets a reasonable deal, say he’s $40 million in three years, a partial team in his third year, and his options for Detroit’s future caps, it’s not going to ruin his space. There is none.
- With the trade deadline looming in February, competing teams could be hungry for talent, and Bogdanovic’s salary could be cut by then. Weaver may be able to flip Bogdanovic for the draft pick, but this is something Ainge couldn’t do right now.
No doubt, Weaver told Bogdanovic’s agent let’s see how the season unfolds. If he looks good and seems to fit in well with Cade Cunningham, he might re-sign with Detroit if he’s not asking for exorbitant money.
Since arriving in Detroit, Bogdanovic has been a good teammate, even flying in from Croatia to a Pistons team dinner within 48 hours. He seems like an odd pairing, but everything could be fine for him.
