Check out ESPN's list of all the trades. You'll notice that no Piston is in that list. This is sad, sad news, folks. The fact that the Pistons made no trades is almost unbelievable. With such chaos in that locker-room, Joe Dumars still could not pull the trigger on any deal.
Apparently, Dumars almost sent Hamilton and a protected pick to Cleveland. In return, the Cavs would buy out Hamilton's contract. Yet, Hamilton did not accept Cleveland's buyout terms. So we get to see Hamilton's sulking face for the rest of the season. Yippee!
I guess I can understand Dumars' intentions. He believes that Tayshaun has value with the expiring contract. In his mind, he can get more in return via a sign-and-trade. As for Hamilton, his value over time will actually increase because the dollars remaining contract will get smaller and smaller.
One thing I don't understand, though, is why Dumars didn't deal McGrady. With his improved play this season (and expiring, low-cost contract), I would imagine a contender would drool at the chance to pick him up, possibly in exchange for a 1st rounder. That may seem like a steep price for T-Mac, but the contender pick would be a very low 1st rounder. Those dudes rarely pan out (see: Jason Maxiell). Maybe Dumars actually wants to re-sign T-Mac this offseason. I can't imagine T-Mac would return to this circus.
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