Detroit Pistons Free Agency Rumors and Possibilities: July 1, 2009

The Pistons will not, for any reason, combine Rip and Tay in a deal for Chris Bosh. The combined contracts are much more than Bosh’s and would be too much to take on if your Toronto unless you throw in additional players. On the Pistons' end, the deal doesn’t make sense because Bosh would have to sign an extension, something that isn’t guaranteed. Giving up two quality players for one year with a another quality guy just isn’t equal. On an interesting note, the Pistons could move Rip and a draft pick to make a deal work. They would have to bring back Bosh and a bench player with a slightly high contract; that would free Toronto up with a little over $5 million in cap space. Toronto would get some stability on the offensive end with Rip, a mid-level free agent, and a draft pick for Bosh’s one year deal. The Pistons would be better this year and have Bosh’s expiring contract for next year’s free agency class. If I’m Joe Dumars, I would be ... (link)