The Detroit Pistons are making their stand in light of increasing trade rumors involving veteran forward Bojan Bogdanovic. Despite a poor start to the season and interest from multiple teams, including the New York Knicks, the Pistons have made it clear that they have no intention of trading Bogdanovic.
The 34-year-old Bogdanovic has played in just two games this season because of injuries. But his performance in these appearances has been impressive. Averaging 22 points per game, Bogdanovic has shown his scoring capabilities while also making a major contribution in rebounds and assists.
Detroit has no immediate plans to trade Bojan Bogdanovic, per @IanBegley
“The hope is that a healthy Bogdanovic can help Detroit win some games, according to those people.”
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 7, 2023
Ian Begley from SportsNet New York revealed that the Knicks had discussions with Detroit regarding potential trades involving Bogdanovic. But it looks like there is no deal coming soon. The Pistons, currently struggling with a 2-19 record are focusing on the long-term benefits of having the experienced player, hoping his presence will help them turn around their season.
Bojan Bogdanovic urges the Detroit Pistons to wake up
Recently, Bojan Bogdanovic has taken a direct stance in addressing the Detroit Pistons’ struggles. Like head coach Monty Williams and teammate Isaiah Stewart, Bogdanovic expressed disappointment after the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies defeated them 116-102.
After the game, which was the Pistons’ 18th consecutive loss, Bogdanovic spoke to his teammates in the locker room. He urged each player to look at themselves in the mirror. He stressed the importance of honesty and pride in their play, highlighting the need for personal accountability.
“We’ve got to look at ourselves in the mirror, each of us as players. The truth is there on why we’re playing bad or why we cannot win the game. So, don’t blame it on anyone else. That’s the only message that I can send the guys, and we all know that. But we’ve got to be more honest with ourselves, take a bit more pride because at this point, it’s just bad.” Bogdanovic stated.
The Pistons have not secured a win since their early-season win over the Chicago Bulls. The loss to the Grizzlies was disappointing as the Pistons blew a two-point lead going into the fourth quarter. Memphis then went on a 12-2 run, ending the Pistons’ chances of winning.
Bojan Bogdanovic in his return:
◽️ 22 PTS
◽️ 2 AST
◽️ 1 STL
◽️ 7-15 FG (3-10 3P)
◽️ 5-6 FT (under rated part of his game)His spacing is key, but more importantly he provides a much needed scoring threat to add alongside Cade. pic.twitter.com/qEAJnfkBtE
— Jack Kelly (@jack_kelly_313) December 4, 2023
Bogdanovic’s call for a wake-up is a motivation for the Pistons as they face a tough schedule ahead. His leadership and experience are important for a team that is in urgent need of guidance. As the Pistons go through this difficult time, Bogdanovic is a key player in shaping the team’s mindset and approach.