Pistons

I think Joe Dumars really did try to make a trade, but he could not get decent value in return.  No one seems to want an aging star with concerns they are past their prime.  I think the Pistons starters have a lot of game left, and they are not about to make a trade that makes the team worse in the short term.

I also think you're right, even if they don't make a trade they still shake up the team for next year.  Don't think Curry will let them forget...  he is a bulldog.  If they don't make a trade they will still see Wallace contract expire...  perhaps go after the huge free agent class at the end of next year.  That class includes LeBron James and a few other blockbuster players!

I think Joe D is honestly looking to make a deal. It is still early on the trade front. Most big summer trades occur in late-July or August. All of last seasons starters still have some game and he isn't going to give any of them away.

Even without any trades we still may see changes in who gets what time next season with the bigs. Johnson and Samb may push for more minutes this season. Both have supposedly bulked up. Samb is 7-1 and with some bulk is bonifide center. He has improved faster than the Pistons expected and is the Pistons most wanted big in a trade according to rumors. I don't think McDyess's knees can handle another season of starter's minutes. Sheed lost all interest in playing inside. I wouldn't be surprised if both get there minutes cut next season if they are still on the roster.