Detroit Pistons firm on desire to extend Caldwell-Pope and Bullock

The Detroit Pistons relay their desire to extend contracts for both Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Bullock. Money remains biggest factor.

The Detroit Pistons want to retain two of their best shooting guards long-term in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Bullock.

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The biggest hiccup remains money.

Via Detroit Free Press:

"Detroit Pistons president-coach Stan Van Gundy said Wednesday the organization remains in contact with the representatives of swingmen Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Bullock for possible contract extensions.The deadline is Oct. 31. If deals aren’t reached, the two players will be restricted free agents next summer.“We definitely have a desire to get something done with both of them,” Van Gundy said. “I think both agents are clear on that from our side.“It’s a matter of two things — it’s a matter of what they want to do and obviously it’s a matter of money, so that’s where the negotiations are.”The headliner is starting shooting guard Caldwell-Pope, who is entering his fourth season. With lesser players commanding eye-popping salaries, Caldwell-Pope and agents Rich Paul and Mark Termini could decide to test the market next off-season to make sure no money is being left on the table.Bullock is also entering his fourth season.“Both their agents are very clear that we would prefer to get something done,” Van Gundy said. “We like those guys and we would like to extend them.”"

This is a topic that has been talked extensively this offseason.

I’m glad the Pistons are remaining in contact with both player’s agents. When dialog stops, that’s usually where questions begin to arise in regards to long-term standings.

Another favorable sign is that both players would like to stay with Detroit long-term.

To use another euphemism–money talks.

Expecting either player to take a discount if they feel they can get more in the open market than what the Pistons are offering is a bad move for them.

Sure, there’s the school of thought that perhaps they are in the best possible situation for their careers, which would inevitably impact their future contracts, but you can’t look that far into the future as there is too much variance.

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As a Pistons’ fan I want to see a deal get done as soon as possible, assuming the deals are at market value or team-friendly.

As a person, I hope both players can get as much money as they can.

Hopefully the Pistons are able to retain both players.

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