Keeping Up With Tony Mitchell

[cl_1_2008]

I try to watch every Pistons game, just in case Tony gets some run. I know not everyone here has NBA League Pass or the time to actually watch. But NBA.com added a feature last week with interactive box scores, so you can go watch highlights.

http://stats.nba.com/gameDetail.html?GameID=0021300315

There's a link to last nights game. If you'd like to see the 4 points he scored, just click the 4 under points. If you'd like to watch the 4 rebounds or the 1 block, then click them. NBA.com is doing a fantastic job of making everything more accessible to the fans, so I just thought I'd share this with you guys so you can keep up with his progress. I expect him to get a little more playing time as the season goes on, but as of now, he's relegated to mop up duty. Just thought I'd share this with everyone.

[CMJ]

Thanks...I've followed Pistons box scores religiously this season.

[cl_1_2008]

The Pistons have been atrocious with Josh Smith, Greg Monroe, and Andre Drummond on the floor together this season, because of spacing issues on offense. Because of this, I would very surprised if they don't trade Monroe before the deadline. They just signed Smith, and they're not trading Drummond because he's already a top 5 or so center at age 20, and he's not even close to the player that he could become. So that leaves Monroe. Once they trade Monroe, I think you might see Tony get a little more playing time. I'm not sure he'll get meaningful playing time until then barring injury. Villanueva comes off the books this summer and won't be back, and Jerebko has a player option that he'll probably decline so he can get a long-term deal. That's 2 guys that are taking PT from Tony. Depending on the offseason moves they make, Tony could be a rotation guy next year. It will be interesting to watch.