Biggest Losers of NBA Free Agency: Detroit Pistons


Biggest Losers of NBA Free Agency: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons ended 13th in the Eastern Conference in 2019-20

Before the NBA offseason began, Detroit Pistons started in the most efficient way by hiring a new General Manager, Troy Weaver. After that the Pistons made some great acquisitions in the NBA Draft by capturing Killian HayesIsaiah Stewart, and Saddiq Bey. But failed to capitilise on making a good roster apart from these players. Pistons ended at the 13th spot in the Eastern Conference previous season and were looking for a rebuild clearly. 

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Their pursuit for the bigs didn’t end there as they splurged to sign Jerami Grant on a three-year deal worth $60 million. While Grant is a quality addition, it makes little sense. Their best player, Blake Griffin, plays in the same position as Grant, and so does their rookie Stewart. 

Detroit Pistons looking for a top finish in the 2020-21 season 

The Pistons also traded to bring in yet another center in Dewayne Dedmon, but they waived him soon after bringing him. Last season, the Knicks were on a big man pursuit, and this time it was the Pistons. 

The Pistons had traded for an experienced veteran in Trevor Ariza, before sending him away to bring a third point guard for the team in Delon Wright. They already had Derrick Rose, and they also drafted Killian Hayes, and this could block another rookie’s development path. 

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Having said that, for a team with the third-most cap space entering FA, it was a heavily disappointing showing from them, which makes them one of the biggest losers of the 2020 Free Agency. As the 2020-21 season starts from December 22, let’s see how the Pistons perform in their preseason games. Undoubtedly a lot of eyes will be on their youngsters. 

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