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What will Stan Van Gundy do with the remaining Pistons’ roster spots?

By Lennie King

Apr 22, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 23, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Terrence Jones

Terrence Jones could be a very solid pick up for any teams out there looking for a stretch four. The two-year Kentucky wildcat has spent his four years in the NBA with the Houston Rockets but has seen his form dip the past two seasons. The main reason behind this has been due to an array of unique injuries. In the 2014-15 season Jones missed 41 games due to nerve inflammation in his left leg. He later missed six more games due to a partially collapsed lung. Not your typical type of injury.

Along with the injuries, Jones was in competition for playing time with promising Rockets big man Clint Capela, a player the Pistons are unfortunately still paying in Josh Smith, and Donatas Motiejunas, whom the Pistons rescinded a trade for earlier this year. A lot of talent to free up minutes for.

When healthy and getting regular time on the court, Jones is very productive. His best season came in his sophmore year, averaging 12.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks to go along with 54 percent shooting from the field. He’s a career 31 percent three-point shooter, but has proven in numerous games he can catch fire from outside.

Still just 24 years of age, the 6-foot-9 power forward will most likely be finding a new home for next season after the Rockets elected to give Motiejunas a qualifying offer as well as signing Ryan Anderson from the New Orleans Pelicans. I’m unsure of what kind of money Jones may be looking at, especially with his form over recent years but if Van Gundy wanted to go the low risk high reward route Terrence Jones could be a prime target to join Detroit’s young core.

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