The Detroit Pistons offseason moves are likely over (sorry to those Pistons fans that had high hopes for Kyrie Irving). Now that the dust has settled let’s take a look at the best move that they made this offseason.
The Detroit Pistons 2017-18 roster is probably going to stand as-is, at least for the next few months.
Let’s take a look at the moves they made this offseason, and which one of those moves was their best.
Additions:
Avery Bradley (traded for)
Langston Galloway (signed)
Luke Kennard (drafted)
Subtractions:
Marcus Morris (traded away)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Pistons’ renounced rights, and walked in FA)
Darrun Hilliard (traded)
When the Pistons signed Langston Galloway, that spelled the end for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s time in Detroit.
Luckily, the Boston Celtics and Gordon Hayward had agreed in principle to join forces, which meant that the Celtics needed to clear some cap space to welcome Hayward in.
That paved the way for Stan Van Gundy to acquire Avery Bradley. (I totally think the Hayward signing bailed out Van Gundy, as an aside).
In acquiring Bradley, the Pistons not only upgraded the shooting guard position (at least, temporarily), but they also traded Marcus Morris, which in turn, created an opportunity for Stanley Johnson to get significant playing time.
The risks of this move is evident. Will Bradly sign long-term, when the Pistons could have locked up Caldwell-Pope? Will Johnson be able to handle starter minutes left from Morris?
While the risks are substantial, they were also necessary moves, as they have a chance to make the Pistons significantly better next season.
Considering how bad the Pistons were last season, and how far away they are from competing, I don’t mind rolling the dice.
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What was the Piston move this offseason, in your opinion?