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The Detroit Pistons Offseason Recap

By Ash Vanclay

AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 24: A general view before Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons during the 2016 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2016 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 24: A general view before Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons during the 2016 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2016 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Detroit Pistons avoided blockbuster moves. However they were able to capitalize on other teams involved in those moves. Let’s recap what they did.

The Detroit Pistons had a relatively quiet offseason, not getting involved in any of the blockbuster moves. However what they did do is capitalize on other teams that were involved in those big moves. The Pistons did make some moves, and did get better and improve their squad. Let’s recap the moves that they did make.

Players In:

Players Out:

  • Aron Baynes – Declined his player option and eventually signed with the Boston Celtics
  • Darrun Hilliard – Traded to the Houston Rockets for Cash Considerations. He was eventually waived and recently signed a Two-Way contract with the San Antonio Spurs
  • Michael Gbinije – Waived. Recently signed with the Golden State Warriors
  • Marcus Morris – Traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Bradley and a second round pick
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – Renounced his rights. Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers to a 1 year, $18 million contract

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The Detroit Pistons quietly became a better team. Arguably their biggest improvement was their bench. Avery Bradley will come in and easily become their best defender, and in my opinion is now their best player. Regardless of how the offseason played out (luck in escaping the hard caps wrath) if we look at the end result all Detroit Pistons fans should be happy. The team got better, more talented, and with continued internal development which we have  spoken about at length, then this team should do alright.

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