Detroit Pistons: 5 potential offseason targets from the Raptors

Detroit Pistons: 2 veteran free agents from the Toronto Raptors

The Pistons definitely need to add a veteran and if that guy could play defense, even better. Here are two guys who could be fits if the price is right.

Thaddeus Young: Unrestricted free agent

The versatile veteran was one of the hottest trade assets at the deadline last season, but the 33-year-old’s numbers and minutes took a nose dive this season.

Young is one of those guys who could probably help any team, as he is a versatile and tough defender who can make plays and shoot a little (he hit 39 percent from 3-point range for the Raptors in 26 games).

If he were on a minimum deal I’d love him as a bench veteran who could help mentor the young guys and give the Detroit Pistons some toughness off the bench. But he’s likely to join a ready-made contender, not a rebuilding team at this stage in his career.

Chris Boucher: Unrestricted free agent

Boucher is another guy who would have made more sense for the Detroit Pistons a few years ago, but he has seemingly regressed after putting up career numbers last season. At his best, Boucher is a rim protector (Detroit needs one) and a big who can stretch the floor, as he shot 38 percent on nearly four attempts per game just last season.

But he only shot 29 percent from 3-point range this season and also saw his minutes and blocks go down as well. If Boucher wanted to be a third center on a minimum deal, then I’d be all for it, as he does have some skills the Detroit Pistons need, but he’s likely to get more and Detroit isn’t in a position to shell out for a guy like him, as he’s not really going to move the needle.