The Detroit Pistons won’t play again until next Thursday, so will have some time to regroup, practice and prepare for the stretch run of another disappointing season.
Fans are expecting results next season, so this will arguably be the most important offseason of Troy Weaver’s career in Detroit, as the team tries to pivot from tanker to competitor.
With only 23 games left in the season, there is not much time to acclimate James Wiseman and to try out players and combinations that will hopefully be a part of Detroit’s resurgence next season.
Before that time comes, the Detroit Pistons will have to use the rest of the season to answer some vital questions that will define their immediate future.
Detroit Pistons: Will Dwane Casey be coaching this team next season?
There is no doubt that the Detroit Pistons need to acquire more elite talent as well as some quality veterans who complement the young players they already have.
But one of the most important questions is who will be leading that group? Casey’s tenure with the Pistons has never been defined by wins and losses, as he was never really given a competitive roster.
Casey is not solely to blame for the team’s performance as some fans would have you believe, but the lack of progress this season, especially defensively, has been disappointing.
The Detroit Pistons may benefit from a new voice in the huddle and there are several viable candidates out there with track records of improving young teams and their defense.
This should be the first decision Weaver makes, as he needs to give the new coach (if there is one) time with his players in the offseason as well as some insight and input into the draft and free agency.
If Dwane Casey is to be fired or moved into a front office position, we should know soon after the season is over.