Offseason Report Card: Pistons get two As, four Bs for summer moves

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Ausar Thompson (R) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted fifth overall pick by the Detroit Pistons during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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Full offseason report card and final grade

How does the entire report card look all together? And what is the final grade for the Detroit Pistons’ offseason?

Drafted Ausar Thompson

Grade: A

Traded for Monte Morris

Grade: A

Hired Monty Williams

Grade: B+

Traded for Joe Harris

Grade: B+

Extended Isaiah Stewart

Grade: B

Drafted Marcus Sasser

Grade: B-

Overall Grade

There was real temptation for Detroit to push chips into the middle and try to make the playoffs this season. Perhaps they do try to make a run at the Play-In Tournament, but they didn’t seem to try hard to win right now.

Yet again, it appears that the Pistons chose not to rush things, but at the same time they also added some veteran pieces to help them grow up as a team. Their transition toward maturity as a team wasn’t as loud as the Houston Rockets, but it should help this group grow without sacrificing future cap space.

Monty Williams looks like an excellent choice to run the show, and Ausar Thompson is a special athlete. If Monte Morris and Joe Harris are healthy the offense can take a step forward, while standing pat on the current young core makes sense as they continue to grow. This was an excellent offseason for the Pistons.

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Grade: A-

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