2012-13 Detroit Pistons
Draft Grades, Needs, Free Agents, Season Preview
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Detroit Pistons
2011-12: 25-41, 10th in Eastern Conference
2012-13 Predicted Conference Finish: 10th
2012-13 Projected Depth Chart:
C: Greg Monroe/Andre Drummond/Viacheslav Kravtsov
PF: Jason Maxiell/Jonas Jerebko/Charlie Villanueva
SF: Tayshaun Prince/Corey Maggette/Austin Daye/Kyle Singler/Khris Middleton
SG: Rodney Stuckey/Kim English
PG: Brandon Knight/Will Bynum
Head Coach: Lawrence Frank (2nd season)
Detroit's offseason was:
... fairly uneventful ... and that's okay. The Pistons unloaded the remaining two years and $25.6 million of Ben Gordon for Corey Maggette's expiring deal. It also cost them a future first-round pick, but the trade was a means to an end and creates future cap flexibility; unless they turn Maggette into another veteran who can be pried away from a team looking to dump a large salary.
Andre Drummond was a best available player pick with the ninth-overall selection though he is a project in terms of his development as a complete, well-rounded player. Other than that, Detroit was relatively quiet this summer which puts its talent level in a similar position as it was a year ago.
2012-2013 will be a success if:
... the Pistons can sneak into the playoffs. Somebody will have to step up alongside Monroe inside for that to happen though. Drummond would be the ideal candidate, but he is probably at least a year or two away from becoming a steady contributor. Maxiell isn't the answer inside, and Villanueva will have to play himself out of the doghouse.
The backcourt depth is a concern, but Brandon Knight's showed plenty of promise during his rookie campaign and allowed Rodney Stuckey to slide over to his more natural two guard position. Rebounding and scoring were areas of concern a year ago and that doesn't figure to improve too much this year, which makes a trip to the postseason appear unlikely.
2012-2013 will be a disappointment if:
... Dumars gets itchy and makes a dumb move before the trade deadline. With several expiring contracts, the Pistons could grow impatient with their retooling effort and try to swing a deal for an experienced player. The franchise has done a solid job of adding young talent and letting expiring deals run out. While it might be tempting to make a postseason push, Detroit needs to remain the course.
Looking Ahead to Next Summer:
Maggette, Maxiell, and Will Bynum come off the books as does Hamilton, meaning the Pistons will clear out around $24 million in cap space. Throw in Austin Daye, who in no way deserves having his qualifying offer extended, and that jumps to $27 million. I am not sure any marquee free agent will want to come to Detroit next summer, but the Pistons have the option to pursue some needed upgraded talent as long as it doesn't go to waste like it did during the Gordon/Villanueva offseason.
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Detroit Pistons
2011-12: 25-41, 10th in Eastern Conference
2012-13 Predicted Conference Finish: 10th
2012-13 Projected Depth Chart:
C: Greg Monroe/Andre Drummond/Viacheslav Kravtsov
PF: Jason Maxiell/Jonas Jerebko/Charlie Villanueva
SF: Tayshaun Prince/Corey Maggette/Austin Daye/Kyle Singler/Khris Middleton
SG: Rodney Stuckey/Kim English
PG: Brandon Knight/Will Bynum
Head Coach: Lawrence Frank (2nd season)
Detroit's offseason was:
... fairly uneventful ... and that's okay. The Pistons unloaded the remaining two years and $25.6 million of Ben Gordon for Corey Maggette's expiring deal. It also cost them a future first-round pick, but the trade was a means to an end and creates future cap flexibility; unless they turn Maggette into another veteran who can be pried away from a team looking to dump a large salary.
Andre Drummond was a best available player pick with the ninth-overall selection though he is a project in terms of his development as a complete, well-rounded player. Other than that, Detroit was relatively quiet this summer which puts its talent level in a similar position as it was a year ago.
2012-2013 will be a success if:
... the Pistons can sneak into the playoffs. Somebody will have to step up alongside Monroe inside for that to happen though. Drummond would be the ideal candidate, but he is probably at least a year or two away from becoming a steady contributor. Maxiell isn't the answer inside, and Villanueva will have to play himself out of the doghouse.
The backcourt depth is a concern, but Brandon Knight's showed plenty of promise during his rookie campaign and allowed Rodney Stuckey to slide over to his more natural two guard position. Rebounding and scoring were areas of concern a year ago and that doesn't figure to improve too much this year, which makes a trip to the postseason appear unlikely.
2012-2013 will be a disappointment if:
... Dumars gets itchy and makes a dumb move before the trade deadline. With several expiring contracts, the Pistons could grow impatient with their retooling effort and try to swing a deal for an experienced player. The franchise has done a solid job of adding young talent and letting expiring deals run out. While it might be tempting to make a postseason push, Detroit needs to remain the course.
Looking Ahead to Next Summer:
Maggette, Maxiell, and Will Bynum come off the books as does Hamilton, meaning the Pistons will clear out around $24 million in cap space. Throw in Austin Daye, who in no way deserves having his qualifying offer extended, and that jumps to $27 million. I am not sure any marquee free agent will want to come to Detroit next summer, but the Pistons have the option to pursue some needed upgraded talent as long as it doesn't go to waste like it did during the Gordon/Villanueva offseason.
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CYnthia
12-03-2012
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The following NBA teams need to be ccteraotnd:Orlando MagicLA ClippersNew Jersey NetsToronto RaptorsMemphis GrizzliesCharlotte BobcatsThat would take it down to 24 teams, so you'd have four divisions of six. I think that's perfect.
fag
10-30-2012
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Bill
10-30-2012
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Im a gay fa g
Bill
07-01-2012
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Poor Chris.
He must live in that craphole.
Chris
06-29-2012
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Bill........shut up.
Bill
06-29-2012
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This franchise should just fold.
Monroe and Knight will leave ASAP. Besides, who would want to play in that craphole of a city?
HiMyNameIs
06-29-2012
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Why does everyone act like if Drummond doesnt reach his full potential he will be a complete bust? Just off his size strength wing span and athletisizm he will stick around in the league for years to come. His floor is probably somewhere around DeAndrea Jordan not Kwama Brown(and even Browns managed to stick around the league for along time) The kid should be going into his freshman season as he finished high school in 3 yrs, if he had stayed the course im bettin he'd be a top3 pick next yr
DaBone Wash DC
06-26-2012
09:54 pm
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How in the heck does drafting a 6'3"' SG make up for not getting a big man in the 1st round? Did I miss something?
Jay
06-11-2012
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I think Sullinger would be a nice addition to this team.
Natedogreat ggibbyuvycyj15
06-10-2012
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If Sumars were smart he would take Moultrie in a heart beat. big, long, strong with a great shot. then in the second take henry sims of GT and either Will Buford or Jared Cunningham. Either tose two or trade both and Daye for a late first rounder like Indiana and draft Royce White, then trade Prince for another late pick like GS and draft a shooting guard like Evan Fournier or Draymond as bench help like Harden is for OKC.
gregory bishop
06-06-2012
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Tyler Zeller @ # 9 in the draft provides some stability to the interior. Best scenario = Houston wants Zeller and will trade up for him. Detroit already has Houston's second round pick[#44} this year. Could they get both of Houston's first rounders in a trade if they gave back H's second rounder or Detroit's second pick[#39]? If so take Evan fournier with that #16 pick for when Villanueva and Gordon drop off the roster.
Tim
06-01-2012
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Trade Charlie V to the Bucks for Beno Udrih and Jon Brockman, makes sense cap wise and once Charlie V moves teams he'll magically become amazing because thats what happens in Detroit
Tim
06-01-2012
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take Henson or Zeller with the 1st round pick, Jae Crowder with the first second who would fill the slasher need and get rid of Charlie V no matter what, Gordon is atleast still serviceable
Dryer Sheet
05-29-2012
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mE, you're clearly not a Jazz fan are you? Why would anyone give up anything of significance for 3 terrible players/contracts?
mE
05-23-2012
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Proposed Trade:
Detroit trades - Charlie Villanoodle, Ben Gordon, Austin Daye and 1st round pick to Utah for: Derrick Favors and Raja Bell Ok... |
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