Who’s actually on the Detroit Pistons’ roster right now? Live updated list here
On Dec. 1, the Pistons signed Sirvydis to a three-year contract. Killian Hayes -- 2020 first-round draft pick (No. 7 overall)Isaiah Stewart -- 2020 first-round draft pick (No. 16 overall)Saddiq Bey -- 2020 first-round draft pick (No. Delon Wright -- Acquired in 2020 trade with Oklahoma City Thunder Pistons sent Trevor Ariza to Oklahoma CityNOTE: Saben Lee, the team’s 2020 second-round draft pick (No.
Here are 27 moves (trades, draft picks, free agents) Detroit Pistons have made in last month
Troy Weaver has made a flurry of trades, draft picks and free agent signings in his first offseason as Detroit Pistons general manager. Nov. 18: Houston draft pick tradeBefore the start of the draft, the Pistons acquired the No. 16 overall pick and guaranteed the return draft pick will either be worse than No. Nov. 18: Sold 2021 second-round pickWeaver sold a second-round pick to the Rockets for $4.6 million. 19 overall pick, Dzanan Musa, Jaylen Hands, Rodney McGruder, Toronto’s 2021 second-round pick, cash considerations8.
Pistons’ Thon Maker reportedly set to become unrestricted free agent
The Detroit Pistons continue to make changes to the roster under the leadership of general manager Troy Weaver. Now, the team has made another, after it reportedly did not extend a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Thon Maker. The Detroit Pistons aren't extending a qualifying offer to Thon Maker and he'll become an unrestricted free agent, source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020Now, Maker will become an unrestricted free agent at 6 p.m. Friday, when players can begin negotiating with teams. During his time in Detroit, Maker averaged 15 minutes, 4.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.
mlive.comPistons get center Isaiah Stewart with 16th pick
After addressing one pressing need with their first pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons filled another hole on their roster by selecting center Isaiah Stewart at No. Stewart (6-9, 250) averaged 17 points and 8.8 rebounds in 32 games as a freshman at the University of Washington. The Pistons have only one center under contract for 2020-21 -- Justin Patton. They might re-sign Thon Maker as well, but this is a position that needed to be addressed for the future. The Pistons selected point guard Killian Hayes at No.
mlive.comPistons' Thon Maker focused on basketball as free agency looms
After six months away from competitive basketball, Thon Maker is glad to be back. The 7-foot Maker is set to be a restricted free agent when the season concludes. Detroit acquired Maker from the Milwaukee Bucks via a three-team trade that saw Stanley Johnson go to the New Orleans Pelicans. Last season, Maker seemingly began to breakthrough after Detroit dealt Andre Drummond to the Cleveland Cavaliers, signaling the beginning of the team’s restoration. Maker and his cousin Makur Maker and younger brother Matur Maker played over ten one-on-one games a day, worked on drills and lifted weights every day.
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