In two seasons as president/coach, Stan Van Gundy’s preferred method for improving the Pistons roster has been mostly through trades.
It was a risky — and sometimes daunting — proposition to lure free agents to a building franchise that had missed the playoffs for six straight seasons. While that streak has ended, the Pistons still are trying to become a legitimate contender in the East. Mobile users can click here to see the gallery.
The prevailing notion is Van Gundy is content with Reggie Jackson, Tobias Harris and Andre Drummond as anchors in the starting lineup.