The Pistons were the victims of the new lottery odds. Despite finishing with the league’s worst record (17-65), the Pistons fell all the way down to fifth in a year a potential franchise altering player or two were available. We’d be talking about this team in a different light had they managed to land Victor Wembanyama or Scoot Henderson to play alongside Cade Cunningham. Instead, this team did very little to change both their short term and long term outlook.
Detroit Pistons (Over/Under 28.5 Wins)
Key Additions- Ausar Thompson, Joe Harris
Key Losses- Saddiq Bey
The 2023 NBA Draft may be the ultimate sliding doors moment for the Pistons.