Malik Beasley’s absence from the Pistons roster next season was certainly an unexpected development in the offseason. The team was reportedly ready to offer him a 3-year deal after his historic shooting last season, when he set an NBA record for 3s off the bench in a season, before reports about a gambling probe came out just before free agency started. The Pistons had to pivot quickly, but may have found the perfect replacement when it comes to drawing the attention of a defense.
Duncan Robinson and Malik Beasley are similar in one key metric
The Pistons ended up acquiring Duncan Robinson in a sign-and-trade to fill the sharp shooting void.