Fansided · Feb 26
Pistons could steal breakout free agent to help solve biggest problem
Feb 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) : Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn ImagesAll season long, the talk around the Detroit Pistons has been about how they need more shooting, and they could address that need in the offseason with restricted free agent Peyton Watson, who is having a breakout season for the Nuggets.
While the Pistons have found success despite their lousy 3-point shooting, there are questions whether that model will hold up in the playoffs. The Pistons don’t need to turn into peak-era Warriors, but it’s hard to argue against the idea that another shooter or two would help MVP-candidate Cade Cunningham.