Detroit — The Pistons have had their share of injuries that hurt their seasons. Just recently, Blake Griffin, Reggie Jackson and Derrick Rose have had major injuries that have derailed the Pistons’ outlook and made them start thinking about future seasons earlier than they wanted.
Even last season, their first-round pick, Killian Hayes, had a hip injury keep him out for three months, which seemed to deflate their expectations for developing their young core.
To a lesser degree, it’s happening again — before the season even gets off to a start. The first days of training camp have brought a slew of sprained ankles to some key rotation players: Cade Cunningham, Hayes and Frank Jackson.