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5 Roster Moves The Detroit Pistons Need To Make

By Matthew Hallett

Mar 11, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) shoots the ball against Charlotte Hornets center Al Jeffereson (25) in the first half at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) shoots the ball against Charlotte Hornets center Al Jeffereson (25) in the first half at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (3) is defended by New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (3) is defended by New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Sign A Short-Term Forward

Until Detroit’s plethora of young forwards are ready to take the next step in the NBA, the team needs to sign some experience for the bench who know how to be successful. Detroit also wants players who do not take second best as OK.

Reggie Bullock has only had three years in the league, Stanley Johnson just finished his rookie year. New draftee Henry Ellenson will take some time to adapt to the league, especially with his defense.

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I would look at signing players like Udonis Haslem, currently playing for the Miami Heat.

My guess is that he is going to be squeezed out of Miami with the max contract that is going to have to be offered to Hassan Whiteside and will either be looking for a minimum contract with the Heat or possibly more playing time with another team.

Haslem has been part of a winning culture with Miami and bringing this sort of player to Detroit to teach the younger Pistons how to win would be a smart move.

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The other player who I think should be part of any team is Matt Barnes of the Memphis Grizzlies. I love his no excuse, hard nose sort of play. He takes no prisoners and plays like it is going to be his last game. If any of this rubs off on the younger players, Detroit basketball will only benefit.

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