Grading the 2019 NBA offseason for all 30 franchises

Detroit Pistons

With one of the most physically imposing frontcourts in the league, what the Detroit Pistons needed to address more than anything else was their perimeter options.

Having ranked just 23rd in 3-point percentage, they would need snipers stationed along the arc to help space the court for the dominating duo of Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond.

A trade to bring in Tony Snell helped address that glaring issue, specifically at the small forward spot. A career 38.2 percent shooter from beyond the arc, the six-year veteran is sure to help stretch defenses with a solid frame that helps him at the defensive end.

Detroit’s other two free-agent signings make less sense given the makeup of the roster.

Derrick Rose is coming off a resurgent season in which he averaged 18.0 points per game, but despite a career-best 37.0 3-point percentage, most opposing defenses would still be content to have him let it fly.

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Power forward Markieff Morris neither shoots from the outside very well — a career 33.8 percent outside shooter — nor defends any position at a high level. He brings a physical toughness around the paint, but that’s not an area Detroit needs to be worried about at this point.

Morris and Rose are sure to improve the 17th highest-scoring bench from a season ago. First-round pick Sekou Doumbouya has potential down the line as a physically imposing athlete.

Ultimately, the Pistons knew what was needed to improve but didn’t act on it. While other teams out East may have taken a step forward, Detroit remains stuck in place.

Grade: C+