Pistons: Who will be Troy Weaver’s next reclamation project?

Who will the Pistons probably stay away from?

If there are players that Weaver clearly covets in these classes, there are likely players he wants nothing to do with as well. Players like T.J. Leaf and D.J. Wilson are probably out of his scope of interest if for no other reason than because they were never considered elite and Wilson, in particular, was a pretty major reach in that draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.

Malik Monk of the Charlotte Hornets could fit the bill of a Weaver-style reclamation, although he seems to prefer these prospects be at least pesky on defense (which Jackson and, surprisingly enough, Smith both are), and Monk doesn’t seem to have that element to his game.

It’s worth noting that Weaver doesn’t covet ALL 2017 draft picks, because one of his first moves was to get rid of Luke Kennard, the 12th pick in that draft. Kennard doesn’t fit the distressed-asset archetype, though, and he was in line for an extension. Not exactly the kind of buy-low proposition that Jackson and Smith have provided so far.

While a player like Monk might not be Weaver’s ideal match, he might still get a shot if the Pistons can get a deal for him in free agency next season. We don’t know what the Hornets plan looks like for him, but don’t rule that out either.