Pistons: Where DET stands on the third day of NBA free agency
By Duncan Smith
The Detroit Pistons are a couple of days into NBA free agency and their roster for next season is taking shape.
With Cade Cunningham and a new-look squad coming together as the offseason continues, let’s take a look at what the Pistons have done so far and figure out what’s next.
Where the Pistons stand in NBA free agency: Who’s gone?
The Pistons made their first move of the offseason on NBA draft night when they traded Mason Plumlee to the Charlotte Hornets along with the 37th draft pick in exchange for the 57th pick in a salary dump. They also waived Tyler Cook, who was a tremendous feel-good story in the second half of last season for Detroit, and they relinquished Wayne Ellington to the Los Angeles Lakers via free agency.
In addition to these roster moves, they also released Deividas Sirvydis, but he’ll be on their Las Vegas Summer League team so the organization appears to be invested in showcasing him in some way to enable future opportunities.
Among their subtractions initially included Cory Joseph, who ultimately ended up being added back into the flock. Waiving Joseph and then re-signing him into their cap space to a two-year, $10 million contract ended up saving them about $5 million, and he’ll provide depth behind Cade Cunningham and Killian Hayes. Joseph will also likely have reasonable trade value at the NBA trade deadline next season, so he provides some options and flexibility.