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5 roster moves the Detroit Pistons need to make this offseason

By Matthew Hallett

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 25: From left, Frank Jackson #5, Braxton Key #8. Jamorko Pickett #24, Rodney McGruder #17, Cade Cunningham #2, Isaiah Stewart #28 and Jerami Grant #9 of the Detroit Pistons huddle before the game against the Washington Wizards at Little Caesars Arena on March 25, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 25: From left, Frank Jackson #5, Braxton Key #8. Jamorko Pickett #24, Rodney McGruder #17, Cade Cunningham #2, Isaiah Stewart #28 and Jerami Grant #9 of the Detroit Pistons huddle before the game against the Washington Wizards at Little Caesars Arena on March 25, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /
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Apr 8, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Roster moves the Detroit Pistons need to make this offseason: 4. Pick up Saddiq Bey’s team option

One of the joys of a rebuilding team is they have a lot of young players who are low-cost with team options. This means that the team is able to assess their players over time and see what they can produce. Teams who are down the standings are not paying any tax while they are losing.

Saddiq Bey is a perfect example of a player who a team can take a long shot on and see what he is able to produce. In his first two seasons, Bey has shown what a player who was taken with the 19th pick is capable of producing, and towards the end of this season, that was something special.

During a 14-point victory over the Orlando Magic, Bey dropped 51 points in an incredible offensive display. He was incredibly efficient going 17-of-27 from the floor, 10-of-14 from deep, and 7-of-10 from the free-throw line.

Given the amount of talent that the Pistons are stock-piling during the rebuild period, having a player with the ability to heat up and score in bunches like Bey is going to be huge for this team. As he continues to develop, Bey is going to be a key piece for Detroit.

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