Detroit Pistons 2026-27 - Ein echter Contender, oder einen Schritt zurück?


Ja, definitiv das bringt schon irgendwie Hoffnung, dass die Pistons endlich den tiefsten Punkt des Rebuilds überschritten haben und es jetzt aufwärts geht.
Bin sehr auf Draft und FA gespannt, das Grundgerüst steht.
 

While Detroit must react to the Rockets’ decision at No. 4, I’m hearing the Pistons will be strongly considering five prospects with their selection if they stay put at No. 5: Amen and Ausar Thompson (Overtime Elite), Cam Whitmore (Villanova), Jarace Walker (Houston) and Taylor Hendricks (Central Florida).

All five of those prospects have worked out with Detroit over the last two weeks, according to multiple league sources who agreed to provide background while not being authorized to speak publicly. Hendricks, in particular, impressed in front of Pistons executives and coaches, most notably with his shooting. The 6-foot-9 forward, has the potential to be an impactful 3-and-D wing for the Pistons immediately upon arriving in the Motor City, assuming he ends up being the pick. There’s room to grow into something more, too, if he can improve his ballhandling and decision-making. The 19-year-old forward with a 7-foot-1 wingspan can defend multiple positions, as well, due to his ability to slide his feet.

Ausar Thompson also has some big supporters in the Pistons’ front office, according to those league sources, and very well could be who Detroit takes in Thursday’s draft. The 20-year-old Ausar is more of a wing than his brother, but both are supreme athletes with good size. In his 2023 NBA Draft Guide, colleague Sam Vecenie wrote that Ausar Thompson reminds him most of Andre Iguodala. I couldn’t agree more. The potential Ausar Thompson has a secondary or tertiary creator for others really drives that home, as do his physical gifts, finishing ability and questionable jump shooting.
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Was ich bis jetzt so gelesen hat, Whitmore hat die meiste Upside - Hendricks wäre der beste Fit - Ausar wäre der beste Glue Guy - nicht einfach. Vielleicht droppt Brandon Miller doch an 5, Problem gelöst. ;)
 


Hmm....
The intel shifted in recent days following Whitmore's workout in Detroit, indicating that the Pistons may look in a different direction, be it trading down or selecting another player such as Walker. Making Monty Williams the highest-paid coach in the NBA unquestionably gives him input on how the roster is built, and the expectation around the league is the Pistons will want to pivot to respectability as quickly as possible. Should Detroit trade down, Jalen Hood-Schifino has come up as a prospect the front office is high on, as well as Gradey Dick, Taylor Hendricks and Cason Wallace. Pistons general manager Troy Weaver showed deft ability maneuvering around the lottery last year to position himself to land two elite prospects in Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, and it's possible he looks to do the same again, possibly with a team such as Utah (who holds the No. 9 and 16 picks). -- Givony
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5. Detroit Pistons​

Ausar Thompson | 6-6 wing | 20 years old | Overtime Elite

Thompson is the name that has made it to my airwaves most in the days leading up to draft week – and that could mean everything or nothing. Thompson has fans in the Pistons’ front office, and he does fill a void on the current roster as an athletic wing. He’s electric in transition and defends at a high level. Like his brother, Ausar processes the game well and has real secondary or tertiary playmaking upside. Defensively, given his length, athleticism and compete level is where the biggest upside lies with Thompson.


The jump shot has a ways to go, I have questions about how his game will translate right away in a half-court setting — his knack for cutting is impressive, though — and projecting Overtime Elite prospects, particularly ones on the older side, like Amen and Ausar are, isn’t easy. However, Thompson has a lot of qualities coveted by Pistons general manager Troy Weaver, and the idea of what Thompson might look like if everything clicks could be too much to pass up for a franchise trying to “restore” through the draft. — James Edwards III
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Ausar war jetzt ehrlicherweise nicht ganz oben auf meiner Tier-List, aber ich hab mich auch nicht mit allen Prospects intensiv auseinander gesetzt.
Jarace, Hendricks, Cam hab auf mich einfach einen interessanteren Eindruck gemacht als die beiden Zwillinge und unterbewusst hab ich vielleicht auch auf einen kleinen Win-Now Trade gehofft…
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Der Junge bekommt daher natürlich eine faire Chance und wie bereits im Draft-Thread geschrieben, hat die Storyline mit den Rockets jetzt noch mehr Potenzial…
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Sasser-Pick bekommt sehr schwankendes Feedback, was ich bisher gelesen habe. Von A+ bis D+ alles dabei - zu ihm selbst kann ich aber noch gar nix sagen. Da heißt es auf jeden Fall erstmal in Troy we Trust…

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According to Marc Stein, the Pistons are expected to make a run at Cameron Johnson when free agency begins next week.​

Johnson, who was acquired by the Nets from Phoenix as part of the Kevin Durant trade, will be a restricted free agent on June 30. Due to his status as one of the better 3-and-D wings who will be on the market, he won't lack suitors. Detroit, which employs Monty Williams (who coached Johnson in Phoenix, of course) as head coach, is expected to make a run at his services. That said, the Nets have made it clear they plan to match any offer Johnson receives. But is there a price that they aren't willing to pay? Johnson would fill a clear need in Detroit, as the rebuilding Pistons have talented options at the guard positions (Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey) and in the post (most notably Jalen Duren).
SOURCE: Marc Stein on Substack
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Man müsste Cam Johnson wohl einen Poole Vertrag vorlegen - 4 Jahre, 128 Mio - damit die Nets ins Schwitzen kommen...aber vom Fit her wäre er perfekt.





War schon etwas verwundert darüber, dass die Pistons einen Guard in Sasser holen und dafür auch noch hochtraden aber als 3&D Guard passt er auch sehr gut neben Cade oder Ivey.
Beide Ausar und Sasser sollten unsere Perimeter Defense wesentlich verbessern.
 
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Could be worse, vor allem wenn man weder Johnson, Grant noch Barnes bekommen kann.

Nächste Saison wird es eh wichtiger sein wie sich Cade, Ivey, Duren, Ausar, Sasser entwickeln - aber mit Bogey, Burks, Harris sollte zumindestens theoretisch genug Shooting und Spacing vorhanden sein. Und mit dem ganzen Capspace 2024 holen die Pistons dann ihren 2nd Star in Jaylen Brown, dann ist die 3&D Rolle auch gefüllt. ;)


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Da hat Monty seinen erfahrenen Backup PG bekommen und Morris ist ein guter. Das dürfte es für Hayes gewesen sein - oder man behält ihn als Defensiv Spezialisten als 3. PG, mal gucken.

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