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2022 Detroit Pistons Regular Season Overview

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Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	15th Eastern Conference
WinsWins	17
LossesLosses	65
PPGPoints Per Game	110.3
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	118.5
RPGRebounds Per Game	42.4
APGAssists Per Game	23
Head CoachHead Coach	Dwane Casey

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Stanley Umude

DET Shooting Guard

According to Spotrac’s Keith Smith, the Pistons have signed Stanley Umude to an Exhibit 10 contract.

The Exhibit 10 contract simply guarantees Umude a spot in training camp. Given the number of young guards on the roster, he faces a difficult fight to be with the team when Opening Night rolls around. Umude was waived by the Pistons at the end of training camp last October, going on to appear in 25 games for the team’s G League affiliate. That’s likely to be his fate this time around as well.
Zavier Simpson

DET Point Guard #8

Zavier Simpson signed a one-year contract with the Pistons on Tuesday.

Detroit already has plenty of depth at point guard, but they added another one with Simpson, who played at the University of Michigan. He may spend more time in the G-League than with the Pistons, which means he won’t impact fantasy basketball.
Killian Hayes

DET Point Guard #7

According to Marc Stein, the Pistons recently engaged the Mavericks in trade talks surrounding Killian Hayes.

While multiple teams, including Dallas, have expressed interest in Bojan Bogdanovic, the Pistons have no interest in moving the veteran forward. However, there is a reported desire to move on from Hayes, the seventh overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, who hasn’t panned out. According to Stein, the Mavericks had no interest in Hayes, which is understandable given the presence of Jaden Hardy (not to mention Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving). As for Detroit, moving Hayes would help clear up a logjam on the perimeter. In addition to having Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, the Pistons used a first-round pick on Marcus Sasser and acquired Monte Morris from the Wizards.
Marcus Sasser

DET Point Guard #25

Marcus Sasser shot 16-of-25 from the field and 3-of-3 from the foul line in Sunday’s 100-85 win over the Pacers, scoring 40 points with three rebounds, five assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers in 29 minutes.

While both the Pistons and Pacers had multiple players on the sideline in street clothes for Sunday’s summer league finale, that was not the case for Sasser. And the first-round pick took full advantage of the increased usage, going off for 40 points on 64% shooting from the field. Given the state of the Pistons’ roster with Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey being the starting guards, Sasser isn’t going to be in this position very often when the regular season begins. That said, give the rookie credit for what was a special performance Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas.
Ausar Thompson

DET Shooting Guard #9

Ausar Thompson shot 6-of-12 from the field and 4-of-6 from the foul line in Friday’s 79-73 win over the Spurs, recording a line of 18 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 29 minutes.

Thompson’s had a good week in Las Vegas, and he produced one of the highlights of the summer with his putback dunk over Spurs big Dominick Barlow. The fifth overall pick in last month’s draft, Thompson has been especially active on the glass and defensively, which is a great sign regarding his fantasy potential. If Thompson can earn a place in the Pistons’ starting lineup in training camp, he could be one of the better rookies in fantasy basketball. Fellow rookie Malcolm Cazalon added 16 points, four rebounds, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 23 minutes.
Marcus Sasser

DET Point Guard #25

Marcus Sasser finished Wednesday’s 94-90 win over the Raptors with a line of 15 points (5-of-15 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 28 minutes.

One of the Pistons’ two first-round picks in last month’s draft, Sasser was one of the players who benefitted from the decision to sit Jaden Ivey for the remainder of Summer League. While the rookie out of Houston had a tough night from three, going 1-of-8, his seven assists were countered by just two turnovers. Ivey and Cade Cunningham are firmly entrenched as starters, which limits Sasser’s fantasy potential as a rookie. If anything, he’ll likely be competing with Killian Hayes for a spot in Monty Williams’ rotation when training camp begins.
Ausar Thompson

DET Shooting Guard #9

Ausar Thompson played 30 minutes in Wednesday’s 94-90 win over the Raptors, scoring 17 points (7-of-14 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs) with nine rebounds, three assists, four steals, two blocks, and one 3-pointer.

With Jaden Ivey among the Pistons players put on ice for the remainder of Summer League, Thompson had the ball in his hands quite often Wednesday evening. The rookie did post a full stat line and finish one rebound shy of a double-double, and the defensive contributions (which have been a strength of Thompson’s throughout Summer League) were what fantasy managers and Pistons coaches alike want to see. However, Thompson was also responsible for seven turnovers, and that’s clearly something he’ll need to clean up for future games. But overall, this was a good game for Thompson, who should compete for the right to start alongside Ivey and Cade Cunningham when training camp begins.
Bojan Bogdanovic

DET Small Forward #44

On a recent episode of his show “Howdy Partners,” Tim MacMahon said that the Mavericks are interested in trading for Bojan Bogdanovic.

Uncle Bogey had a renaissance in Motor City last season, and the three-point specialist would be a welcomed addition to a team sporting one of the worst supporting casts in the Association. Dallas missed the playoffs last season, and surrounding Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving with shooters should be a top priority this off-season.
Isaiah Stewart

DET Center #28

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Isaiah Stewart has agreed to a four-year extension worth $64 million.

Beef Stew is getting paid, with the Pistons addressing his contract before he can hit free agency next summer. Stewart’s new deal will go into effect for the 2024-25 season. After beginning his NBA career at the center position, Stewart made the move over to power forward last season. Limited to 50 games due to injury, he averaged 11.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.7 blocks, and 1.3 3-pointers in 28.3 minutes. Stewart still has some work to do on the 3-point shot, but being granted the freedom to take those shots has improved his value some as a fantasy big man.
Ausar Thompson

DET Shooting Guard #9

Ausar Thompson shot 6-of-13 from the field and scored 12 points to go with eight rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks.

Scoring 12 points on 13 shots isn’t the most efficient scoring night, but Thompson contributed meaningful numbers in half a dozen categories. After posting a 7/9/3/1/3 line in his debut Friday, he looks every bit like a top-5 pick. This Pistons team features a backcourt that includes Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Thompson with Jalen Duren and James Wiseman in the frontcourt. It’s going to be a fun season in Motor City.

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