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By Anne Erickson
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Now that a bunch of offseason changes have happened across the NBA, it's a great time to start looking at what's ahead factoring in the new lineups.
The Detroit Pistons head into the season in a much different position than they were a year ago. After surprising plenty of people by leading the Eastern Conference in wins and making a run to the second round of the playoffs, the expectations are bigger.
Detroit is no longer just trying to build something. Now, the team is ready to really move forward.
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The offseason was relatively low-key, though. The Pistons didn't make a huge splash. They didn't completely reshape the roster. Instead, they focused on smaller moves that fit around the young core that helped them take a major step forward.
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John Collins was brought in to help replace Tobias Harris, who left in free agency. Detroit also added Isaiah Joe through a trade, giving the team another shooter. That might seem like a simple addition, but spacing will continue to be important for a roster built around young players who need room to get to the basket and create plays.
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The biggest storyline, however, remains what the heck happens with Jalen Duren. The young center is still an unsigned restricted free agent, and his future is one of the biggest questions hanging over the roster. Duren remains an important part of Detroit's long-term plans, and getting his situation settled will be a major piece of the puzzle.
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Also, the Pistons are betting on internal growth this season. Players like superstar Cade Cunningham and budding talent Ausar Thompson will be expected to keep improving, while the continued development of Duren could determine how much higher this team can climb. Detroit has already shown it can compete. The next challenge is proving it can handle the pressure that comes with expectations.
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