The NBA free agency period has seen significant activity, particularly for the Detroit Pistons, who are looking to build on their impressive last season where they transformed from the NBA's worst team to a playoff contender as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. However, the Pistons have faced challenges in the early stages of free agency, losing key players Dennis Schroder to the Sacramento Kings and Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Denver Nuggets.

Despite these setbacks, Detroit has made some noteworthy moves, including re-signing Paul Reed and adding Caris LeVert to their roster. The Pistons have also successfully secured sharpshooter Duncan Robinson from the Miami Heat via a sign-and-trade, sending Simone Fontecchio in return. Robinson's ability to score—averaging 11.0 points per game last season with impressive shooting percentages—should bolster Detroit's depth, especially in three-point shooting, as they aim to capitalize on the weakened competition in the Eastern Conference.