Analyzing the Detroit Pistons capabilities financially

The Detroit Pistons must get a top four pick in this year’s NBA lottery to retain its first round draft pick. Whether that happens or not, the Pistons have some heavy-hitting contracts that could cost the team more future assets, if the team wants to clear space.

The Detroit Pistons have a multitude of problems.

1. The team stinks

2. it’s highest paid players are often not on the court or haven’t played to expectations

3. The Pistons likely will be without its first round pick this year.

This article is about problem 2., the team’s highest paid players, which are either not playing, injured and not playing, or have not lived up to their contract.

Let’s take a look at the Pistons salary situation…