The Detroit Pistons have extended a $7.2 million qualifying offer to Marvin Bagley III, making the fourth-year big man a restricted free agent, according to a report from Keith Smith of Spotrac.
The move is largely a formality and much expected after the Pistons traded for the disgruntled and little-used Bagley, a former second overall pick of the Sacramento Kings. Detroit gave up Trey Lyles, Josh Jackson and two second-round picks in the deal. There was zero chance Bagley was returning to the Kings so for the Pistons to give up two even minor assets for him indicated they had a plan in place for Bagley beyond last season.