(Photo: Frank Franklin II, Associated Press)
Las Vegas — The Pistons were going to make some changes to the roster. That much was clear after a 41-41 finish last season and a first-round sweep from the playoffs.
With several players becoming unrestricted free agents, the need to get more scoring from the second unit and potentially to upgrade the starting group were priorities but entering free agency over the salary cap and little maneuverability limited what the front office, led by senior adviser Ed Stefanski, could do.
Adding point guards Derrick Rose and Tim Frazier in the first 24 hours signaled that the Pistons prioritized that position.