The Detroit Pistons waived former Marquette guard Dwight Buycks Saturday.
The former Golden Eagle averaged 7.4 points and two assists per game in just 29 games last season. Detroit had a disappointing season in 2017-’18, finishing with a 39-43 record.
The Pistons recently hired NBA Coach of the Year Dwane Casey and signed free agent Jose Calderon as well, putting Buycks’ time with Detroit to an end. Michael Scotto of The Athletic first reported the Pistons’ intentions to release him Thursday.
Detroit would have owed the third-year guard $1.56 million in 2018-’19 if the Pistons kept him on the roster through Sept.