Pistons Record Last Season: 44-38
Players Added: Jon Leuer, Boban Marjanovic, Ray MacCallum, Ish Smith
Players Lost: Joel Anthony, Steve Blake, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jodie Meeks, Anthony Tolliver
Rookies: Henry Ellenson, Michael Gbinije
Coaching Changes: N/A
2016-2017 Record Prediction: 47-35
Team Ratings: 106.1 ORtg (14th in NBA), 105.5 DRtg (12th in NBA)
Commentary
Underscored by an All-Star and All-NBA season by Andre Drummond, coach Stan Van Gundy led his Pistons to new heights, snapping a six-year playoff drought. Though their season ended with a sweep by the Cavaliers, the Pistons fought hard and kept these games close, showing their promise.