The Detroit Pistons are still not done, as the Jalen Duren saga remains unresolved. But most of their offseason business has been taken care of, and we have a good idea of what the roster will look like next season.
It wasn't the splashy offseason some Pistons fans were hoping for, but Detroit will still start next season as one of the favorites in the East. The relatively quiet offseason may have upset the fanbase, but it was excellent news for some of the members of the team. Let's take a look at who will benefit the most from the Pistons' moves this summer.
John Collins
Just as the LA Clippers kick-started a new era by trading Kawhi Leonard, John Collins was able to get himself on a title contender. After missing the playoffs for three straight seasons, the veteran power forward will be back in the postseason with the Pistons.
Collins also has no competition for a starting spot. He is the only true power forward on the team and will play a big role regardless of what happens elsewhere in the rotation. Plus, he now has Cade Cunningham as his pick-and-roll partner, which should give his scoring efficiency and volume a boost.
Paul Reed
After being the most overqualified third-string center in the league, Reed will finally have a large role in the rotation. Isaiah Stewart's departure likely means that Reed will play around 20 minutes per game, only for the second time in his career. He will be Jalen Duren's primary backup and should get minutes next to him in two-big lineups.
This is an ideal scenario for the 27-year-old entering the final year of his contract. If he can continue the momentum he built during Detroit's playoff run, Reed will generate a ton of attention next summer and land a big payday.
Ron Holland
Despite failing to take a step forward in his second season and falling out of the rotation, Holland has held onto his job so far. He was considered a trade candidate all summer, but has been able to survive the speculation. Now, he is entering his third year in the league with a clear rotation role.
The shooting the Pistons added this offseason should benefit Holland. He still needs to become a much better offensive player, to be sure, but he will at least have space to work with now. Playing next to Ausar Thompson and a center will still be difficult for spacing reasons, but Holland will continue to have a clear path to playing time.
Holland will be on a short leash. If he isn't able to show more until the trade deadline, the trade buzz surrounding him will be louder than ever. Until then, however, he will have a chance to prove his worth to the team.
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