The Detroit Pistons will surely add more offensive firepower this summer. After they struggled to score efficiently against good playoff defenses, the Pistons will make it a priority to address their offensive weaknesses.
Using their draft capital, cap flexibility, and assets, the Pistons will look to acquire solid perimeter creators next to Cade Cunningham. Understandably, a ton of attention has been given to star players who may be on the trade block this summer. GM Trajan Langdon will not leave any stone unturned, but if he strikes out on superstar targets, there may be a sneaky good option in free agency.
Norman Powell may be an ideal free agent target for the Pistons
Norman Powell will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. After his All-Star campaign in his first year in Miami, Powell will be seeking a new deal ahead of his age-33 season.
The veteran shooting guard just had the two best seasons of his career over the last two years. He has been a very efficient scorer over the years, consistently boasting a True Shooting over 60%.
Powell's passing and playmaking leave something to be desired, but he is a very productive offensive player. He can play off the ball thanks to his shooting, but can also create his own shot with the ball in his hands. He is a near 40% shooter from downtown for his career and has increased his volume over the last couple of seasons. He also had a usage rate over 26% in each of the last two years.
The veteran scorer has the rare combination of volume and efficiency, exactly the type of player the Pistons need. He can be the lead offensive engine on some bench units while being able to start and close games next to Cade Cunningham.
The Pistons should be able to make a competitive offer for Powell to lure him to Detroit. They can offer him the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception, starting at $15 million per year. Teams with cap space, like the Nets, Lakers, and the Bulls, are unlikely to have any interest in an older, microwave scorer like Powell. If the Pistons face some competition for him in free agency, they are also one of the few teams that can create even more cap space.
This should give them an advantage in the Norman Powell sweepstakes. If they are unable to trade for a better offensive creator, Powell would be as good a Plan B as any.
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