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Emoni Bates Ron Holland leads Pistons with 23 points vs. Jazz
Sun, Jul 21, 2024, 4:23 PM
Ron Holland logged 22 minutes in Sunday's 97-87 loss to Utah, amassing 23 points (9-of-17 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two 3-pointers.
Analysis: Holland made strides throughout his time in Las Vegas, and Sunday's performance may have been the rookie's best. The fifth overall pick shot over 50% from the field, leading the Pistons in scoring. Holland scored 20 points or more in his last two games in Las Vegas, and he shot 2-of-6 from three on Sunday. The rookie's development as a shooter will significantly impact his fantasy value. Still, Holland won't lack opportunities to show what he can do, as Detroit is in the midst of a rebuild. |
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Emoni Bates Ron Holland finishes one-point loss with 20 points
Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 3:03 PM
Omari Sankofa on Twitter
Ron Holland played 32 minutes in Friday's 91-90 loss to the Knicks, tallying 20 points (8-of-19 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks, and one 3-pointer.
Analysis: Holland has been highly active on both ends of the floor in Las Vegas, with the athleticism and motor (10 fourth-quarter points) being two reasons he was the fifth overall pick in last month's draft. The perimeter shot remains a work in progress, as Holland was 1-of-5 on Friday, but he's willing to take those shots. And that can be a big part of the battle for a young player whose shooting struggles are well-known. Even with Holland not being a great shooter, he stands to be a valuable fantasy option with the Pistons rebuilding. The hope is that new assistant coach Fred Vinson, who's well-known for his work with struggling shooters, can give Holland a needed boost. |
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Marcus Sasser Marcus Sasser scores game-high 24 points vs. NYK
Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 3:00 PM
Marcus Sasser shot 6-of-14 from the field and 11-of-13 from the foul line in Friday's 91-90 loss to the Knicks, amassing 24 points, three rebounds, five assists, and one 3-pointer in 29 minutes.
Analysis: The 25th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Sasser led all scorers with 24 points in Detroit's narrow defeat. Last season, he appeared in 71 games for the Pistons, averaging 19.0 minutes, and that number could have been higher if Detroit had not begun the year with Killian Hayes in the rotation. While Cade Cunningham is Detroit's point guard of the present (and future), Sasser is well-positioned to earn the backup role. That isn't a great spot to be in fantasy-wise, but he'll have streaming value based on Cunningham's injury history as a pro. |
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Bobi Klintman Bobi Klintman hits four 3-pointers, scores 18
Mon, Jul 15, 2024, 2:27 PM
Bobi Klintman shot 4-of-8 from three in Monday's win over Houston, finishing with 18 points (7-of-13 FGs), nine rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 32 minutes.
Analysis: After hitting three 3-pointers in his summer debut on Saturday, Klintman was even better on Monday. The second-round pick hit four triples and was also a factor on the boards, leading the Pistons with nine rebounds. Through two summer league games, Klintman has proven to be the jump-shooting big the previous Pistons regime hoped to make Isaiah Stewart. If the Pistons were to move one of their big men via trade, Klintman could have considerable fantasy value as a rookie. |
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Emoni Bates Daniss Jenkins scores game-high 26 points vs. HOU
Mon, Jul 15, 2024, 2:23 PM
Daniss Jenkins tallied 26 points (8-of-16 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks, and six 3-pointers in 27 minutes in Monday's 87-73 win over the Rockets.
Analysis: Having agreed to a two-way contract shortly after the conclusion of last month's draft, Jenkins was outstanding in Monday's win over the Rockets. In addition to his scoring prowess, the former St. John's guard also had an impact defensively. Jenkins is on a two-way contract, and the Pistons have multiple young guards in which they've invested, so making an impact in fantasy basketball as a rookie will be difficult. But he's made the most of his opportunity thus far. |
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Bobi Klintman Bobi Klintman records 13/5/5/1 stat line vs. 76ers
Sat, Jul 13, 2024, 3:17 PM
Bobi Klintman finished Saturday's loss to Philadelphia with 13 points (5-of-10 FGs), five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 28 minutes.
Analysis: The Pistons have a bit of a logjam in the frontcourt with young big men, but Klintman is a player who fantasy managers should not sleep on. He possesses the perimeter shooting ability the previous Pistons regime hoped to get out of Isaiah Stewart. With Beef Stew and Jalen Duren under contract and Paul Reed in the equation, the rookie may need one of those veterans to be traded to reach his full fantasy potential next season. |
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Emoni Bates Ron Holland tallies 15 points, full line vs. 76ers
Sat, Jul 13, 2024, 3:10 PM
Ron Holland accumulated 15 points (5-of-15 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocked shots in 24 minutes in Saturday's 94-81 loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: Holland's most significant weakness at this stage is the perimeter shot, which could be about a lack of confidence instead of poor mechanics. The rookie only attempted two 3-pointers on Saturday, but his explosive athletic ability put Holland in a position to crack the 76ers' defense off the dribble. The hiring of assistant coach Fred Vinson wasn't made solely with Holland in mind, but working with the shooting guru can help the rookie moving forward. |
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Paul Reed Shams: Pistons claim Paul Reed off waivers
Tue, Jul 9, 2024, 11:08 AM
Shams Charania on X
The Pistons have claimed Paul Reed off waivers, per The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Reed was waived by the 76ers a few days ago, and now he'll land in Detroit with two years left on his contract. Reed was once seen as a high upside player, but he was disappointing last season. He'll have a chance to change the narrative in Detroit, though it won't be easy with Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart in front of him. He shouldn't be on the radar for fantasy managers heading into next season, but he is still worth a stash in dynasty formats. |
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Simone Fontecchio Woj: DET, Simone Fontecchio agree to 2-year deal
Sat, Jul 6, 2024, 12:46 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons and Simone Fontecchio have agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal.
Analysis: Fontecchio began last season with the Jazz before he was moved to Detroit at the February trade deadline. In 16 appearances for the Pistons, he averaged 15.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 steals, and 2.7 3-pointers in 30.3 minutes. Fontecchio's 3-point shooting ability should get him consistent minutes on a now-healthy Pistons squad, as that skill is a severe need. He may not be worth drafting in standard leagues, but there will be times when Fontecchio is worth streaming. |
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Malik Beasley Shams: Malik Beasley signing with Pistons
Sat, Jul 6, 2024, 3:54 AM
Shams Charania on Twitter
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Beasley is signing a one-year with Detroit deal worth $6 million.
Analysis: Beasley is moving on from the Bucks after a one-year stint that saw him bumped from the starting lineup in Milwaukee. His fantasy outlook isn't great given that Detroit added Tim Hardaway Jr. to a cluster of guards that includes Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris agreed to two-year deal with Detroit
Mon, Jul 1, 2024, 4:20 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski on X
Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $52 million deal with Detroit, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Analysis: Harris' time in Philly has officially come to a close, which shouldn't come as a surprise. Harris returns to Detroit, which is where he played from 2016-18. He'll provide them with a veteran floor spacer that can create his own shot as they look to shift the culture to a winning organization under J.B. Bickerstaff. He should slot in as the team's starting power forward. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham to ink 5-year, $226M extension
Sun, Jun 30, 2024, 2:29 PM
Shams Charania on Twitter
Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Cade Cunningham will sign a five-year, $226 million rookie extension with the Pistons.
Analysis: Cunningham appeared in only 12 games in his second season due to a heel injury, but he bounced back and appeared in 62 games in 2023-24. Cunningham averaged 22.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.9 three-pointers, shooting 44.9% from the floor, 86.9% from the charity stripe and 35.5% from beyond the arc. Aside from the rebounds, the other numbers and the percentages were career highs for the Oklahoma State product. Availability will be a concern for Cunningham, but when healthy, he's a stat-stuffer with early-round upside in fantasy hoops. |
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Emoni Bates Woj: Pistons hiring J.B. Bickerstaff as new HC
Sun, Jun 30, 2024, 4:39 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski on X
The Pistons have hired J.B. Bickerstaff to be the team's new head coach, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Analysis: After taking over the Cavs to close out the 2019-20 season, Bickerstaff spent four years leading Cleveland, which included two playoff appearances. However, they let him go this summer after they lost to Boston in the second round. He will now take over a Pistons team that has been at the bottom of the league for the last few years. He'll try and repeat what he did with the Cavs and develop a talented lottery team into a squad that makes the postseason. |
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Chimezie Metu Report: DET declining Chimezie Metu player option
Sat, Jun 29, 2024, 12:55 PM
According to Hoops Hype's Michael Scotto, the Pistons are declining Chimezie Metu's player option for 2024-25.
Analysis: Metu reached career highs of 10.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game during his 14 games with the Pistons last season. Whether he can carve out a role with a new team remains to be seen. |
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Emoni Bates Pistons âless concerned' about Ron Holland's shot
Sat, Jun 29, 2024, 3:36 AM
WXYT Radio Detroit
Pistons lead executive Trajan Langdon said on Friday that the presence of new assistant coach Fred Vinson makes him less concerned about lottery pick Ron Holland's shot.
Analysis: The Pistons surprised many when they selected Holland with the fifth overall pick in Wednesday's draft, as the G League Ignite product did not work out for the team during the pre-draft process. One of the rookie's perceived weaknesses is his perimeter shot, but there's a strong belief that new assistant coach Fred Vinson will help with that. âHe impacts the game in so many other ways that I think are going to help us immediately, the shot's going to come,â Langdon said of Holland. âI don't think he ever had fear shooting the ball, and I think having Fred here gives me a lot more ??" a lot less concern, how about that? ??" that it's going to turn out.â Vinson is renowned for his work, as he's improved the shot of many players at his various stops in the NBA. What he can do with Holland will significantly impact the rookie's fantasy ceiling in 2024-25. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. dealt to DET for picks, Grimes
Fri, Jun 28, 2024, 4:21 AM
Tim MacMahon on Twitter
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Tim Hardaway Jr. has been traded to the Detroit Pistons for three second-round picks and Quentin Grimes.
Analysis: Fellow ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon notes that moving Hardaway Jr. clears up space needed to sign Derrick Jones Jr., which was a priority for the Mavs' front office. Hardaway Jr. is unlikely to see a major shift in fantasy value with his new team. He'll be a three-point specialist who offers little else in the box score. Grimes could be a rotational option in Dallas, but he's off the radar outside the deepest of fantasy leagues. |
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Bobi Klintman Timberwolves select Bobi Klintman with No. 37 pick
Thu, Jun 27, 2024, 3:49 PM
The Timberwolves selected Bobi Klintman with the No. 37 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Analysis: A native of Sweden, the 6-foot-9 Klintman spent one season at Wake Forest before making the switch to Australia's NBL. Playing for the Cairns Taipans, he averaged 9.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in 23 appearances. Klintman is an excellent athlete who can attack defenses off the dribble, but there's room for growth as a playmaker and finisher in traffic. He also has the physical tools needed to be an impactful defender, with Klintman being best at attacking passing lanes at this stage in his career. While selected by the Timberwolves, Bobi is headed to Detroit via trade. And this likely gives him a better chance of achieving some fantasy relevance as a rookie, as the Pistons are in the midst of an extensive rebuild. |
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Emoni Bates Daniss Jenkins agrees to two-way deal with DET
Thu, Jun 27, 2024, 1:03 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski on X
Daniss Jenkins has agreed to a two-way deal with Detroit, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Analysis: Jenkins spent his final collegiate season with St. Johns, where he averaged 14.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.7 triples. The last game of his college career was a loss in the Big East Tournament to UConn, where he dropped 27 points. He'll now join a crowded guard room in Detroit, which means he will likely spend a good bit of time in the G-League this upcoming season. It's difficult to imagine a scenario where he earns minutes with Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser in front of him. |
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Wendell Moore Wendell Moore traded to Detroit in pick exchange
Thu, Jun 27, 2024, 12:51 PM
Shams Charania on Twitter
The Timberwolves traded Wendell Moore and the No. 37 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to the Pistons for the Np. 53 pick.
Analysis: The Duke product averaged just 4.2 minutes in 54 NBA appearances across his first two professional seasons. He could see more minutes while playing on a less talented Detroit roster, but he's unlikely to be relevant in most fantasy leagues. |
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Emoni Bates Detroit adds Ron Holland with 5th overall pick
Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 7:40 PM
The Detroit Pistons have selected Ron Holland II with the No. 5 pick in the 2024 draft.
Analysis: After being a consensus top-two player in his high school class, Holland decided to join the G League Ignite instead of going the college route. In 29 total appearances for them, Holland averaged 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.3 steals, 0.9 blocks and 0.8 triples per game. He's an unreal athlete, but he didn't shoot the ball well. He shot 46% from the floor, 24% from deep and 72.8% from the free throw line. He won't turn 19 until after the draft, and he should be able to make an impact on the defensive end. However, his upside will be determined by his jumper. If he can improve his shot, or be impactful on offense without it, he has the makings of an elite player in this league. The Pistons have already made a ton of changes this summer and could certainly make more. Holland will form an intriguing young defensive duo alongside Ausar Thompson, who also has issues with his shot. Detroit added Fred Vinson to their coaching staff this summer, and he is known for helping players fix their jumpers. If Vinson can turn Holland into a competent shooter, the sky is the limit for him. |
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