Season Predictions
Regular Season: The Pistons currently find themselves well under .500, but still in contention for a playoff spot. This is because they play in the weaker Eastern Conference, where they will be competing with the likes of Charlotte, Brooklyn, and Boston for the final playoff spot out East. This is pathetic when you consider that the much more talented Pelicans and Suns teams will not make the playoffs just because they play in the West, but that's a separate discussion. After PG Brandon Jennings went down with a season-ending injury, the Pistons replaced him with PG Reggie Jackson at the trade deadline in an effort to stay in the hunt. Detroit is still led by a revitalized frontcourt after PF/SF Josh Smith's release, featuring young big men PF/C Greg Monroe and C/PF Andre Drummond, as well as a plethora of solid wing scorers. Still, this is far from what one would consider a playoff team, even in the East, and the #8 spot will likely go to a more experienced Brooklyn squad. The playoffs will likely come soon for these young Pistons, but for now they will have to wait.
Projected Record: 36-46, 9th in East
Regular Season: The Pistons currently find themselves well under .500, but still in contention for a playoff spot. This is because they play in the weaker Eastern Conference, where they will be competing with the likes of Charlotte, Brooklyn, and Boston for the final playoff spot out East. This is pathetic when you consider that the much more talented Pelicans and Suns teams will not make the playoffs just because they play in the West, but that's a separate discussion. After PG Brandon Jennings went down with a season-ending injury, the Pistons replaced him with PG Reggie Jackson at the trade deadline in an effort to stay in the hunt. Detroit is still led by a revitalized frontcourt after PF/SF Josh Smith's release, featuring young big men PF/C Greg Monroe and C/PF Andre Drummond, as well as a plethora of solid wing scorers. Still, this is far from what one would consider a playoff team, even in the East, and the #8 spot will likely go to a more experienced Brooklyn squad. The playoffs will likely come soon for these young Pistons, but for now they will have to wait.
Projected Record: 36-46, 9th in East