3 Biggest Questions Facing Detroit Pistons This Offseason

Watching the Cleveland Cavaliers get swept in dominating fashion by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals made many Pistons fans wonder what could’ve been if they hadn’t fallen short in the previous round at the hands of their bitter division rival.

The Pistons dominated the Knicks during the regular season, and many argue they could’ve given the Knicks a better series. Unfortunately, we’ll never know how a potential Knicks-Pistons Eastern Conference Finals series would’ve turned out. 

The one thing the Pistons can control is the moves that they take this offseason to reach the Eastern Conference Finals and beyond next season. Ahead of what many Pistons fans view as a pivotal offseason for general manager Trajan Langdon, here are the three biggest questions that the Pistons face. 

Will Pistons Make a Blockbuster Trade?

One of the biggest needs that Pistons fans want Langdon to pursue this offseason is acquiring a co-star for Cade Cunningham. If the Pistons hope to win an NBA championship next season, providing Cunningham with a co-star is one of the biggest keys to accomplishing that goal. 

Several potential players would be considered great fits to play alongside Cunningham, including Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz), Michael Porter Jr. (Brooklyn Nets), and Trey Murphy III (New Orleans Pelicans).

Kawhi Leonard is also a player that the Pistons could potentially consider adding this offseason. According to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the Pistons are expected to contact the Los Angeles Clippers about Leonard’s availability in a potential trade this offseason.