Ex-Bulls, Celtics Player Signs With Pistons

Looking at the Detroit Pistons, a young and rising team in the Eastern Conference, it's clear they have a bright future with stars like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Ausar Thompson. However, to take that next step, they need consistent role players, and they'll hope that's what they're getting in their recent signing.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, ex-Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics forward Javonte Green is finalizing a one-year deal with the Detroit Pistons. Green had a four-year stint with the Bulls from 2021 to 2024, but is now looking to find his next home in the NBA.

The Pistons, who pushed the New York Knicks to six games in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, should look to improve next season with a healthy Jaden Ivey, as well as offseason additions in Duncan Robinson and Caris LeVert. But what could they be getting from Green?

Javonte Green's NBA Career To This Point

Green's best season came with the Bulls in the 2021-22 campaign, where he appeared in 65 games and made 45 starts. In those 45 starts, he averaged 7.8 points and 4.7 rebounds, while shooting an efficient 53.1% from the field and 62.1% TS.

Green began his career with the Celtics, signing with them as an undrafted free agent in 2019 out of Radford. After his time with the Bulls, Green spent this past NBA season with both the New Orleans Pelicans and the Cleveland Cavaliers, being acquired by the Eastern Conference regular season champions on the buyout market.

While the Pistons do have some solid depth on the wings, there's never a problem in having too many caliber forwards in today's NBA. Whether that be an injury or winning a battle in training camp that presents the opportunity, the Pistons will hope they can get the most out of Green on the one-year deal.