Will Bynum has agreed to a three-year deal with the Pistons worth $10.5 million, his agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed.
Bynum had a 13.8 PER during the 09-10 season.
Will Bynum has agreed to a three-year deal with the Pistons worth $10.5 million, his agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed.
Bynum had a 13.8 PER during the 09-10 season.
Because of his offensive skills, the Pistons could give Austin Daye a try at shooting guard this season.
Daye would create matchup problems at the position due to his 6-foot-11 height. He spent some time at the position while playing for Detroit's Summer League team in Las Vegas.
"His biggest (problem) is if he's guarding guys coming off screens and guys who can really move without the ball, and also guys who have the ability to put the ball on the floor who are super quick with the ball," assistant coach Pat Sullivan said. "Obviously, that's what most of our 2's do in this league. I think AD is getting better at that kind of stuff. He really can use his length. I think he understands his body. He's very deceptive. You feel like you have space on him or have a lead on him to get your shot off, but with his length he can alter shots and he can block shots. I really see his improvement from last summer to this summer.
"I think the biggest challenge for him is defensively. ... Defensively, he has to continue to get better and with his maturity. If he makes a mistake... he has to say, 'Hey, I made a mistake' and go onto the next play."
Mark Bartelstein, the agent for guard Will Bynum, says he's in constant contact with Pistons president Joe Dumars.
Bynum, a restricted free agent, hasn't received much interest from other teams.
"Joe and I are working at it," Bartlestein said. "We're putting a lot of time and energy into it."
Bynum made $825,000 last season and appears to be in line for a raise.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that Greg Monroe underwent a successful out-patient surgical procedure on his right foot performed by Dr. Arthur Manoli. The procedure was performed at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, MI.
Rehabilitation will begin immediately and he is expected to resume full basketball activities in three to four weeks.
Greg Monroe is scheduled for foot surgery this week.
Monroe participated fully in the Vegas Summer League for the Pistons.
Pistons rookie big man Greg Monroe got better as the week wore on in Las Vegas, finishing a five-game run with 27 points and 14 rebounds on Friday against the Knicks.
Monroe admitted after the game that it took him some time to get acclimated to the court.
"I'm getting a lot more comfortable," he told RealGM. "As the week progressed I felt I did better and was more at home on the court."
He showed off a number of post moves in Detroit's final two games and was confident that he'll be ready when training camp and the regular season roll around. Until then, there?s work to do.
"I definitely want to get stronger," Monroe said of his plans the next few months. "I'll work on everything, there's not one thing I?m really focused on."
Monroe may not be getting the publicity that fellow rookies like John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins are, but he?s one of the most skilled players in his class. He was asked after Detroit?s finale whether all the 1-on-1 play in Las Vegas was a detriment to his skill set.
"You can still make plays, hit your teammates and be a facilitator," said Monroe, who was double-teamed often as well.
"It's about being patient and letting things develop. That's what you've got to try to do. I'm comfortable when double-teamed because I feel I can make plays."
Fans in Detroit aren't going to be patient regarding his production, but if his play in Las Vegas is any indication that shouldn't be an issue.
The Pistons say they have "absolutely nothing to do with any proposal that would move the team to Las Vegas."
The Las Vegas Sun reported earlier in the week that a developer had a team "under contract" to move to Las Vegas if public funding could be secured for a new arena on the Strip.
The Pistons were the only franchise mentioned in the Las Vegas Sun story.
The Pistons were interested in Tyson Chandler, who the Bobcats dealt to the Mavericks this week.
Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free-Press reports that the Pistons actually made an offer for Chandler.
The exact offer isn't known, but it's safe to assume that either Richard Hamilton or Tayshaun Prince were included.
Ben Wallace told the Associated Press on Sunday that he agreed to a two-year deal with the Pistons about a week ago.
"This is the place I want to retire," Wallace said.
Wallace, who re-signed with Detroit as an unrestricted free agent, will earn $1.9 million each season.
Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars announced Tuesday that the club has signed its first round draft selection Greg Monroe to a contract.
Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Monroe was drafted by Detroit with the seventh overall selection in the first round of the 2010 NBA Draft.