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Detroit Pistons 2008-2009 Season Preview

September 28, 2008

After a long Summer where the Pistons wanted to get rid of pretty much every guy on their roster they are coming back with the same team. Because this team will be the same as last year you can expect them to make the playoffs easily.

The Pistons have the pieces to be successful and get back to the finals, because they actually play defense but the need more from their younger players. If they can get contributions from Amir Johnson, Jason Maxiell, Rodney Stuckey, and even Kwame Brown they will be deep enough to knock out their top competitors in the East, the Cavs, Celtics, Magic, and 76ers.

One thing they have to worry about is backcourt help. Most of their backup point and shooting guards are young and that could hurt them once the pressure is on in the playoffs.

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Pistons Making Changes

June 4, 2008

The Pistons have already made one change by dumping Flip Saunders and I am sure their are more coming. This team has been pretty much the same the last 5 seasons. They have only lost one key guy, Ben Wallace and they have worked hard to stay balanced by upgrading their bench. This season they may be looking to upgrade their starting 5.

Rasheed is probably the one that is most likely to go although I could see them moving anyone for the right deal. They seem like they need to get a more athletic starting 5, they have RIP and Billups, two guys that are not athletic and then the have a couple of guys that are old.

It will be interesting to see if they go away from the balanced attack an try to go after a star player through a trade or a sign and trade. They could also dump some of their starters and move their bench guys in the starting lineup.

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