10/01/2025, 7:55 PM

Could handle ball more this season

Detroit's backcourt of Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey should handle the bulk of the playmaking duties this year, though it sounds like the Pistons want to utilize Thompson more frequently with the ball in his hands. Thomson holds plenty of nine-category fantasy upside in 2025-26, but he'll likely need to improve his free-throw shooting in order to become a more complete asset in those formats. Over 26 regular-season outings following last season's All-Star break, the 2023 first-rounder averaged 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks per game but shot just 69.8 percent from the charity stripe.

10/01/2025, 5:05 PM

Joins Detroit for camp

Bediako is likely on an Exhibit 10 deal for Detroit. He was a standout for the Grand Rapids Gold in 2024-25, and the Pistons are likely trying to secure his G League rights.

10/01/2025, 5:02 PM

Joins Detroit for camp

Garcia is coming off a standout 2024-25 collegiate campaign with Minnesota. He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. He's a long shot to make Detroit's final roster, but he could be a candidate to suit up for their G League affiliate.