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Fournier’s trade to the Pistons initially raised speculation about a possible buyout, but Marc Stein’s Substack post suggests he’s likely staying with Detroit for the season. Friday’s deadline for playoff eligibility with a new team looms, and Fournier, who’s played four games with the Pistons, is averaging 11.5 points in 21.5 minutes, slightly more than his time with the Knicks this season.
Meanwhile, their game against the Knicks spotlighted former players on both sides: Fournier and Quentin Grimes from the Knicks, and Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks from the Pistons. Grimes, in particular, expressed extra motivation after losing his starting spot with the Knicks, saying, “I knew it was going to happen. I didn’t know it would be Detroit.”
Stanley Umude’s contract includes a team option for next season, and the Pistons, poised for another high lottery pick, are looking at potential fits with the team’s core players among this year’s draft prospects. Additionally, the signings of Grimes and Simone Fontecchio provide flexibility for the front office to target high-value players this offseason.
Rookie guard Marcus Sasser’s absence due to a knee contusion further challenges the team, but they’re navigating the situation and focusing on the bigger picture.