"Free agent C/F Paul Reed – aka BBall Paul – has agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to return to the Detroit Pistons, sources tell ESPN," wrote Charania. "Reed played a versatile role for Pistons frontcourt, and the team and his agent Ron Shade of Octagon reached the new contract tonight."

With Malik Beasley in limbo and Dennis Schroder departing for the Sacramento Kings, the Pistons needed backcourt and wing depth.