Detroit Pistons Re-Sign Center to Retain Frontcourt Depth During Free Agency originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Detroit Pistons had an incredible single-season turnaround of 30 wins last season to make the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2019. While they fell to the New York Knicks in the first round 4-2, it marked their first playoff win since 2008.

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Now in the offseason, the Pistons will look to strengthen their roster to potentially advance further in the playoffs next season and prove this year wasn’t an anomaly. However, their offseason plans likely got altered at the last second following Sunday’s news.

Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley reacts during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley reacts during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Detroit Pistons re-sign center to retain frontcourt depth during free agency

Malik Beasley was likely going to be at the top of the Pistons’ free agency priorities. However, after the news on Sunday that he’s the subject of a federal gambling investigation, his market has undoubtedly changed. That didn’t stop the Pistons from being active in the opening hour of NBA free agency.

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Shams Charania reported the Pistons’ first move off free agency.

“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.”

Reed appeared in 45 games for the Pistons this past season, averaging 4.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. When given the minutes, he’s shown he can be an asset on the boards, as he averaged 6.0 rebounds per game in 19.4 minutes per game with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2023-24 season.

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He rejoins a frontcourt that features Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. Considering the contract, it’s a good signing for the Pistons, who rely on their big men. This is likely just the first of many moves for general manager Trajan Langdon, who was a finalist for Executive of the Year last season.

 

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.