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TAMPA, FL- MARCH 19: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors and OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz  on March 19, 2021 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Scott Audette/NBAE via Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL- MARCH 19: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors and OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz on March 19, 2021 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Scott Audette/NBAE via Getty Images)Scott Audette/NBAE via Getty Images

NBA Rumors: Pistons Eye Tobias Harris, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Miles Bridges in FA

Mike ChiariDec 27, 2023

Amid their historic losing streak, the Detroit Pistons are reportedly targeting several players ahead of free agency during the offseason.

During an appearance on FanDuel TV's Run It Back on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium said the Pistons want to add a power forward between now and the start of next season, and he named Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors, Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers and Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets as potential targets:

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The Pistons set the single-season NBA record for consecutive losses with 27 on Tuesday, bringing their overall record to 2-28 this season.

Siakam, Anunoby, Harris and Bridges can all potentially become free agents at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, as Siakam, Harris and Bridges will see their contracts expire, while Anunoby has a player option for next season.

Both Siakam and Anunoby were part of the Raptors' championship team in 2019, but they have become far bigger contributors in the years since then following Kawhi Leonard's departure.

The 29-year-old Siakam is a two-time All-Star and he is enjoying another strong statistical season, averaging 21.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game.

Anunoby, 26, is more of a wing than a 4, but he could be a strong fit as a complementary player alongside Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and some of the Pistons other young talent.

Anunoby is a strong defensive player who has averaged at least one steal per game in each of the past five seasons, and so far this season he is putting up 14.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.2 three-pointers made and 1.0 steal per game.

With the Raptors already losing Fred VanVleet to the Houston Rockets in free agency this past offseason, they could also let both Siakam and Anunoby walk in order to rebuild around Scottie Barnes.

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have received much of the credit for the Sixers' success this season, but Harris has contributed in a significant way as well.

The 31-year-old veteran is enjoying his best statistical season since 2020-21, averaging 17.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game for the 20-9 76ers.

Harris spent parts of three seasons in Detroit earlier in his career, and that familiarity could make them a logical fit if the Sixers are unwilling or unable to pay Harris in free agency.

Bridges, 25, has the highest ceiling of any of the players the Pistons are rumored to be targeting, but he also comes with baggage, as he missed the entire 2022-23 season and the start of the 2023-24 campaign after being charged with felony counts of injuring a child's parent and child abuse.

He pleaded no contest to the charges, and while he was placed on probation, he avoided jail time.

Bridges is averaging 19.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists1.9 three-pointers made and 1.4 steals in 17 games this season, and he would perhaps give the Pistons another star to play alongside Cunningham despite the character concerns.

Per Charania, the Pistons will have a ton of money to spend during the offseason and owner Tom Gores wants to make some moves in order to improve the team.

The Pistons seem like they are far away from contending given their abysmal record this season, but if they can sign one of the aforementioned players and get more draft capital for some of the veterans on their team currently, they have a chance to turn things around more quickly than one may think.

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