NBA Rumors: Mike Muscala, Pistons Finalizing Contract Buyout; Contenders Interested

Playoff contenders looking for a player with size who can shoot are likely going to be keeping an eye on Mike Muscala.

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Muscala is finalizing a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons that will make him a free agent.

Wojnarowski noted the 32-year-old has interest from a "few" teams in postseason contention.

The Pistons acquired Muscala from the Washington Wizards on Jan. 14 as part of a four-player deal that also included future draft considerations.

Muscala averaged 3.5 points on 38.2 percent three-point shooting in 13 appearances with Detroit. His most recent appearance was on Feb. 14 against the Phoenix Suns. He did make three consecutive starts from Feb. 7-10 before Simone Fontecchio moved into the starting five.

Pistons head coach Monty Williams has favored James Wiseman as his backup center behind Jalen Duren.

Muscala is making $3.5 million in 2023-24 in the final season of his two-year, $7 million contract originally signed in August 2022 when he was still with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Bucknell alum has played for four different teams since he signed that contract, including the Thunder and Boston Celtics.

While not a player who is going to shift the balance of power in a playoff race, Muscala can provide plenty of value for a team down the stretch. His shooting touch allows him to space the floor and get points away from the basket.

Muscala owns a 37.6 percent success rate from three-point range in his NBA career. There are no shortage of teams looking for size and depth right now. It shouldn't take long for him to land on his feet once his buyout with the Pistons is finalized.