Pistons reshape roster, but keep core intact

Zoom in: The Pistons, on the other hand, made moves on the edges, keeping intact their young core around Cade Cunningham.

Context: Detroit's coming off its first playoff appearance in six years and fans are hungry for more postseason success.

The intrigue: Detroit's contract negotiations with guard Malik Beasley were interrupted Sunday by the revelation that he's involved in a federal gambling probe.

Here's a rundown of the Pistons' offseason moves so far:

🖋️ Caris LeVert signed a two-year, $29 million deal with Detroit.

• He's a streaky shooter who will add backcourt depth.

🔥 The Miami Heat traded three-point specialist Duncan Robinson to Detroit for forward Simone Fontecchio.

• Robinson has shot nearly 40% from three in his career, but he's a weak defender.

⛰️ Tim Hardaway Jr., who started 77 games for Detroit last season and averaged 11 points per game, signed a free-agent deal with the Denver Nuggets.

• Veteran guard Dennis Schröder is also leaving, having agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings.

🔁 Backup center Paul Reed will return next season. He signed a two-year, $11 million contract.

✅ Detroit drafted Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier in the NBA Draft's second round last week.

The bottom line: Fans expecting Detroit to find the Robin to Cunningham's Batman this offseason are probably disappointed.

• But the Pistons remain well-positioned to continue their Eastern Conference ascension.