The Pistons have tried to manage expectations for Andre Drummond, but a combination of his skill and Detroit's flaws mean Drummond will see big minutes and might sneak himself into the Rookie of the Year conversation.

At only 23, Flynn is already on his fourth team. The Pistons haven’t been able to solidify the point guard position since November 3, 2008 and remain with no natural point guards in their rotation. Shouldn’t this be a match made in basketball heaven?

You heard it here first* -- Kim English will be the first guard off the bench. He brings leadership and maturity uncommon for a rookie, but it's not going to mean much unless he hits open 3-pointers.

Vyacheslav Kravtsov has one thing to say to Pistons opponents: "I must break you."

Corey Maggette's $11 million expiring contract has a lot of value for this capped out franchise. Any value Maggette can bring to the court will be seen as a bonus.

After several years of nagging injuries, ghostly defense and a reluctance to work in the post, it's unlikely to expect better in 2012-13. Despite his promise as a scorer, he may be at the bottom of the depth chart looking up.

Austin Daye couldn't shoot, couldn't guard, defend or rebound last season. Daye wants to show everyone last year was a fluke but he is out of the rotation and with little chance of playing his way into it.

An expiring contract, a 30th birthday and a game predicated upon energy and athleticism may wind down quickly. A trade might be best for the Pistons and best for the twilight of Jason Maxiell's NBA career.

With new rookies and free agent signings complicating Detroit's depth chart, it may be difficult for Jonas Jerebko to expand his role in 2012-13. If he can improve his 3-point shooting and his defense, he might force the hand of the coaching staff.

The Pistons' longest-tenured player needs to take a step back in the offensive game plan. It's time for him to take a back seat to Greg Monroe, Rodney Stuckey and Brandon Knight for the sake of his team and his own effectiveness.