NBA Prediction Suggests Russell Westbrook for Detroit Pistons

The NBA free agency situation for veteran guards is progressing, with Damian Lillard returning to the Portland Trail Blazers after being waived by Milwaukee, and Chris Paul reportedly considering the Phoenix Suns or Los Angeles Clippers. However, Russell Westbrook's next move remains undecided.

Bleacher Report suggests the Detroit Pistons as an unconventional fit for Westbrook. The Pistons lost backup point guard Dennis Schroder in free agency after he accepted a $44 million offer and a starting role with the Sacramento Kings. Schroder provided solid production for Detroit (11 points, 5 assists in 28 regular-season games; 13 points, 4 assists in playoffs), leaving a void they haven't filled with a pure point guard.

Westbrook, coming off a season with the Denver Nuggets where he averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists in 75 games (12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists in playoffs), is seen as a potential solution. He could bring valuable experience to Detroit's young roster, provide significant value in a backup role, and match the team's toughness as they aim to build on last season's playoff appearance.

Despite this potential fit, it's noted that Pistons GM Trajan Langdon may not prioritize signing a veteran guard immediately, as the team appears confident in Caris LeVert handling backup ball-handling duties behind Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey. Westbrook's future destination is still uncertain.