Maggette Will Help, Especially With Expiring Contract
The Pistons like what veteran forward Corey Maggette adds to their roster. What they value even more is what he subtracts.
Financial considerations motivated the acquisition of Maggette from Charlotte in late June. Detroit traded its highest-paid player, Ben Gordon, who had two years and $25.6 million remaining on his contract. The Pistons had to throw in a future first-rounder to sweeten the pot. They got back Maggette, who has played for five different teams, and his expiring contract.
When Maggette's $10.9 million comes off their books next summer, the Pistons will drop below $35 million in salary commitments for 2013-14. That will make them major players in the free agent and trade markets next season along with giving them ample room to sign Greg Monroe to a long-term extension.
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