Detroit Pistons ‘not sold’ on recent lottery pick

Unimpressive performance in pre-season

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly "not sold" on their recent lottery pick, Jaden Ivey, after an unimpressive performance in the pre-season. Ivey, who was selected fifth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, has struggled to find his footing in the NBA, averaging just 5.8 points and 2.8 assists per game in four pre-season appearances.

According to sources, the Pistons are concerned about Ivey's lack of efficiency, as he is shooting just 33.3% from the field and 20.0% from three-point range. They are also concerned about his decision-making, as he has committed 12 turnovers in just 76 minutes of play.

Cautious about Ivey's development

The Pistons are reportedly taking a cautious approach with Ivey's development, and are not expected to give him a major role in the rotation to start the season. Instead, they are likely to bring him along slowly, and give him time to adjust to the NBA game.

However, the Pistons are still hopeful that Ivey can eventually become a valuable player for them. He is a talented scorer and playmaker, and has shown flashes of his potential in the pre-season. The Pistons are hoping that with time and development, Ivey can become a key piece of their future.

Pistons looking for immediate improvement

The Pistons are looking to improve on their disappointing 23-59 record from last season, and are hoping that Ivey can be a part of that improvement. However, they are not willing to rush his development, and are taking a patient approach with him.

The Pistons open their regular season on October 19th against the Orlando Magic. It remains to be seen how much Ivey will play in that game, but it is clear that the Pistons are not sold on him just yet.