JULY 15, 12:37pm: The signing is official, the Pistons announced in an email.
JULY 8, 3:51pm: The Pistons have officially waived Moreland, according to a team press release.
12:09pm: Free agent center Zaza Pachulia has agreed to a one-year deal with the Pistons, tweets Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Pachulia will receive a veteran’s minimum salary of $2,393,887 with a $1,512,601 cap hit.
Pachulia will bring championship experience to Detroit as the backup for Andre Drummond. The 34-year-old won rings as a member of the Warriors in each of the past two seasons.
A rugged defender and rebounder, Pachulia appeared in 69 games with Golden State during 2017/18, averaging 5.4 PPG and 4.7 RPG. His role decreased in the playoffs as the Warriors opted for smaller, quicker lineups. Pachulia played in just seven postseason games, averaging 3.7 minutes.
The addition of Pachulia means Detroit no longer has a need for Eric Moreland, who will be waived, according to Vince Ellis of The Detroit Free Press (Twitter link). Today was the deadline to make a decision on a $750K guarantee for Moreland’s $1,826,300 salary.
Very smart move ZaZa should thrive here bringing the Pistons back to relevance.
Rather that staying with GSW, assuming that was an option.
The warriors were not an option. They’ve decided to give Damian Jones the roster spot to see what he can do.
Top 5 player in the east lol
What a dumb move, Moreland did bring energy from the bench last year, this guy is just a joke… better Drummond plays 40+ per night. Just in line with Detroit, they will really go backwards this year, not even Blake & Drummond will be able to save them from themselves & Casey’s tactics (or lack thereof) SMH
Actually, zaza fits the pistons historical mentality perfectly. Detroit loves physical, rough ’em up type players. Zaza would of fit perfect on both the late 80s pistons and the 2004 pistons. He’s a good backup for Drummond. I’m still hoping draymond heads to Detroit in a few years to team up with Drummond and make a defense oriented team.
It’s a min salary deal. The Pistons actually had a pretty decent offseason for a lotto team without a pick. The GR3 signing was really solid
Nothing easy!
GAME 7!
Casey likes them physical. Pistons are well set up for him; Pachula will oblige.
Don’t sell bananas In Detroit and he may end up playing 20-30 games this season.