The Pistons waived Wendell Moore Jr. on Thursday, according to the official NBA transactions log. Moore was originally acquired by Detroit in the summer in the move that brought in Bobi Klintman.
Moore, the 26th overall pick in the 2022 draft, averaged 3.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in limited playing time across 20 games. The Pistons relied on Moore relatively heavily in a small stretch toward the beginning of the season, with the young guard playing 21.4 minutes and averaging 7.1 points in mid-to-late November.
However, with the Pistons making a series of moves that will see them ultimately bring in Dennis Schröder and Lindy Waters III, Detroit had to make room on the roster. He was in the final year of his rookie scale deal.
Moore began his career with the Timberwolves, playing there from 2022-24. He didn’t play much with either the Wolves or their G League affiliate. In the 29 G League games he did appear in across two seasons, he averaged 17.7 points. Moore, still just 23, could hold some intrigue for teams looking to take a chance on young players.
Damn
If Wendell Moore could shoot or finish better at the rim, he would be a good versatile option for teams that have shooting, and he can adequately defend at a couple of positions. Should get a shot somewhere