Pistons season preview: Kevin Huerter’s 3-point shooting could make or break his spot in the rotation

In a season preview for Detroit Bad Boys, writer Justin Lambregtse argues that Kevin Huerter's perimeter shooting will determine his rotation role with the Detroit Pistons. After arriving via trade for Jaden Ivey, Huerter signed a three-year, $27 million contract in the offseason. Lambregtse notes that while Huerter provides valuable finishing around the rim and team defense, regaining his past three-point effectiveness is essential to maintaining playing time under head coach JB Bickerstaff.

Huerter shot 30.8% from three-point range last season across stints with the Bulls and Pistons, including just 29.4% in Detroit, following career highs earlier in his career. Lambregtse writes that Detroit's core of Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, and Jalen Duren needs reliable floor spacing. With offseason additions like Isaiah Joe and Duncan Robinson providing stiff competition for perimeter minutes, Lambregtse believes Huerter recovering toward his career 36.8% clip will be crucial.