<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Several intriguing players remain available: # Morris Peterson: The former Flint and Michigan State player has been courted by Utah, Cleveland, Denver, Miami and Sacramento. Peterson, a seven-year veteran, will turn 30 in August. He would provide another potent scorer off the bench. # Ruben Patterson: Patterson is coming off his career-high scoring season, but the Bucks want no part of him. He would provide defensive toughness and present a nice change of pace subbing for Tayshaun Prince. He's 32 and has baggage, but he wouldn't cost the Pistons the full mid-level. # Mickael Pietrus: He is restricted, which means the Warriors can match any offer. He's athletic and has shown flashes of greatness. It would be a coup if the Pistons could land him. # Desmond Mason: He's limited offensively, despite above-average athleticism. # Matt Barnes: He had a breakout year with the Warriors and was one of their best players in the playoffs. He's an aggressive 6-foot-7 wingman who showed the ability to attack the basket and score. He has a limited perimeter game but would be an upgrade over Carlos Delfino. He's 27 and just entering his prime. # Sasha Pavlovic: A longshot, but his length and quickness on the perimeter hurt the Pistons' offense in the playoffs. The Cavaliers are expected to match any offer. Elsewhere, there was no movement in the negotiations between the Pistons and Chauncey Billups. A five-year, $60 million structure is still on the table, awaiting Billups' final approval or a workable counteroffer. And the Pistons finally got what they've long wished for -- a closer NBDL team. The Developmental League added two new franchises, including one in Fort Wayne, Ind., which will be the Pistons' affiliate -- bringing the franchise full-circle. The Pistons initiated in Fort Wayne in 1948. The last two years, the Pistons' affiliate was in Sioux Falls, S.D.</div> Source: Detroit News
