30 million in 2 years! The Pistons were poached! Congratulations to the Knicks: Another powerful enemy is missing

The Pistons' performance in the 2024-25 season is impressive. They have been in a strong position this season for many years, and have achieved 44 wins and 38 losses in the regular season, ranking sixth in the Eastern Conference, thus reaching the playoffs directly. In the first round of the playoffs, they played hard to get a chance with the Knicks, who had a luxurious lineup. Although they were eliminated 2-4 in the end, they only lost 1 point, 2 points, 3 points and 11 points in the four games they lost. Judging from this difference, the Pistons' strength is very close to that of the Knicks.

It is worth mentioning that the Pistons' series is not a complete lineup. They lack the second leader Ivy. In addition, Stewart only played in G1 for 19 minutes before saying goodbye to this round of game due to injury. The Pistons can play hard to match the Knicks when the lineup is greatly damaged, and the Pistons' prospects are promising. However, there are two bad news coming from the pistons. The first bad news is: one of their generals was poached and leaving is a foregone conclusion.

This person is Schroeder. Schroeder has become a free agent this summer. According to famous reporter Stein, Schroeder has been finalized by the King. He is expected to sign a two-year, $30 million contract with the King and become the King's starting point guard. Schroeder's departure has a great impact on the Pistons. This year's playoffs, the Pistons can compete with the Knicks. Schroeder played a great role. He averaged 27.4 minutes per game, averaged 12.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 49.1%, averaging 1.7 three-pointers and a three-point shooting percentage of 47.6%.

The second bad news is that the NBA official issued a statement: Pistons guard Malik Beasley was investigated by federal prosecutors for suspected participation in NBA games and related betting. It is difficult to say how Beasley's situation will be. Beasley is also a free agent this summer. The Pistons are discussing a three-year, $42 million contract extension with him, but with the news that Beasley is suspected of betting on the ball, the Pistons have suspended negotiations for renewal. Beasley is an important player in the rise of the Pistons in the 2024-25 season. He is the Pistons' third scorer + the number one three-pointer.

If the Pistons lose Schroeder and Beasley at the same time this summer, the competitiveness of the Pistons will decline a lot in the new season. This is good news for the Knicks. The Knicks' goal in the new season is to strive for the championship. Since Celtics' Tatum, Pacers' Halliburton, and Bucks' Lillard should all miss the entire 2025-26 season due to Achilles tendon injuries, these three teams should be unable to compete with the Knicks in the new season.

The only teams in the Eastern Conference that can compete with the Knicks are the Cavaliers, Magic, Pistons, and 76ers. The health problems of the 76ers are difficult to guarantee. They are not posing a great threat to the Knicks. Now the Pistons have also suffered a weakening of combat power. The Knicks have one less opponent in the new season, and the Knicks' hope of rushing out of the Eastern Conference in the new season has increased significantly.