Pistons Recall Veteran Guard From NBA G League After Loss vs. Cavs

The Detroit Pistons made a series of moves on Friday night following their loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Their first order of business was to cut ties with the veteran guard Shake Milton, allowing their recent trade acquisition to become playoff-eligible for an interested team. 

The second was recalling the young veteran, Stanley Umude.

Lately, Umude has been down in the NBA G League playing with the Motor City Cruise. 

The guard was assigned to the G League shortly after he signed a standard contract with the Pistons, seeing a promotion from the two-way deal that he signed back in October.

This year, Umude hasn’t garnered much playing time on the main roster. With the Pistons, he appeared in just one matchup, picking up two minutes of action.

But the former Arkansas standout earned interest from the Pistons after seeing what he brought to the table for the Cruise over the past year.

During his rookie effort in the G League, Umude averaged 15 points, five rebounds, and one assist in 25 games. He knocked down 41 percent of his shots, averaging 39 percent from deep.

This year, Umude appeared in 16 regular season games with Motor City. He improved his scoring with slightly more efficient shooting, putting up 17 points per game. He’s also been good for six rebounds per game.

The Pistons return to the floor on Sunday night to take on the Orlando Magic. Barring any changes, Umude should be available for the team. 

The two teams will tip off at 6 PM ET.