Detroit signed a new center, pulled off a big trade and replaced their coach. The one constant to the Pistons' season was forward Grant Hill, who was voted to start in the All-Star Game for the fourth year in a row.

Hill averaged 21.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 6.8 assists and was named to the All-NBA Second Team. Despite Hill's stellar season, the Pistons finished 37-45 and missed the playoffs.

Center Brian Williams, who signed as a free agent in August, proved to be a valuable acquisition. He was second on the team in scoring (16.2 ppg), led the Pistons in rebounding (8.9 rpg) and posted 30 double-doubles.

Jerry Stackhouse was also a welcome addition to the Detroit rotation. The promising swingman averaged 15.7 points in 57 games with the Pistons after he and Eric Montross were acquired from Philadelphia for Theo Ratliff and Aaron McKie.

Alvin Gentry replaced head coach Doug Collins after Detroit's 21-24 start. The team went 16-21 the rest of the way.