Two long-shots to make the team, Jonny Flynn and Terrence Williams, were the players cut by the team. Considering it would’ve taken significant contributions by both to make ownership reconsider how the roster looks, neither got much playing time to prove themselves.

In three preseason games (33 total minutes), Flynn shot just 25% from the floor and had five points, eight assists, and eight turnovers. Williams played in only two games (50 total minutes), tallying 8 rebounds, 7 assists, five blocks, six turnovers and five points on just 2-of-11 shooting. With such a lack of production, it’s not entirely surprising. Flynn was outplayed by incumbent back-up guard Will Bynum, and never really seemed to provide a steady hand on offense. Williams was a much more intriguing prospect – being able to play multiple positions, one would think his chances were slightly better than Flynn’s.

With just two preseason contests remaining, it seems like the Pistons are set with their roster and will not make any more moves. The current lineup is set and all that seems to be up for debate is a few spots in the starting lineup. Jason Maxiell and Greg Monroe are the likely power forward/center combination, but with several solid performances in the preseason, including a 19 point-10 rebound game against the Milwaukee Bucks, rookie Andre Drummond has pushed his way into the conversation. Free agent signing Slava Kravtsov, despite limited playing time, has also been mentioned. Regardless of his choice, head coach Lawrence Frank has more options in his lineup than in recent seasons.

In terms of players staying with the team, the Pistons exercised team options for 2013-14 on Monroe and Brandon Knight, two franchise cornerstone players. “Moose” had an option for his fourth season worth $4 million, and he’ll be eligible for a long-term contract extension this offseason, something that Tom Gores and company will gladly give him. Knight’s option was for his third season and is worth $2.8 million.

With the contracts of Bynum, Austin Daye, Corey Maggette, and Maxiell expiring after this season, it should be an interesting offseason. If the Pistons have a poor season and draft high in the lottery, will that affect how they spend the cap space they’re sure to have?

Less than a week after news came out that former lottery pick Terrence Williams would work out for the Pistons, he has reportedly signed a training camp contract with the team, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.

With the minimum contract being just for training camp, Williams will have to fight to make the opening night roster considering the team’s depth at small forward, his natural position. His main competition would likely be rookie Khris Middleton and the enigmatic Austin Daye, two players who have yet to prove much with the team (granted, Middleton hasn’t actually played a game).

If the former Louisville star has a “lights-out” training camp and outperforms the other small forwards on the roster, Joe Dumars and company will have a tough decision to make. Do you take a risk, albeit a small one, on an extremely talented but troubled guard and hope that head coach Lawrence Frank – who coached Williams for 16 of his rookie season games – can turn him around? Or do you roll with the current roster and hope that either Middleton, who was a bit of a reach in the draft, or Daye, who has lost his offensive touch completely in 2012, pan out during the season?

Considering he was the last rookie signed to the team, and filled up the 15th roster spot, it’s not unbelievable to think that Middleton could get the ax in favor of Williams. Daye’s nearly $3 million contract will come off the books at the end of this season (barring the Pistons picking up his qualifying offer), so it makes financial sense to keep him or trade him during the season should he increase his trade value. Middleton, though, has the same contract size and is more of an unknown quantity, especially after a junior year knee injury severely affected his draft stock.

Despite his character issues, Williams is just 25 and was the 11th overall pick in the 2009 draft. His best season – his rookie year – saw him collect eight double-doubles and a triple-double, showing off his incredible athleticism. He has since played 18 or less games in the last two seasons for two different teams, but he could be a solid option at guard if the Pistons decide to go with a bigger lineup.