Dwight Buycks

The 30-year-old hasn't played in the NBA for two years and odds are he won't play in the NBA again. However, it's still possible for him to return stateside at some point to rejoin the G League.

Buycks appeared in 29 games for the Pistons last season, posting 7.4 points and 2.0 assists across 14.7 minutes while shooting 41.4 percent from the field. He also drew 10 starts for the G-League's Grand Rapids Drive, averaging 22.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 dimes while shooting 43.5 percent from the field. At this point, it may be tough for the 29-year-old to latch onto a rotation role at the NBA level.

Buycks enjoyed his first season in the NBA since seeing six games for the Lakers during the 2014-15 season. The Marquette product had a stretch of games in which he scored double figures for four straight games and also produced a 22-point outing on Mar. 15. Buycks will be free to sign with any team next season as he will become a free agent when the summer hits.

The reason for the absence is unclear, but Beard reports that Detroit will be without Buycks, Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin as it closes out a disappointing 2017-18 campaign.