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Pistons Backcourt: Offseason observations with Wojo, Niyo, Beard

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Rod Beard, from left, Bob Wojnowski and John Niyo talk about the new-look Pistons.

Bob Wojnowski, John Niyo and Rod Beard of The Detroit News take a look at the new-look Pistons in a busy NBA offseason.

Here are some of the highlights of this month's edition of Pistons Backcourt.

1:10: Senior advisor Ed Stefanski in charge

3:00: Coach Dwane Casey's "win-now" edict 

4:10: Luke Kennard to play bigger role

6:10: Make-or-break year for Stanley Johnson

7:40: Rookie Khyri Thomas adds versatility

8:50: Andre Drummond expands repertoire

9:30: Blake Griffin healthy and happy

11:00: Glenn Robinson III a free-agent bargain 

12:10: Jose Calderon upgrades point-guard position

13:30: Reggie Jackson's health key to season

14:40: Playoff-bound without LeBron in conference