TARGETS: Detroit Pistons’ Urgent Need for a New PF—Ranking The Best OPTIONS To Replace Tobias Harris
From Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons by Locked On Podcast Network, Ku Khahil
June 11, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 2230
About this episode
Ku Khahil discusses the Detroit Pistons' need for a new power forward and evaluates potential targets to replace Tobias Harris.
Detroit Pistons face a pivotal offseason as the search intensifies to upgrade the power forward spot beyond Tobias Harris, who many fans want to see return as a sixth man. Ku Khahil explores realistic options at the four, breaking down possible targets like Michael Porter Jr., Jabari Smith Jr., and Jalen Smith while questioning why hot names like Bobby Portis or Santi Aldama might not actually fit Detroit’s needs. Can the Pistons maximize their “cheat code” of lineup versatility and size, anchored by Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson, to mirror the Oklahoma City Thunder's success? Ku argues that the biggest mistake Detroit could make is sacrificing future assets for a quick-win-now push, urging patience to secure a long-term championship window. Which path will the Pistons take—steady growth, or risky all-in move? Share your viewpoint on the future of Detroit basketball.
People in this episode
Host: Ku Khahil
Topics covered
- Detroit Pistons
- power forward
- Tobias Harris
- NBA offseason
- lineup versatility
- championship window
Keywords
- Detroit Pistons
- Tobias Harris
- power forward options
- NBA trades
- Michael Porter Jr.
- Jabari Smith Jr.
- lineup versatility
- Cade Cunningham
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Oklahoma City Thunder
More episodes of Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons
- Is Tyler Herro The HERO For The Detroit Pistons? Or Is His Defense Too Much Of A Weakness To Bring In? · June 12, 2026 · 32 min
- Pistons SQUAD SHOW: INSANE GAME AT THE GARDEN! NBA Finals Game 4 Recap + Pistons Draft Strategy · June 12, 2026 · 1h 2m
- TRADE RUMORS: Should the Detroit Pistons TRADE Isaiah Stewart? Exploring the Pros and Cons in DEPTH · June 10, 2026 · 35 min
- Pistons SQUAD SHOW: NBA Finals Game 3 Reaction + Isaiah Stewart Trade Rumors & Tobias Harris' Future · June 9, 2026 · 1h 2m
- RISKY SWINGS: Top-5 Players Detroit Pistons Could Take RISK On And We'd Understand It! · June 8, 2026 · 46 min
- Keith Smith of Spotrac BREAKS DOWN Detroit Pistons Cap Situation This Offseason—Flexibility For Detroit? · June 5, 2026 · 44 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons podcast page.