Pistons' Chimezie Metu: Hits open market

The Pistons declined Metu's team option Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

The option was worth $2.65 million, but the Pistons are opting to go in a different direction. Metu made 14 appearances for the Pistons in 2023-24, averaging 10.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 29.4 minutes per game.