Paul Reed

Stable

— — Pistons (DET)|2025-26 Season

BIS45

Pctl44th

Conf100%

LFI50

Season Averages

MPG

13.2

PPG

7.1

RPG

4.3

APG

1.1

SPG

0.9

BPG

0.9

TOV

0.9

FG%

59.3

3P%

32.4

FT%

63.1

Contract Value

Salary

$2.1M

VFM

24.8

Salary Rank

#205

Value

Great Value

CourtVision Scouting Report

Paul Reed is a limited contributor for DET — BIS 45 ranks below league average

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Executive Summary

Paul Reed is a player for the Pistons, ranking in the 44th percentile league-wide by Baseline Impact Score (45). In 13 minutes per game across 55 starts, Paul produces 7.1/4.3/1.1 (pts/reb/ast).

Current Form & Trajectory

Live Form Index: 50 — below-average recent performance, ranking below league average.

Scoring & Shot Profile

His playmaking efficiency (PEM 25) is a limitation — his value is context-dependent and drops when the supporting cast changes. The three-point shot at 32.4% is functional but inconsistent. Defenses will go under screens and sag off, limiting his ability to collapse the defense as a primary ballhandler.

Defensive Scouting Report

Defensive Reality Score (DRS 79) ranks well above league average among players. Paul is a premier wing defender — versatile enough to guard 1-through-4 with length, lateral quickness, and instincts. 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks per game barely capture the full impact. He disrupts passing lanes, contests jumpers, and recovers on drives.

Off-Ball Value

Gravity & Off-Ball Impact (GOI 39) ranks below league average among players.

Key Matchup Insight

Paul is matchup-proof — elite offense (OIQ 74) combined with elite defense (DRS 79) means there's no scheme that neutralizes him. Against top defenses, he maintains production while simultaneously disrupting the opponent's best players.

The Verdict

Paul fills a limited niche for the Pistons (BIS 45, below league average). His value is real but narrow — a developing piece who needs measurable improvement to hold a rotation spot on a contending team.

Generated by CourtVision Intelligence Engine — based on current season metrics and game logs

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