The Detroit Pistons are making a pair of two-way signings ahead of the regular season

As the preseason progressed, the Detroit Pistons still had roster spots that needed to be filled. Less than a week into the regular season, Trajan Langdon has filled two of the team’s two-way spots.

The first player the Pistons agreed to a two-way deal with was Alondes Williams. He played his college ball at Oklahoma and Wake Forest before going undrafted.

Williams has some NBA experience, playing briefly for two teams in as many seasons. He appeared in one game for the Brooklyn Nets in 2023, followed by seven games for the Miami Heat last year.

The second prospect the Pistons signed has a little more experience than Williams, but not much. Cole Swider is also headed to Detroit after stints with the LA Lakers and Miami Heat.

Swider, a 6-foot-9 forward, appeared in 18 games for Miami last season. He broke double digits in two of those matchups, scoring 11 and 14 points respectively.

Of the two, Swider is arguably the more intriguing prospect for the Pistons long term. Not only does he add to the roster’s wing depth, but he has the potential to be a good shooter at the pro level. Swider shot over 40 percent from three the last two years in college, including a high-volume 41.1 percent as a senior.

Seeing as the Pistons already have a number of prospects at guard and forward, it’s unlikely these two will see much time at the NBA level. That said, two-way deals will allow the front office to keep a close eye on their development to see if they can be productive additions to the team’s core.