The formula doesn?t change, even after you win a championship, especially after you win a championship. Joe Dumars built the Pistons by staying financially flexible, by making tough decisions and finding hungry players. So in case you were wondering, nope, he hasn?t stopped dealing.

Corliss Williamson departs and Detroiter Derrick Coleman arrives, and after the shock subsides, this is what it is: Another shrewd Dumars move.

It?s not the blockbuster it might appear to be. Coleman is 37, missed half of last season because of injuries and might not have much left. But this buys the Pistons money room, getting rid of three years and $18 million left on Williamson?s contract. In a best-case scenario, it adds another player with something to prove.