Pistons should be playoff bound, but need Jackson back soon: Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson doesn’t think his team has a ceiling this season. Hard not to appreciate his enthusiasm. The problem is … Jackson can’t play right now. And won’t be able to for another month, maybe longer. This means by the time he returns, the Pistons will likely have played about a quarter of their games. -- Detroit Free Press

Signs point to Pistons’ KCP becoming restricted free agent: So Caldwell-Pope and agents Rich Paul and Mark Termini are in the position of trying to ensure that no money is being left on the table. It’s tough to see a deal being consummated in such an atmosphere. The trend has been for more players to wait until restricted free agency status to resolve contract issues. Caldwell-Pope can wait and gauge interest next summer, maybe even sign an offer sheet, giving the Pistons 72 hours to decide whether to make the financial commitment. -- Detroit Free Press

Pistons' Tobias Harris: 'He comes in, does his work, is never an issue': He led the Detroit Pistons in scoring during the preseason, but you wouldn't know it by the lack of attention Tobias Harris has garnered. His no-frills, all-work attitude often keeps him under the radar. Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy acknowledged Saturday that Harris does not take up much of his time. -- MLive.com