Wendell Moore Jr.
#14SF · Detroit Pistons
Height
6'5"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
24
College
Duke
Experience
3 yrs
C+
D-
C
C
N/A
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The Verdict on Wendell, in One Read
On the field, Wendell Moore Jr. grades out as a middling SF for Detroit Pistons (C Impact). That places him 79th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at C+, fairly priced. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 95 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 57.1% | 24.6% | 82.8% |
| 2025-26 | | 5 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 5 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 57.1% | D- D- |
| 2024-25 | | 36 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 46.8% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/9 | @ CLE | L 109-116 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Performance Analysis
D
#79 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Wendell Moore Jr. earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 95 games, Wendell is contributing 2.0 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game in his role. Wendell's strongest area is FG% at 57.1, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 2.0 (small forward median: 15.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Wendell ranks 79th. At 24, Wendell is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Detroit Pistons.
Current Sentiment
D-
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Wendell Moore Jr. carries a D- sentiment grade right now, with NBA media framing his role on Detroit as that of a developmental fringe player fighting for survival on a deep playoff roster. Coverage of him remains almost entirely transactional—a two-way contract reunion, the waiver of Colby Jones to create space, and the fading echo of his first-round draft pedigree—with minimal outlets suggesting genuine belief in his trajectory or an imminent breakthrough. His 2025-26 production across five games (2.0 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 0.6 APG) aligns squarely with below-average depth-piece output, reinforcing the performance challenges that leave little room for optimism about his standing on a 60-22 playoff team. The Pistons' recent roster priority—re-signing Tolu Smith to a rest-of-season deal while waiving Bobi Klintman—signals front-office focus on securing depth with more immediate playoff utility, further marginalizing Moore's visibility and his case for expanded opportunity in the coming weeks. At 24 and in his fourth year, the developmental window argument still technically exists in some coverage, but the consensus is unmistakable: he is a two-way player whose staying power depends entirely on an on-court moment that forces the narrative, and until that happens, his story remains low-profile and speculative, overshadowed by a franchise with no compelling reason to be patient with unproven contributors heading into the Finals.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Wendell's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Wendell Compares at the Position
Wendell Moore Jr. ranks 79th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Wendell between Jamal Cain (D) just ahead and Julian Phillips (D) just behind.
Graded higher
Jamal CainOrlando MagicDTristan da SilvaOrlando MagicDMaxi KleberLos Angeles LakersDWendell Moore Jr.D
Graded lower
Julian PhillipsMinnesota TimberwolvesTransaction History
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About this player
Wendell Moore Jr. is a player in his 3rd NBA season listed at SF for the Detroit Pistons. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Wendell Moore Jr., see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Performance D, Sentiment D-.
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