[1] During the off-season, the Pistons signed free agent Terry Mills,[2][3][4] and acquired Olden Polynice from the Los Angeles Clippers.
However, they would win ten of their next eleven games to climb back into playoff connection, but then slip below .500 holding a 21–29 record at the All-Star break.
[12][13][14][15] After posting many winning and losing streaks throughout the entire season, the Pistons missed the playoffs for the first time in ten years, finishing in sixth place in the Central Division with a 40–42 record.
[19] Dumars and Thomas were both selected for the 1993 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah, which would be Thomas's final All-Star appearance,[20][21][22][23] and Dumars and Rodman were both named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team; Rodman also finished in fourth place in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
[24][25] However, Rodman's bizarre behavior off the court was a great concern as he was involved in several off-the-court incidents, including a suicide attempt.