Reggie Jackson

Injured Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson leaves the court after practicing before the Pistons face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Denver.

(David Zalubowski | AP)

AUBURN HILLS -- Hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. Thought the holiday would keep the Detroit Pistons questions to a minimum this week, but alas a few late ones came in.

Let's get right to it:

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Q: I noticed the Pistons were second in offensive and defensive rebounding last year, but this season they are both below average. Why? -- Ishmael, via email.

A: Touched on this earlier in the week (after Ishmael's question came in), but it boils down to this: rebounding numbers for everyone not named Andre Drummond are down. And even on the road, Drummond isn't producing the same numbers he did last season.

The Pistons are averaging 1.8 fewer rebounds per game than 2015-16 and rank 12th because of a 76.8 percent defensive rebounding rate. That's a dip from 79.3 percent last season when they finished second, and really the blame goes around.

Stanley Johnson, along with his minutes, is down nearly two rebounds per game, Tobias Harris more than one, Kentavous Caldwell-Pope, Marcus Morris and Aron Baynes a combined two, and the Pistons are without Anthony Tolliver and Ersan Ilyasova, two big-bodied guys who could be counted on for long rebounds.

Jon Leuer has filled the gap some, averaging a career-high 6.8 rebounds per game, but others have admitted they've become too reliant on Drummond, who is averaging 14.0 rebounds and a career-high 10.5 through the first 16 games.

Q: With the Pistons' move to downtown Detroit officially announced, what impact will it have on the city of Detroit both financially and the number of jobs it will bring to the city? Also, it is widely rumored that Little Caesars Arena will now be in line for an NBA All-Star Game -- do you see that happening, and if so, how soon? -- Jeff, via email.

A: Good question, Jeff, and it's one the Pistons came prepared with in their presentation to Detroit's Downtown Development Authority.

The University of Michigan Center for Sport and Policy, commissioned by Palace Sports & Entertainment, recently estimated a Pistons relocation would generate an additional $596.2 million economic impact to southeast Michigan and create more than 2,100 jobs, approximately 422 of which are expected to be the permanent relocation of employees at the Palace to downtown Detroit.

Of the 1,700 or some construction jobs, part of the agreement with Olympia Entertainment and the city of Detroit calls for the Pistons to employ Detroit residents to the tune of at least 51 percent during the construction of the practice facility, and award at least 30 percent of the value of all construction contracts on the facility to Detroit-based businesses.

With that said, keep in mind contractors were fined $500,000 last month by the city of Detroit for not hiring enough Detroit workers on construction of Little Caesars Arena. A deal between the city and Olympia Entertainment, too, had a 51 percent hiring requirement.

It's also important to point out that the real impact of the Pistons' move from a dollars and cents perspective won't truly be known for many years down the road. I caution those of you taking these numbers as the gospel not to. Forecasts like these are often bloated and can end up falling short.

Q: Do they have any locations in mind for practice facilities when they move downtown next season? -- Henry, via Twitter.

A: They do, Henry, and they're laser-focused in on one particular site just north of Little Caesars Arena. During the Pistons' presentation to the DDA on Tuesday, the proposed practice facility would sit atop a parking garage adjacent to the arena site.

The Pistons still need to purchase the land though, contingent upon Detroit City Council approval during the first quarter of 2017. If that doesn't go through, they are hunting for other off-site locations within the city. The uncertainty right now explains the $32 to $55 million cost range to build the practice facility.

Q: Is Dec. 4 Reggie Jackson's tentative return date? -- Tiffany, via Twitter.

A: Nothing is set in stone yet, Tiffany, but Dec. 4 is safe guess at this point. Stan Van Gundy said earlier this week he's targeting an early-December return for Jackson, and the schedule seems to bear that out.

Jackson took part in three-on-three in practice earlier this week and could graduate to five-on-five play Monday, the team's next scheduled practice day and seven-week mark of his rehab.

Then the Pistons play three road games in four days, not necessarily an ideal stretch for a return from knee tendinitis. They practice again next Saturday before hosting the Orlando Magic on Dec. 4, setting up a potential debut back at the Palace.

It's also possible the Pistons give him an extra few days and wait to play him Dec. 6 vs. Milwaukee. Either way, it's clear Jackson is close to a return -- the storyline to follow now becomes how quickly it takes him to re-acquaint himself with the team.