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It has been an eventful offseason for the Detroit Pistons. They were thrilled to see Jaden Ivey slide to them at the fifth spot and jumped on the opportunity to draft the thrilling guard. Detroit also got involved in trade talks with the New York Knicks. The Pistons managed to add top big man prospect […]

The Detroit Pistons finished another season deep in the lottery, ending with a 23-59 record. Unfortunately for them, they were unable to really fight for the postseason, but the Pistons ended up landing the fifth pick, securing Jaden Ivey in the 2022 NBA Draft. Now, as they look to build upon these foundations, the Pistons […]

Gary Payton II finally found his NBA home with the Golden State Warriors. Though both sides would prefer the veteran guard remain in The Bay going forward, there’s a chance Payton’s breakout campaign in 2021-22 could make retaining him too costly for the Warriors. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Wednesday that Golden State may […]

It’s finally official: Kemba Walker will NOT be part of the Detroit Pistons. The moment he was traded to the Pistons from the New York Knicks, most fans immediately knew that he wasn’t going to be staying with the team. After all, they are very clearly in the midst of a rebuild, and Walker doesn’t […]

After getting Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks from the New York Knicks, some might think the Detroit Pistons would waive or trade them as they continue to collect more future assets. However, that is not the case. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Pistons plan to use both Noel and Burks in the 2022-23 […]

In a rather unsurprising move, the New York Knicks made a trade with the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday to pave the way for their rumored Jalen Brunson signing. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Knicks are trading center Nerlens Noel and guard Alec Burks to the Pistons, unloading $19 million in salary in the […]

Jusuf Nurkic has quietly been one of the more productive centers in the NBA over the past few seasons. Although injuries have restricted his overall output, he has displayed signs of stardom when on the court. He averaged 15 points and 11 rebounds last season despite playing in just 56 games. The Trail Blazers star […]

The Detroit Pistons found themselves near the bottom of the league in 2021-2022. But they have already upgraded their roster thanks to the NBA Draft. Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren are projected to be stars in the league. But the Pistons are still multiple pieces away from being considered a contender. This offseason will determine […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have a shot at keeping Jalen Brunson after all. This came to light after both the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers seem to have dropped out of the Brunson sweepstakes. Early on, it seemed as though several other teams would try to sign Brunson, but on June 26, Marc Stein stated […]

The Detroit Pistons had a successful outing at the 2022 NBA Draft. They used their first-round pick on young talent Jaden Ivey, securing the top-ranked shooting guard fifth overall. Ivey is excited to be one of the newest players in the NBA. He appreciates the perks of being in the league, including having his own […]

Jaden Ivey joining the Detroit Pistons is more than just a young potential star becoming a professional player. The 20-year-old point guard is counting on his family’s long tradition of athletic excellence in Detroit. The Pistons presented Ivey with four jerseys as they introduced him to the community. Along with his new Pistons jersey, he […]

The 2022 NBA Draft has come and gone. Some teams left the draft with significant upgrades to their teams, while others dropped the ball completely. The Detroit Pistons had the fifth overall pick in the draft after falling a couple of spots in the lottery. So did the lottery results negatively affect the outcome? Or […]

When the Detroit Pistons traded Jerami Grant for a 2025 first-round pick and extra cap space, the assumption was they were going to make a big run at Deandre Ayton and perhaps other big names in free agency. However, after a slam-dunk draft night in which they came away with Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren […]

The NBA Draft provided plenty of excitement and left room open for debate. Some teams completely turned their franchises around, while others shot themselves in the foot. Today, we are discussing the biggest winners and losers from the 2022 NBA Draft. 2022 NBA Draft biggest winners and losers 2022 NBA Draft winners Houston Rockets The […]

In today’s NBA, draft picks are like gold. The pool of young talent entering the league grows exponentially every season. With that in mind, even late first round or second round picks are sometimes considered more valuable than actual prospects. The Charlotte Hornets showed a glimpse of that mentality with Jalen Duren at the 2022 […]

If Jaden Ivey is to be believed, then the Detroit Pistons may have hit the jackpot in the 2022 NBA Draft. The No. 5 overall pick has compared his game to not only Ja Morant and Russell Westbrook. He has even name-dropped Dwyane Wade and no less than Michael Jordan. Was it arrogance? Not really. […]

The first big trade of the 2022 NBA Draft featured one of the most confusing swaps of the year. The Detroit Pistons made out like bandits in the deal, though, grabbing Jalen Duren from the Hornets along with Kemba Walker from the Knicks. For the price of a future first, the team got themselves a […]

Former Purdue standout Jaden Ivery saw his NBA dream come to fruition on Thursday night after he was selected by the Detroit Pistons as the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant was an avid spectator of the draft and he was absolutely hyped once he heard commissioner […]

The Detroit Pistons selected Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, snagging a player that was clearly high on the draft boards of many other teams. It only took a matter of minutes for trade rumors to emerge involving Ivey, with the Knicks, among other teams, reportedly expressing significant interest […]

In the 2022 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons selected Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 pick overall. This is a massive pick for this squad, as Ivey is arguably the best player available in the draft. He can play both guard positions and should help this franchise improve in the backcourt immediately. Purdue's Jaden Ivey is […]

The Detroit Pistons reportedly have key plans in store for the upcoming free agency period. Not only have they been linked with Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, but they are also eyeing the possibility of signing a versatile point guard. NBA insider Marc Stein noted in his latest Substack newsletter ahead of the 2022 NBA […]

After plenty of rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers finally pulled off the Jerami Grant trade, acquiring him from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick via the Milwaukee Bucks. The Blazers are trying to retool around Damian Lillard, and Grant gives them a rangy wing who should help improve their defense while […]

Deandre Ayton wants to be shown the money this offseason, but the Phoenix Suns reportedly have no interest in giving him the bag if what the big man wants is a max contract. The Suns are said to be non-believers of Ayton’s value as a max player, and that’s what’s causing the negotiation for a […]

The Detroit Pistons traded Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers for a measly future first-round pick in order to shed salary cap and create room for their planned free agency signings. Now, according to a report, the move for Deandre Ayton is looking more likely now. As Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report mentioned, the […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski just dropped one of his Woj bombs on Wednesday. According to the renowned NBA insider, the Phoenix Suns are on the brink of trading away Deandre Ayton as contract extension talks continue to stall. Woj reports that the Suns are now looking to do a sign-and-trade deal for Ayton as […]

The basketball world was buzzing after it was announced that the Portland Trail Blazers had acquired Jerami Grant from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick. This was a huge win for the Blazers, but apparently, not everyone on the team was happy. Blazers swingman Josh Hart caught wind of the big […]

After months of speculation, the Detroit Pistons finally pulled the trigger on a Jerami Grant trade, agreeing to send the forward to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, the Trail Blazers will send a 2025 first-round pick to the Pistons in exchange for Grant, with some second-round picks moving between […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is quickly approaching and the first big trade has officially gone through. With uncertainty surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers’ future, the front office made a massive move to beef up the roster. The deal was with the Detroit Pistons, as they are currently rebuilding the team around Cade Cunningham. Now, Jerami […]

The Detroit Pistons have endured three straight losing seasons and have made the playoffs twice in the last 13 years. Such ineptitude has the fans longing to see a team with promise. The Pistons took their first big step towards that in last year’s NBA Draft, selecting Cade Cunningham with the first overall pick. Cunningham […]

Miles Bridges was among the best combo-forwards of the NBA this past season. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the Charlotte Hornets are ready to go all-in on him. The 24-year-old is coming off his best season yet, and he will be a restricted free agent this offseason. He averaged 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.8 […]

The Detroit Pistons were in the gutter of the Eastern Conference last season, but they do have some intriguing pieces that should give them optimism for the future. Cade Cunningham is a budding star, Saddiq Bey is a very solid player, and Jerami Grant, if he stays, is the perfect fit for this young, rebuilding […]

In a stacked 2022 NBA Draft, the value of lower picks are inflated. Beyond the designated top three of Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith and Paolo Banchero, there are plenty of high-level prospects with ceilings that will entice NBA franchises. The depth of the ’22 draft class is promising for the Sacramento Kings, who hold the […]

Deandre Ayton was hoping for a rookie max extension last summer along with the rest of the 2018 draft class, but it never happened. The Phoenix Suns believed he didn’t deserve it yet and even after a solid campaign in 2021-22, they still seem unwilling to reward him with a new contract. Now, with reported […]

The Sacramento Kings will be looking to select an impact player with their No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Purdue star Jaden Ivey is one of the names who continues to pop up as a possible candidate, while Iowa standout Keegan Murray is also on their radar. However, according to recent mock […]

The Detroit Pistons are in the midst of a franchise rebuild and are starting at the bottom. They got a leap in the restart by selecting Cade Cunningham with the first overall pick in last year’s draft. Detroit finished with a 23-59 record this season and still has a long way to go in the […]

The Detroit Pistons finished last season with a record of 23-59 which was the third-worst record in the NBA. Luck was not in their favor as they landed the 5th pick in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft. The Pistons have begun rebuilding and got off to a great start by landing Cade Cunningham with the […]

The 2022 NBA Finals are coming to a close, meaning that teams are preparing for the biggest event of the offseason. The 2022 NBA Draft is less than ten days away and five teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, have no picks in either round. However, rumor has it that that could change between now […]

Lady luck didn’t smile on the Detroit Pistons during the NBA Draft lottery, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get a home run prospect with their number five overall pick. The 2022 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one with some serious potential up and down the lottery. Shaedon Sharpe is one of the […]

The Detroit Pistons currently hold the No. 5 overall pick in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft. They are coming off a 23-59 season which was the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference. There were still plenty of positives to build off when looking at the young roster. Cade Cunningham had a productive rookie season in […]