Detroit Pistons Articles - Page 49

The 2020 NBA Draft process has been long and arduous for the Pistons and everyone else, but it’s inching closer and closer. Now it appears the rumors and reports are heating up like they always do the week before the draft. On the daily Locked On Pistons Podcast, host Matt Schoch reveals who the Pistons […]

Detroit Pistons point guard and former Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose recently penned an emotional message for his hometown of Chicago on Instagram. Rose, who grew up in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago, says hate and violence are never the answer, wanting people from his hometown to understand what it really means […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant is working out with Detroit Pistons young forward Sekou Doumbouya. The Pistons swingman posted a picture on Instagram of him and Durant. Unfortunately for the Nets star, he’s getting trolled on social media for his nappy hair.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by […]

Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin appears to be switching sports in the near future. That is of course if you take the word of some random Twitter user, who apparently believes that Griffin could take over as the new quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys in place of the injured Dak Prescott. It appears to be […]

The Detroit Pistons have the No. 7 overall pick in this month’s upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, but they might be hoping to move up the board. Pistons general manager Troy Weaver said moving up is “definitely” an option Detroit could look to pursue, per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard. If the Pistons do indeed trade up, they […]

Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood remains a free agent target for the New York Knicks, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Wood becomes an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 free agency period begins. Free agency is supposed to start a few days after the 2020 draft. As we get closer to free agency, […]

With the NBA returning soon, the offseason could either feature a frenzy of moves from different teams or a relatively quiet one as front offices choose to stand pat with such a short turnaround between seasons and so much uncertainty heading into the next year.  The NBA free agent class of 2020 may lack the […]

If LaVar Ball will be in charge of where his youngest son LaMelo Ball ends up in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, he prefers it to be on the East coast. The Ball family patriarch recently revealed that he hopes Melo will get drafted either by the Detroit Pistons or the New York Knicks. https://twitter.com/Pistons__Talk/status/1322253459362582537 […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose shared there’s a reason Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was able to stay in the NBA for 20 seasons. On the latest episode of the “Pushin’ Thru” podcast, Rose said Bryant played 20 years in the league because he adapted his game with the times. Rose, the youngest […]

Detroit Pistons star point guard Derrick Rose recently worked out with his kids watching, and the video footage is pretty adorable. Take a look: D Rose putting in WORK with his kids there just makes me smile ❤️ @drose (via andre.kzirian/IG) pic.twitter.com/aen6uUQUIE — Overtime (@overtime) October 28, 2020 Nothing like some wholesome Derrick Rose content […]

The Detroit Pistons are in the middle of a rebuild and Blake Griffin is an asset in the midst of a complicated picture. The Golden State Warriors know this. Griffin has averaged just 49 games played over the past five seasons due to various injuries and he’s due over $75 million over the next two […]

The Chicago Bulls are in an interesting position in this year’s NBA Draft. They have the number four overall pick in what many people say is a three-player draft. Moreover, they also have a team with a lot of young talent ready to make their move into playoff contention. This brings us to Derrick Rose. […]

The San Antonio Spurs had high hopes for their future with DeMar DeRozan. Most experts felt that he would be a fine candidate to replace Kawhi Leonard. Unfortunately, though, the acquisition of DeRozan hasn’t gone as well as expected for the Spurs, as the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 1997. DeRozan, […]

Detroit Pistons veteran point guard Derrick Rose has emerged as one of the hottest names in the market of late. The Pistons are expected to explore the possibility of trading Rose in the coming offseason, with the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly one of the teams showing interest in the 32-year-old. For her part, Rose’s wife, […]

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. will be a valued option for a few teams as he heads into free agency as an unrestricted free agent. According to Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson, the 23-year-old wing has gained interest from the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks. Detroit, Chicago and Atlanta are among the teams […]

Derrick Rose knows it has been a week since the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Finals. The Lakers haven’t even finished celebrating the franchise’s 17th championship yet, but general manager Rob Pelinka and the rest of the front office already faces some important […]

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked the tires on a Derrick Rose trade with the Detroit Pistons at the 2020 NBA trade deadline, but a deal wasn’t made for a variety of reasons. However, one NBA general manager, who spoke to Sean Deveney of Heavy, believes Rose to the Lakers is “more likely” to happen this […]

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose is enjoying some family time with his son, London. The Detroit Pistons star point guard is getting London started in basketball early and the footage is quite adorable. Take a look: Derrick Rose getting his son started early ❤️ (via alainataughtyou/ IG) pic.twitter.com/2wggrTuVXn — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 16, 2020 Derrick […]

Kyle Kuzma is still on cloud nine at the moment, as he enjoys the spoils of his first-ever NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. But that championship-high might night last as long, considering his name is once again dragged in numerous trade rumors. Heading into his fourth year, the 25-year-old forward is reportedly one […]

Very few teams in NBA history have found an extended amount of success from drafting players that indeed return championships — the Detroit Pistons are one of them. Most of the Pistons’ success has come through offseason or mid-season trades along with doing exceptionally well in terms of drafting the right players. There have been, […]

Jay-Z once referred to Kanye West as “Chi-Town’s DRose” in one of their songs together, and now years later and West is hanging out with Derrick Rose himself. They weren’t in Paris, however, but in the rapper’s Jackson Hole property in Wyoming, where he and Derrick Rose were pictured riding go-karts on a race track.  […]

Detroit Pistons star point guard Derrick Rose recently turned 32 and the three-time All-Star had a rather inspiring message on his IG page. Rose, the youngest MVP in NBA history and one of the most popular athletes around the world, shared that he doesn’t want people to “idolize” him since his story is very unique. […]

Jerami Grant is coming off a productive and encouraging season with the Denver Nuggets. Averaging 12.0 points per game while shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and playing considerable all-around defense, he was a valuable fixture in head coach Mike Malone’s rotation. While his productivity decreased with more playing time in the playoffs (he […]

Every single team in the NBA has had its own battle with injuries. Some may be more significant than others, but in the end, most of them carry some sort of long-term impact on their respective teams. There are a few injuries, however, that end up costing a team a title (or two). Some of […]

As Doc Rivers embarks on the challenge of turning the Philadelphia 76ers into true championship contenders, much of the focus is and will continue to be, on how he coaches Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. And understandably so. How the two superstars continue to develop their games and chemistry will have a bigger […]

The Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks will pursue Denver Nuggets swingman Jerami Grant in free agency this offseason, according to Mike Singer of the Denver Post. Grant becomes an unrestricted free agent once he officially declines his 2020-21 player option with the Nuggets worth $9.3 million. Via Singer: Jerami Grant, who is expected […]

Two factoids about the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat that you’ve : The Heat are the first no. 5 seed or lower since the 1999 New York Knicks to reach the Finals LeBron James has now made more Finals appearances (10) than 27 of 30 franchises The […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says sharpshooter Luke Kennard has been playing point guard for the team during the in-market bubble. Pistons star Derrick Rose isn’t at the voluntary in-market bubble, so Casey is giving the ball-handling duties to Kennard while Bruce Brown can move back to his natural position of shooting guard, per […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and Paul George are in shambles. Their humiliating series defeat to the Denver Nuggets in the second round was shattering. The fact that they blew a 3-1 series lead to a relatively inexperienced Nuggets side just made things a lot, lot worse. Some major changes a re brewing within the Clippers […]

The Detroit Pistons are conducting their in-market bubble in the Motor City, but stars Derrick Rose and Blake Griffin aren’t participating. While speaking to Pistons reporters on Wednesday, head coach Dwane Casey explained why Rose and Griffin aren’t in town, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN. “All of our young guys are here. Derrick Rose and […]

With both teams currently in the cellar of the Eastern Conference, the rivalry between the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons has been dormant for years. But that wasn’t always the case. It was one of the most intense and physical rivalries the NBA had ever seen, and hit its peak during the late 1980s until […]

During his recent IG live interview with GQ, Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin was asked to talk about former MVP Derrick Rose. Griffin, who has known Rose since they were in high school, claimed that the explosive point guard is one of his “favorite teammates for sure.” “He’s great, man. He’s an unbelievable teammate. […]

The Detroit Pistons is among the original NBA franchises. With nearly 80 years of existence, Detroit has certainly had their fair share of hits and misses in the NBA draft. The 2003 NBA draft comes to mind when thinking about one of their major blunders in the draft. They picked Darko Milicic with the 2nd […]

Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin doesn’t think Kendrick Perkins has enough credentials to criticize other NBA players. Well, he didn’t really say it, but his face did. Perkins averaged 5.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game and contributed a grand total of 27.9 Win Shares over 15 NBA seasons (not including playoffs). But rather than […]

The Detroit Pistons have had their fair share of excellent trades in the history of their storied franchise. Let’s highlight the best Pistons trades of all time. 5. Richard “Rip” Hamilton (2002) Traded from the Washington Wizards with Hubert Davis and Bobby Simmons for Brian Cardinal, Jerry Stackhouse, and Ratko Varda. First off, Jerry Stackhouse is one of the top players in […]

Just when we’re reeling from the death of Chadwick Boseman, we receive some tragic news yet again – this time the sudden passing of former NBA player Clifford Robinson. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports initially broke the sad news through Twitter. In another devastating blow, former Portland Trail Blazers great Clifford Robinson has passed away. […]

Detroit Pistons center and former Milwaukee Bucks draft pick John Henson spoke about player protests in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin this past weekend. Henson was racially profiled trying to buy a watch after signing an extension with the Bucks in 2015, and said he felt fortunate to be a […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is slated to be one of the headliners of the 2020 NBA free-agent market, and some of his pursuers have emerged. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, and Phoenix Suns are “expected to emerge as suitors” for VanVleet in free agency. Fred VanVleet has […]

Could the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons entertain a Blake Griffin for Al Horford trade? The Sixers’ season came to a stumbling halt after getting swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Brett Brown was basically fired before he got back to his hotel room, and the Sixers are […]