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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 […]

Fred VanVleet had a quiet evening on Sunday as the Toronto Raptors blew out the Brooklyn Nets to complete a clean sweep in their first-round playoffs matchup. This is not the typical performance we’ve grown accustomed to from VanVleet, who himself has been excellent for the defending champs all season long. So much so, that […]

Detroit Pistons legend and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas is a huge fan of Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard. During a recent appearance on Sirus XM NBA Radio, Thomas talked about his admiration for Lillard amid the All-Star’s stellar run at Walt Disney World. “The thing that I’m more impressed with […]

According to Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey, All-Star power forward Blake Griffin is recovering well and recently had some bounce in a workout. Griffin is rehabbing from yet another knee surgery, but the Pistons coach liked what he saw from the former high-flyer. #Pistons Dwane Casey on Blake Griffin's return: "Blake was in last […]

LaMelo Ball’s name has continued to shoot up the boards, especially now that the NBA Draft lottery is just around the corner. The youngest of the infamous Ball brood has been pegged as possibly the player with the most upside among LaVar’s three sons. Ball, 18, certainly had an unorthodox, yet interesting route to the […]

Derrick Rose and the Detroit Pistons did not qualify to partake in the NBA restart down in Orlando. With that said, Rose has been keeping himself busy this time by acquiring some new ink. For what it’s worth, Rose recently got five new tattoos to add to his already robust collection. Getting his latest editions […]

The NBA and NBPA continue to discuss offseason workout options for the eight teams not invited to the Orlando bubble. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported Friday that the discussions center on in-market workouts starting in September: The discussions for the eight teams left out of Orlando restart continue to center on in-market workouts starting in […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has done a tremendous job in ensuring the the 2019-20 season sees out its conclusion despite the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. However, even the commissioner himself admits that he has some regrets about how the season restart has played out. According to Silver, his biggest disappointment in all this is how they […]

Isiah Thomas is getting his 1984 NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy back, two days after reporting it stolen. On Monday, the Detroit Pistons legend tweeted that his trophy had been taken after noticing that it was listed for auction. The Hall of Famer claimed that the said trophy was nabbed from his alma mater — […]

Music icon and fashion mogul Kanye West is apparently launching a Derrick Rose line of his Yeezy sneakers. West tweeted out a bizarre design with the caption “YZY D Rose coming soon,” though the material featured in the tweet hardly seems to resemble a finished product: https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1292308705179041793 Kanye West and Derrick Rose are Chicago natives, […]

Previous reports suggested that the NBA has been considering bringing the “Delete Eight” teams into the Disney World bubble in Orlando, Florida. However, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is apparently shutting down the idea, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. One resolution the NBA is considering is to open voluntary workouts at their respective team […]

The idea of bringing in the “Delete Eight” (the eight eliminated NBA teams that were not invited to take part in the season restart) into the Disney World bubble appears to be gaining steam. They will not be asked to officially take part in the season, of course, but they could potentially be entering the […]

There is “growing belief” that a second bubble site for the eight NBA teams not invited to Orlando will not take place, according to The Athletic. A second site for minicamps and scrimmages had been considered for the NBA’s so-called “Delete Eight” in 2019-20, possibly to be held in Chicago. However, things aren’t looking good […]

Recently, rumors mushroomed that hip-hop star J. Cole is seriously training for the NBA. The Detroit Pistons seem well aware of these reports that they even offered to give him a chance to make the roster. On Twitter, the Pistons called the attention of J. Cole and invited him to try out. They also posted […]

Detroit Pistons fans appear none too happy over a recent moving placing former Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan directly in their face moving forward. Having your decades-long rival’s logo imprinted on your jersey might not be the best way to show-off team spirit and identity.  But this is exactly what happened to Pistons fans as […]

There are more than a few reasons why more than a few folks consider Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the greatest player of all time. He had a tremendous and memorable career in the NBA, and he will forever be remembered for his unparalleled skillset, unmatched competitiveness, and of course, his Mamba Mentality, […]

One of the benefits of not being invited to the Florida bubble is the fact that these NBA teams — aka the “Delete 8” — have been afforded more time to prepare for next season. It’s not exactly the best situation to be in, but at this point, we need to look at the silver […]

The NBA Finals is the biggest stage in basketball. Only select few ever get to this stage, and it has seen iconic moments of triumph, defeat, glory, anguish, and—most importantly—greatness. Today’s we’re going to take a look at the best NBA Finals ever, ranked for your pleasure. Some NBA Finals series are better remembered than […]

Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Chauncey Billups, Chris Webber. These are just some of the biggest names that have made their mark on the Detroit Pistons franchise history. If you singled out Webber on the above list, then you probably didn’t know or perhaps completely forgot that the renowned 6-foot-9 big man actually once dawned the […]

Detroit Pistons legend and NBA icon Rip Hamilton has just come out with a bold claim pertaining to how he revolutionized the game — from a fashion perspective. Hamilton responded to a survey posted by ESPN about who wore the protective face mask (nope, not the one we’re all using now to prevent the spread […]

The New York Knicks still remain one of the most prominent franchises in the NBA. They may have had an extended period in the dark during the 2010s, but this does not take away from the fact that the Knicks have a lot of resources. Over the years, this team have had no shortage of […]

Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood is going all-in on himself. Recently, the 24-year-old just declared how he intends to do everything in his power to reach his full potential. Wood took to Twitter to make his bold claim: I’m determined to be one of the best bigs in the league — 35 (@Chriswood_5) July […]

Two years after his trade to the Detroit Pistons, Blake Griffin may still be known to many as the face of the L.A. Clippers. Shortly after a “mock” jersey retirement ceremony to woo him back to the team and declaring the 6-foot-10 forward as a “Clipper for Life”, Griffin was booted into the Eastern Conference […]

Isiah Thomas made waves in the NBA in the 1980s as part of the infamous Detroit Pistons “Bad Boys” that won back-to-back titles in 1989 and 1990. However, he remained relevant in the league long after that, and even beyond his playing days. Thomas also ended up becoming a very successful entrepreneur, and this turned […]

It was recently revealed that the NBA is in discussions to create a second so-called “bubble” in Chicago for the eight teams not invited to Walt Disney World for the resumption of the 2019-20 eseason. This has been met with mixed responses, with the New York Knicks showing zero interest in the idea. But at […]

Nothing is more satisfying than seeing a rookie thrive on a team with a great fit. On the other hand, it’s also a big shame when rookies land on teams that they can’t grow into. In the upcoming draft, teams will try to make the most out of it and come out with the best […]

Since becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history with his hometown Chicago Bulls in 2011, Derrick Rose has undergone four knee surgeries, been traded twice and even been waived once. Rose has played for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons since his trade from the Bulls in the summer of […]

The eight NBA teams outside of the Disney World bubble that have been eliminated from the restart of the 2019-20 season won’t get to hold the summer tournament some had aspired to get in recent negotiations with the league. Some eliminated teams had hoped for a tournament between the “Delete Eight” to make up for […]

While ESPN’s “The Last Dance” captivated basketball audiences around the world during the NBA’s hiatus, the series also has some conspicuous absences. The 10 episodes of “The Last Dance” provide insight into Michael Jordan’s rise to the top of the NBA, as well as the inner machinations of the Chicago Bulls. Director Jason Hehir also […]

The creator of NBA Jam has finally confirmed the long-standing conspiracy theory that the game was programmed in a way that if Michael Jordan or anyone from the Chicago Bulls took a last-second shot against the Detroit Pistons, it would ALWAYS miss. In an interview with Ars Technica, NBA Jam lead designer Mark Turmell admitted […]

Since becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history with the Chicago Bulls in 2011, Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose has undergone four knee surgeries. During his prime, Rose was the most athletic point guard in NBA history. Unfortunately, the torque and pressure Rose put on his joints ultimately led to his four knee injuries. […]

New Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver still sees All-Stars Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose as part of their “plans going forward.” The Motor City team had one of the worst records in the NBA in 2019-20 before games were suspended. However, much of that has to do with the fact that Griffin only appeared […]

Derrick Rose had interest in coming back to the Chicago Bulls during the summer of 2019. However, the franchise chose to sign Tomas Satoranksy instead and Rose joined the rival Detroit Pistons on a two-year deal. Before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March, Rose was arguably the best player for the Pistons. He averaged […]

The New York Knicks still claim to be a free agent destination, but their consistent inability to lure stars has proven otherwise. With (another) new front office in charge led by Leon Rose and an unprecedented offseason looming bereft of star free agents, the Knicks will be looking to the trade market for marquee additions […]

First of all, Anthony Davis is fully expected to sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers in the coming offseason. The only reason why he declined an extension earlier in the season is because he’s trying to maximize the amount of money he’s expected to earn over the next few years — something that […]

The Detroit Pistons are finalizing a deal with Troy Weaver to make him their new general manager, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Weaver has been the Vice President of Basketball Operations with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Weaver had a key role in Oklahoma City’s strong history of player personnel decisions, which made him one of […]

While the team that emerges from the NBA Finals as the champion is usually considered the best team in the league, there are times when the seemingly inferior team on paper pulls off the upset. Let’s take a look at the biggest upsets in NBA Finals history. 5. 1969: Celtics squeeze another one with Bill Russell […]

The “Malice in the Palace” is one of the most chaotic and darkest incidents to occur at an NBA game in the league’s history—and resulted in the largest collective punishments for a group of players for a singular incident. Yet, Ron Artest (now Metta World Peace) evidently didn’t quite grasp the seriousness of the incident, […]