Detroit Pistons Articles - Page 54

On Thursday, Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers posted a hilarious photo of himself in a seemingly distressed state. Melo was clearly unhappy with how much smoke the Detroit Pistons’ fog machine was producing and he made sure to make his true feelings known about it. As it turns out, it gave Los Angeles […]

The NBA’s Most Improved Player race is as tight as ever this year. Last year’s race was an incredibly close one as well, with Brandon Ingram, Luka Doncic, Bam Adebayo, and Devontae Graham all being deserving candidates. This year is very similar, with a solid top five who all have legitimate arguments to be the […]

The Washington Wizards saw their superstar shooting guard Bradley Beal exit Saturday’s contest against the Detroit Pistons, and as it appears, the 27-year-old could be in danger of missing time with this injury. As reported by the Wizards on Twitter, Beal won’t be able to return to the game after suffering a right hip contusion: […]

Brooklyn Nets star Blake Griffin turned back the clock on Friday night. Well, maybe just a little bit. Griffin was on the receiving end of a James Harden alley-oop lob, which the former finished in rather impressive fashion (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): James Harden alley oop dunk to Blake Griffin 🔥pic.twitter.com/NtenOnNMdG — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March […]

It was a homecoming of sorts for Blake Griffin on Friday as the Detroit Pistons, his former team, hosted the Brooklyn Nets inside Little Caesars Arena in Midtown Detroit. Unfortunately, it wasn’t exactly the reunion Griffin was hoping for early on. Pistons rookie Isaiah Stewart got ejected early in the second period after throwing an […]

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, March 25th at 3 PM Eastern. We should be seeing a few trades before then, so buckle up, grab some popcorn, and pay close attention to news sources. One trade that recently has gone down was between the Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons. The two teams have swapped point […]

Adrian Wojnarowski is definitely a busy man these days. He’s so busy, he can’t even take a break from posting a Woj Bomb, even on live TV. While discussing the future of the Toronto Raptors on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Wednesday, Wojnarowski paused in the middle of his explanation to post on Twitter a trade that […]

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Detroit Pistons have traded Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for Cory Joseph and two second-round picks. The Detroit Pistons are trading guard Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for guard Cory Joseph and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021 The picks […]

The Detroit Pistons do not appear to have a whole lot of interest in Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported the Pistons turned down a Bagley offer from the Kings, with Sacramento asking for rookie swingman Saddiq Bey in return: The Sacramento Kings have made the No. 2 pick in the […]

With trade rumors heating up, the Detroit Pistons remained adamant about their desires to keep Jerami Grant on their team for the remainder of the season. They reportedly turned down blockbuster packages that involve multiple first-round assets in hopes of grooming Grant as their star player for the foreseeable future. Via James Edwards of The […]

With the trade deadline fast approaching, the name of John Collins has emerged as one of the most sought-after targets on the trade market. A move away from the Atlanta Hawks seems to be imminent for the 23-year-old, but at this point, the Hawks are reportedly asking for a king’s ransom. According to Kevin O’Connor […]

To no one’s surprise, the Detroit Pistons are terrible. So terrible, that they are in a tight race to bag the first overall pick. Detroit is in rebuild mode and is full of young players with potential or reclamations projects, such as Josh Jackson and Dennis Smith, Jr. Their big acquisition, Jerami Grant has turned […]

No need to panic Detroit Pistons fans, Jerami Grant is fine. Or at least, that’s what coach Dwane Casey is hoping. Grant had to leave the floor in the third quarter of their game on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs after falling hard on the floor, hip first. The 27-year-old forward ended up […]

The Thunder recently sent Hamidou Diallo to the Detroit Pistons in a trade deal that saw Svi Mykhailiuk and a future draft pick move in the opposite direction. Diallo, who spent the first two and a half years of his career in Oklahoma City had a message for the franchise as he bid them farewell. […]

Changes are happening in the city of Atlanta. The organization recently parted ways with its head coach Lloyd Pierce. Now, as the March 25th trade deadline approaches, the Hawks are more likely looking to shake their roster. It has been an up-and-down season for the Hawks, to say the least. The route that they’re looking […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Hamidou Diallo to the Detroit Pistons for Svi Mykhailiuk and a 2027 second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With the trade deadline a couple of weeks away, the Thunder have decided to part ways with the former Slam Dunk Champion. Diallo was selected 45th overall in the 2018 […]

With the All-Star weekend over, the second half of the NBA season is upon us. Not only is it time for NBA teams to shift to a higher gear, but also be on the lookout for upgrades with the trade deadline approaching and some notable veterans choosing to enter the buyout market. Just recently, we […]

With many people still digesting the news of Blake Griffin signing with the Brooklyn Nets, the six-time All-Star has spoken out about why he chose Brooklyn as his new destination. In an AMA with Bleacher Report, Griffin described his motives in choosing the Nets as coming from his admiration of Steve Nash and wanting to […]

Nearly three decades ago, the Detroit Pistons decided to pass on Carmelo Anthony during the 2003 NBA Draft. After LeBron James unsurprisingly went first overall to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Pistons shocked the basketball world when they decided to select Darko Milicic as the second overall pick over Melo. As it turns out, even Anthony […]

The Detroit Pistons and Blake Griffin have agreed to a buyout, making the veteran power forward a free agent and ready to hit the open market, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.   Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has agreed to a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons and will become an unrestricted free agent, sources […]

With the NBA trade deadline looming in the near distance, franchises have reached out to the Detroit Pistons about Jerami Grant’s availability. It’s no surprise as 7-year veteran is having a career year, averaging 23.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. Although it’s been speculated the Boston Celtics have interest in Grant, it seems as […]

All the signs are pointing towards a potential buyout of Blake Griffin’s current contract with the Detroit Pistons. Detroit has been shopping Griffin around, however, they haven’t been able to garner much interest from other NBA franchises. If Griffin’s contract is bought out, that means he’s free to sign anywhere he wants. He likely will […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were forced to trade franchise icon Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets in the summer of 2019 after Paul George requested a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. Westbrook, the best player in Thunder franchise history, was traded to the Rockets on July 16, 2019, for Chris Paul and a bevy […]

Cade Cunningham is likely the next big thing coming to the NBA next season. In case you haven’t heard of him, he’s really really good. Like possibly franchise-player good. The latest 2021 mock drafts still have him as the top choice for next year’s intriguing draft pool. The 19-year-old phenom put on a show in […]

The Utah Jazz have taken the league by storm and currently have an impressive 26-6 record in a stacked Western Conference. Leading the way is none other than Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 24.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game. His supporting cast around him is what’s helped this team succeed. Rudy Gobert […]

The Miami Heat haven’t been very good this season — they’re currently sitting at the 10th spot in the East with a 14-17 record. This is why it comes to no surprise that the defending Eastern Conference champs are looking to add some new faces for the second half of the season, and according to […]

Derrick Rose didn’t play his first game with the 2020-21 New York Knicks until Feb. 9, after being acquired from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Dennis Smith Jr. and a draft pick. However, considering his history with Tom Thibodeau, he may have been destined to end up in The Big Apple long before the […]

The Detroit Pistons are not only coming off a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, 109-95, in their most recent game on Friday, but they also lost lost starting guard Delon Wright to injury for at least a couple of weeks. Wright reportedly suffered a Grade 2 groin strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, […]

The Detroit Pistons have made it known that they don’t plan on playing Blake Griffin until they resolve his future with the organization. While the Los Angeles Clippers have been labeled as a team that could pursue him, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith claims that Griffin will need to apologize to Steve Ballmer for a reunion […]

Blake Griffin is currently listed at +650 odds to somehow land with the Los Angeles Lakers. As ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday, Griffin, like fellow former All-Star big man Andre Drummond — and much to the chagrin of Draymond Green — will be placed in hoops purgatory as his reps and the Detroit Pistons […]

With more NBA games being postponed due to the San Antonio Spurs’ COVID-19 outbreak and the severe winter weather in Texas, the league is making an additional tweak to Wednesday’s schedule. The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons are reportedly set to play on that day instead, with the teams finalizing the logistics for a game in Chicago, […]

Wednesday’s upcoming game between the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons at American Airlines Arena is set to be postponed by the order of Texas Governor Greg Abbott due to extreme weather conditions, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Texas is currently encountering an extensive winter storm that has brought uncharacteristically snowy conditions and […]

A former Detroit Pistons star hit the trade block early when the Cleveland Cavaliers declared they would explore avenues for moving Andre Drummond. Now, current Pistons star Blake Griffin is also on the block. The Pistons will sit veteran forward Blake Griffin as they seek trade options. Griffin had one of the best seasons of […]

The NBA has postponed a game for the 25th time this season in accordance to the league’s health and safety protocols. The game between the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena that was scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. This comes following […]

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin will be out of the lineup moving forward as the franchise and his representatives work to find a resolution on his future, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This is the same route the Cleveland Cavaliers are taking with Andre Drummond. Pistons general manager Troy Weaver and Griffin both gave […]

Big changes are coming for the New Orleans Pelicans, revealed coach Stan Van Gundy on Sunday. This after the Pelicans surrendered an embarrassing 123-112 loss to the cellar-dwelling Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. After the game, Van Gundy did not hide his displeasure with his team’s lackluster effort and hinted that a tweak in […]

With over a month and a half to go before the March 25 trade deadline, the trade rumors are slowly beginning to creep up. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the early rumblings suggest that the Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, and Cleveland Cavaliers are “open for business.” In terms of early deductions, this […]

On Monday, the New York Knicks sent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for veteran guard Derrick Rose. The move gives Smith a new change in scenery and an opportunity to grow. In his first night in Detroit, Smith took the time to watch the Bad Boys documentary series, which […]

Did New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose admit he is nearing the end of his career? The Detroit Pistons and the former league MVP mutually agreed to seek a trade, with both parties eventually settling on the Knicks. Part of the amicable split might have come as a result of Rose’s openness with Pistons […]