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The tragic death of Kobe Bryant last month sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world. Seeing as Bryant remains one of the most influential players in league history, many current players have decided to change their jersey numbers in honor of the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar. Bryant wore both nos. 8 and 24 throughout his […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose initially accepted an invitation to participate in the Skills Challenge at the All-Star weekend in his hometown of Chicago. However, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that Rose is planning to drop out of the challenge, though a reason was not specified. Pistons guard Derrick Rose plans […]

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard isn’t worried about his name being mentioned in trade rumors. The Pistons and Phoenix Suns are reportedly discussing a trade which would send Kennard to the Suns. The lefty, who is still out with tendinitis in both knees, says hearing his name in the rumors on Monday night wasn’t […]

Detroit Pistons small forward Markieff Morris is receiving trade interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Both Morris brothers could be traded at the trade deadline, as Marcus Morris is a hot commodity on the trade market: Marcus Morris […]

This season’s trade deadline is drawing closer, and the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns are still engaged in trade discussions revolving around third-year guard Luke Kennard. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski initially reported discussions between the two teams earlier this week. According to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, the Pistons have been taking calls on Kennard […]

Teams around the league have circled the wagons on their potential interest in Andre Drummond, though the market for the Detroit Pistons has been dry prior to Thursday’s trade deadline, partly due to him being viewed as a bigger risk than Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell. “Andre Drummond is a bigger risk [than Russell] […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose is garnering trade interest from a few teams with the trade deadline looming, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. However, it looks like the Pistons are going to keep the former MVP in The Motor City, and Rose is apparently fine with that, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium: “He […]

The Atlanta Hawks would have been Andre Drummond’s preferred destination if the Detroit Pistons traded him, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. The Pistons are having a hard time finding a trade partner for Drummond since he can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends. The Hawks will most likely pursue Drummond […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are searching for a starting-caliber center to be a difference-maker in their roster after alternating between starter Ivica Zubac and reserve extraordinaire Montrezl Harrell. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Clippers could eye the biggest center on the trade market — Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons — before the Thursday […]

The Detroit Pistons, once confident in their ability to trade Andre Drummond, have gotten nothing but crickets in the last few days, as interest in their star center has certainly cooled. As they approach the Feb. 6 trade deadline, there’s now a “growing feeling” that the 6-foot-10 center could opt into his $28.8 million salary […]

The Detroit Pistons have not been shy about their interest in potentially making a deal at the Feb. 6 trade deadline. It appears guard Luke Kennard could be on the radar of the Phoenix Suns. According to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons are currently negotiating a deal that could send Kennard to the […]

The Detroit Pistons will be without star point guard Derrick Rose on Monday when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies. Rose is out with an adductor strain. He only played 12 minutes on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets before being taken out due to his injury: #Pistons Derrick Rose (adductor strain) is OUT and Reggie […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly interested in acquiring Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose ahead of the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline and they might have to give up young guard Zhaire Smith to acquire him. According to Jabari Young of CNBC, Smith was being mentioned in possible packages for Rose: Other sellers on the […]

The Detroit Pistons have been shopping plenty of players from their roster, including veteran forward Markieff Morris, who some believe could fetch a second-round pick in return, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Pistons have been largely unsuccessful in efforts to trade their star Andre Drummond, but teams have inquired about soon-to-be free agent Christian […]

It’s that time of the year again when NBA fans keep refreshing their social media feeds for the latest and hottest “Woj bombs” out there. We’re talking about the NBA trade deadline set this upcoming Thursday, February 6. NBA contenders will once again look to shore up their rosters in a bid for a strong […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose had scored at least 20 points in each of his last 14 games entering Sunday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. But that career-high streak came to an end after Rose was forced to leave Sunday’s game due to a groin injury: Reggie Jackson starts the second half with Rose's […]

The trade market has been eerily quiet over the past couple of weeks. There have been a number of relatively significant moves, but none that has been of the landscape-shifting variety. There’s always a possibility that nothing of this nature transpires before the February 6 deadline. But at this point, it’s hard to shake off […]

With the NBA tradeline less than a week away, a few teams will be looking to make major moves. A few teams are set up to be major buyers or sellers come Thursday. Detroit Pistons With Blake Griffin likely out for the season, and possible injury concerns piling up, it doesn’t look like the Pistons […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose is garnering trade interest from a few teams with the trade deadline looming, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. However, it looks like the Pistons are going to keep the former MVP in The Motor City, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report: Another potential backcourt target for both L.A. teams is Detroit […]

The Detroit Pistons are believed to want to trade center Andre Drummond before the February trade deadline, but they aren’t receiving any offers they like. Part of the reason is that Drummond can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he declines his 2020-21 player option, so teams aren’t willing to give up draft capital and […]

Derrick Rose of the Detroit Pistons has been one of the biggest names that have been thrown around in the trade market of late. Currently having arguably his best season since his career-threatening ACL injury nearly a decade ago, the 31-year-old veteran has attracted the attention of a number of contenders that are looking to […]

Detroit Pistons veteran point guard Derrick Rose has recently spoken out about how the late Kobe Bryant has influenced his own career. According to Rose, Bryant has been one of the biggest reasons as to why Rose stands where he does right now. Derrick Rose to the Free Press on Kobe Bryant: "My work ethic […]

Detroit Pistons big man Andre Drummond has been a rebounding machine ever since he entered the league in 2012. So much in fact that the eighth-year center has recorded 41 career 20-20 games. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Drummond’s 41 games of at least 20 points and 20 rebounds ties NBA Hall of Famer […]

Despite earning an invite to the NBA’s Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend, Detroit Pistons second-year small forward Svi Mykhailiuk still has a long way to go after he was embarrassed by Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry on Friday (via Dime). Kyle Lowry got Svi 😯 (via @Raptors)pic.twitter.com/YP4fiVllpa — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) February 1, […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey is still looking out for Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry despite not being his coach anymore. Casey told Raptors reporters on Friday he voted for Lowry as an All-Star reserve: Dwane Casey said he voted for Lowry as an All-Star reserve. Gasol and RHJ still out tonight — […]

The Detroit Pistons have listened to calls around the league centered on point guard Derrick Rose, but their price remains hefty, asking for a lottery-level first-round draft pick in any return package, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Pistons seem to have garnered more interest in Rose than star center Andre Drummond, who […]

With the Detroit Pistons looking like one of the biggest sellers as we approach the trade deadline, one of the most significant names that has popped up on the trade market is Pistons All-Star big man Andre Drummond. However, as reported by James L. Edwards III for The Athletic, another player that appears to be […]

The Detroit Pistons have been forced to lower their asking price as they try to move center Andre Drummond before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. With only seven days left, the Pistons are looking for a return of expiring contracts and a young prospect or draft asset, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York […]

The Brooklyn Nets fans were having a bit of fun on Wednesday at the expense of Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson when these two teams matched up against each other in the Barclays Center. At one point in the game, the home crowd started chanting “Bobby Shmurda” as Jackson was taking his free-throws. Shmurda, a […]

The Detroit Pistons had an anemic showing against the Brooklyn Nets as they lost, 125-115. With their best players out due to injuries, Tony Snell and the rest of the team failed to step up to the plate as Kyrie Irving and company had their way with them. In fact, Snell’s performance was so abysmal […]

The New York Knicks have vested interest in Andre Drummond, but rumor has it that they haven’t placed an offer that would please the Detroit Pistons. The aforementioned offer did not reveal any specifics. However, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Pistons want a first-round pick in exchange for Drummond. Woj furthered that no […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond brought the thunder to the Barclays Center on Wednesday night against Jarrett Allen and the Brooklyn Nets. Drummond put Allen on a poster during the first quarter of the game, unleashing a massive one-handed slam over the Nets center. https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1222688762758455297 Drummond is among the more athletic centers in the league, […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey will continue to start Derrick Rose until Reggie Jackson is cleared by the medical staff to play more minutes. Jackson has played in just five games this season because of a back injury. Rose asked the Pistons for an extended role a few weeks ago and Casey began starting […]

The Detroit Pistons are believed to want to trade center Andre Drummond before the February trade deadline, but they aren’t receiving any offers they like. Part of the reason is that Drummond can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he declines his 2020-21 player option, so teams aren’t willing to give […]

Detroit Pistons forward Markieff Morris will honor Kobe Bryant’s passing by switching his number from 8 to 88, according to a report from James Edwards of The Athletic. Pistons’ Markieff Morris will change from No. 8 to No. 88 in honor of Kobe Bryant, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA. — James L. Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) January 29, […]

Detroit Pistons big man Andre Drummond is questionable against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday due to a left wrist sprain. Drummond joins a long list of injured Pistons players. Rookie Sekou Doumbouya is probable while several others — including star forward Blake Griffin — remain out. #Pistons Andre Drummond (left wrist sprain) is questionable, Sekou […]

It looks like Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose will play on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets after missing Monday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rose didn’t play against the Cavs because of right knee soreness. Detroit has removed Rose from its injury report, so that’s a good sign: Derrick Rose (knee) not listed on […]

Kyrie Irving is not listed on the Brooklyn Nets’ injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Irving didn’t play on Sunday versus the New York Knicks following the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Kyrie Irving is not listed on Brooklyn’s injury report for tomorrow’s game against Detroit. Kenny Atkinson […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has returned to practice after missing Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks in the wake of the death of his idol, Kobe Bryant. Bryant, 41, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas. Head coach Kenny Atkinson didn’t want to speak for his star player but […]